This is Basel's third appearance in the Champions League round of 16. In the 2011/12 campaign they beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in the home leg before being trounced 7-0 in Germany.

Basel have already beaten one Manchester side this season, overcoming Manchester United 1-0 at home in December during the group stage.

However, Manchester City are firm favourites and Pep Guardiola will want to put the game to bed in Switzerland on Tuesday. Away from home, they have only won two of their last five in all competitions but it would be a real shock if they didn't beat Basel here. Bet Now

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Basel -  FC Basel played a 3-4-3 formation throughout the group stage of the Champions League but the loss of their best defender Manuel Akanji, who joined Borussia Dortmund in January, may force them into a back four.

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