The second leg of the 2024/25 Champions League Round of 16 between Inter Milan (Italy) and Feyenoord (Netherlands) will take place on March 11 at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. The first match ended 2-0 in favor of Inter. Inter vs. Feyenoord: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Inter Milan
Simone Inzaghi's side confidently won the first match 2-0. As a result, Inter secured their seventh victory in the current Champions League campaign. Additionally, the team kept a clean sheet for the eighth time in this Champions League season and leads the competition with the fewest goals conceded (1). To advance to the next round, the Italians need to avoid losing by more than one goal in regular time. Notably, the club has only reached the Champions League quarter-finals once since the 2011/12 season.
- The club has not lost in regular time in their last 12 home matches in the Champions League (10 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 8 home games in this European competition.
- Inter has scored no more than two goals in regular time in 6 of their last 8 home matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Inter Milan (3-5-2)
Josep Martinez – Stefan de Vrij, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni – Benjamin Pavard, Nicolo Barella, Piotr Zielinski, Kristjan Asllani, Denzel Dumfries – Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.
Defenders Matteo Darmian, Federico Dimarco, and midfielder Nicola Zalewski will miss the match due to injuries.
Feyenoord
Robin van Persie's side suffered their fourth defeat in this season's Champions League in the first leg. Furthermore, Feyenoord has conceded 24 goals in this European campaign, with only Slovan and Leipzig having worse records (27 each). To advance to the next round, the club must win by at least three goals in 90 minutes, and if the Dutch manage a two-goal victory, extra time will be played. Notably, Feyenoord last reached the quarter-finals of the top European competition 53 years ago.
- The team has not won in regular time in 11 of their last 13 away matches in the Champions League (2 draws, 9 losses).
- Both teams scored in 90 minutes in six of Feyenoord's previous away games in this European competition.
- At least three goals were scored in regular time in 5 of Feyenoord's last 6 away matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Feyenoord (4-3-3)
Timon Wellenreuther – Geertruida Mitchell, David Hancko, Thomas Beelen, Gijs Smal – Hugo Bueno, Ibrahim Osman, Jakub Moder – Anis Hadj-Moussa, Julian Carranza, Igor Paixao.
Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, defender Gernot Trauner, and midfielders Quinten Timber, Hwang In-beom, Bart Nieuwkoop, Ramiz Zerrouki, Calvin Stengs, Anthony Milambo will not play due to injuries. Forward Ibrahim Osman is suspended.
Referee
Ivan Kružliak (Slovakia)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 14%.
Inter Milan vs. Feyenoord: Match Prediction
Simone Inzaghi's side performs confidently at home, remaining unbeaten in their last 12 Champions League matches with ten wins in this stretch. However, Inter often secures victories by a narrow margin, with 7 of their last 10 home wins in this European competition achieved by a one-goal difference.
Although Feyenoord does not excel in away matches in the Champions League, the club rarely goes down without a fight. In their last nine away games in this tournament, the Dutch side has only lost by more than one goal once – in a match against Lille that had little impact on the tournament standings.
The Italians established a comfortable lead in the first leg and will likely play cautiously, avoiding unnecessary risks. I believe the visitors can offer strong resistance to Inter in this match. My prediction: Feyenoord with a handicap (+1.5)
