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Match Preview for Feyenoord v Inter
Inter Milan begin their quest to conquer the Champions League knockouts against Feyenoord on Wednesday.
The Italian champions will fancy their chances having been dealt on the kinder side of the draw, meaning they will not have to face the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid or Arsenal until the final.
It has been a good few weeks for the Nerazzurri, who have knocked Napoli off of the top spot in Serie A despite only winning two of their last five domestic matches.
But as always, Europe is a tough test against any opponent and a good performance away from home will be crucial for Inter if they are to book their spot in the quarter-finals against either Bayern Munich or Bayer Leverkusen.
Robin van Persie will get his first taste of life as Feyenoord head coach in the Champions League against the Serie A side after taking up the role in recent weeks.
The Dutch side overcame Inter’s arch-rivals AC Milan in the play-off round, and they will be riding a huge wave of momentum under new management.
Our Nerazzurri in training 🔜#ForzaInter
— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) March 3, 2025
Team News for Feyenoord v Inter
When it comes to team news, Feyenoord are in a worse position than their opponents.
Van Persie will be without some key players, including Quinten Timber, Justin Bijlow and Facundo Gonzalez.
Eight others will not be available for selection due to either injury or suspension.
This includes Givairo Read and Davic Hancko, who both received red cards during their last Champions League outings.
For Inter, goalkeeper Yann Sommer will be missing through injury, as will Carlos Augusto.
But their problems are on a much smaller scale, handing them an even bigger advantage heading to the Netherlands.
Expected line-ups for Feyenoord v Inter
Feyenoord: Wellenreuther; Smal, Beelen, Giersthove, Hartman; Milambo, Moder, Bueno; Moussa, Redmond, Paixao
Inter: Josep Martinez; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez
On tour to the same city within 3 weeks? No problem! 💪
☑ 4.361 vs Inter
☑ 4.359 vs AC MilanThis is Feyenoord ❤🔥#UCL
— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) March 3, 2025
How to watch Feyenoord v Inter: TV channel, online live stream
The match will be shown live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK with kick-off at 17:45. You can also stream it on the discovery+ app.
The Stats for Feyenoord v Inter
- In 10 of the last 12 Feyenoord matches in the Champions League, the total number of goals was over 2.5
- Feyenoord have lost just 1 of their last 12 home games in the European competition
- In the last 4 Inter away matches in the Champions League, the total number of goals was under 1.5
- Inter Milan are undefeated across their last 11 games against Dutch sides in European competition
- This will be the third time that Feyenoord and Inter Milan are going to meet in a major European competition.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call considering Feyenoord’s immense home record.
The two teams have only faced off twice before, with the hosts winning once and the other meeting ending a draw.
But Feyenoord’s injuries are a huge blow heading into the tie, and Inter will fancy themselves to make a deep run and possibly even win the competition having come so close a few years ago.
The firepower of Lautaro Martinez may be too much for Feyenoord to live with, even in front of a loud crowd.
But if Inter are not on their game, they will be punished heading back to San Siro for the second leg.
Prediction: Feyenoord 1-2 Inter Milan
