Feyenoord vs Inter: Preview, predictions and lineups
- Inter visit De Kuip for the first leg of Champions League last 16 tie against Feyenoord
- Dutch side upset Milan in the play-offs
- Inter finished fourth in the league phase table
Feyenoord are aiming to upset another Milan club in this season's Champions League, with the Dutch side taking on Inter in the round of 16.
Feyenoord were manager-less when they faced Milan in the play-off round, but they defied the odds after claiming a 1-0 win on home soil in the first leg. After falling behind within the opening minute to a goal from former striker Santiago Gimenez, the visitors benefitted from Theo Hernandez's sending off before restoring parity on the night via an emphatic Julian Carrranza header.
Their draw at the San Siro was enough for them to qualify for the knockout stages of this competition in 50 years, and former striker Robin van Persie has since been appointed as manager.
Inter have had their domestic issues as of late, but they were excellent during the league phase. The Nerazzurri finished fourth in the table having conceded just once in eight games. They've been a superb cup team under Simone Inzaghi, although they succumbed to Atletico Madrid at this stage last season.
Wednesday's hosts are also locked in an enthralling Serie A title race with Napoli, with whom they drew 1-1 on Saturday, and Atalanta. Juventus are also sniffing around.
Here's 90min's preview of Wednesday's Champions League round of 16 first leg.
What time does Feyenoord vs Inter kick-off?
- Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Stadium: De Kuip
- Date: Wednesday 5 March
- Kick-off Time: 17:45 (GMT) / 12:45 (ET) / 09:45 (PT)
- Referee: Espen Eskas (NOR)
- VAR: Christian Dingert (GER)
Feyenoord vs Inter head-to-head Record (all games)
- Feyenoord: 1 win
- Inter: 0 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Feyenoord 2-2 Inter (9 April 2002) - UEFA Cup
Current form (all competitions)
Feyenoord | Inter |
|---|---|
Feyenoord 0-0 NEC - 01/03/25 | Napoli 1-1 Inter - 01/03/25 |
Feyenoord 2-1 Almere City - 22/02/25 | Inter 2-0 Lazio - 25/02/25 |
Milan 1-1 Feyenoord - 18/02/25 | Inter 1-0 Genoa - 22/02/25 |
NAC Breda 0-0 Feyenoord - 15/02/25 | Juventus 1-0 Inter - 16/02/25 |
Feyenoord 1-0 Milan - 12/02/25 | Inter 2-1 Fiorentina - 10/02/25 |
How to watch Feyenoord vs Inter on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 2 |
United States | Paramount+, fuboTV, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, TUDN USA, UniMΓ‘s |
Canada | DAZN Canada |
Feyenoord team news & confirmed lineup
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Inter team news & confirmed lineup
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Feyenoord vs Inter score prediction
Feyenoord have done exceptionally well to reach this phase of the competition, but the odds are stacked against them in the round of 16. There's certainly a fallibility about this Inter team, and the absence of a natural left wing-back could bring about a few balancing issues.
They're not completely sure of themselves at the moment, and De Kuip is a tough place to go. Feyenoord have thrashed Bayern Munich and eased past Milan in their previous two home Champions League outings.
However, this squad has been obliterated by injuries. Van Persie has only just arrived, and it's going to take the new manager time. Feyenoord may be fearless given that they have little to lose, but Inter's savvy should eventually shine through in Rotterdam.
Prediction: Feyenoord 1-2 Inter
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