Inter vs Feyenoord Prediction: Preview and Tactical Analysis - Champions League

They passed with flying colors the test that was supposed to be the most difficult of the two and now they are awaiting a confirmation that seems much easier: Inter hosts Feyenoord for the return leg of the Champions League Round of 16 after the 0-2 defeat at De Kuip with, potentially, three results out of three available because even losing by a one-goal margin they would still advance to the next round. An excellent scenario, therefore, for Simone Inzaghi's team who beat Feyenoord in a match in the style of Inter 2024/2025 in its best version: suffering, solidity, cynicism, shots from their champions. The ending could have been more rounded if Zielinski had not missed the penalty for 0-3 but the double advantage can still satisfy Inter who, in the most delicate phase of the season, is trying to dose physical and psychological energy to strike on all three fronts. Against, a Feyenoord that rested in the Eredivisie and was therefore able to concentrate even more to attempt what would be a super feat that, it is difficult, can find a foothold by looking at this year's Inter (who in reality have only had one real skid, that of Florence against Fiorentina) but that, if it can find a foundation, has it in the 3-0 inflicted by the Dutch on Bayern Munich even if it was in the initial round and, at home: two details that are certainly not indifferent that, in any case, will not make the Nerazzurri underestimate their commitment.

Inter's Shape and Key Statistics

The 3-2 comeback against Monza lights up a small warning light but, ultimately, also gives a lot of strenght to the Nerazzurri who confirm themselves as first in the championship and who triumph in the sixth consecutive match at San Siro.

The 0-2 victory against Feyenoord, on the other hand, was another praiseworthy confirmation of the performance of Inter's defense in Europe: only 1 goal conceded in 9 Champions League matches.

At the Meazza, in the top continental competition, Inter have not lost in 13 matches and have won 5 consecutively (a streak that is still open).

Feyenoord's Shape and Key Statistics

After 6 consecutive useful results, for Feyenoord, a defeat has arrived, that of the first leg against Inter. Looking ahead to the return leg, however, Feyenoord can boast a good away record in the Champions League, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.

In the initial European group, Feyenoord showed great things in attack, scoring 18 goals in 8 games, but also revealed a very fragile defense, pierced 21 times!

In the Eredivisie, Feyenoord is unbeaten in 4 games but is still fifth.

Inter – Feyenoord Prediction and Tactical Analysis

Inter have had their last breaks, their last non-victories, away from San Siro where, instead, both when they go behind and when they break the deadlock, they always or almost always win. Against an already fragile Feyenoord that will also have to expose itself, Inter could be lethal, even more so than they showed in the first leg. Despite some unavailability, therefore, Inzaghi's team is clearly favored, as the BetMines algorithm prediction confirms: home success is the most likely event.

• BetMines algorithm prediction for the match Inter – Feyenoord predicts the 1 sign at 56%
• BetMines algorithm prediction for the match Inter – Feyenoord predicts the X sign at 21%
• BetMines algorithm prediction for the match Inter – Feyenoord predicts the 2 sign at 23%

Inter vs Feyenoord Predicted Lineups

Inter (3-5-2): Martinez; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez. Coach: Inzaghi.

Feyenoord (4-3-3): Wellenreuther; Real, Beelen, Hancko, Bueno; Moder, Smal, Paixao; Moussa, Carranza, Osman. Coach: Van Persie.