Feyenoord vs AC Milan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts to face Serie A giants in the Champions League.

Feyenoord Rotterdam are ready to host AC Milan for the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoffs first leg match. Feyenoord finished 19th in the UCL league phase after securing four wins in eight matches. On the other hand, AC Milan finished in 13th place as they grabbed five wins in the same number of games.

The Dutch side Feyenoord have only come up with some average performances. They were thrashed by Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille in their previous Champions League encounter. Feyenoord conceded six goals and were able to score only once.

It was a poor performance by the Dutch side. They will have to come up with a different approach when they go up against Milan.

Serie A side AC Milan are not having the best of the seasons so far. They fell prey to Dinamo Zagreb in their last UCL game. It was a close contest where Milan conceded a goal in the second half after poor defending.

Sergio Conceicao’s men will be playing their next Champions League game away from home. They will be looking to take back home advantage from here.

Kick Off:

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Stadium: Stadion Feijenoord

Date: Thursday, February 13

Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST; Wednesday, February 12: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT

Referee:

VAR: In use

Form:

Feyenoord: W-L-L-L-W

AC Milan: W-L-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Antoni Milambo (Feyenoord)

The Dutch midfielder will be under pressure as many of Feyenoord’s best players will not be in action due to their injuries. Hopefully, Antoni Milambo will be ready for the big role. Playing as an attacking midfielder, he has scored three goals in seven matches for his side in the UCL. The Dutch midfielder can help his side in the attacking front as well.

🗣 Antoni Milambo:‘Nice to win an away game in the Champions League’#UCL

— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) October 3, 2024

Rafael Leao (AC Milan)

The Portuguese winger is an important asset for Serie A giants AC Milan. Leading the attack from the left, Rafael Leao will be able to create space for himself and his teammates in the opponent’s defence. This is what AC Milan will be looking for. The Serie A giants will be keen on getting through Feyenoord’s defence so that they can score and end up with an advantage in the first leg.

Bennacer tackle 💪Rafael Leão footwork 🏄‍♂️#UCL pic.twitter.com/sF4wm1eb2R

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 24, 2025

Match Facts

• This will only be the third time that Milan and Feyenoord are coming against one another in European competition.
• AC Milan have failed to win any of their last 11 away games in the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds.
• Feyenoord have lost just one of their 11 home games in major European competition against sides from Italy.

Feyenoord vs AC Milan: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @13/5 William Hill
• Goals under 2.5 @6/5 Betfred
• Santiago Gimenez to score @11/2 skybet

Injury and Team News

The visitors AC Milan will be without the services of Alessandro Florenzi, Emerson Royal, Warren Bondo and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Feyenoord will not have up to six players in action because they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Feyenoord won: 1

AC Milan won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Feyenoord predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Wellenreuther (GK); Read, Beelen, Hancko, Smal; Moder, Timber; Osman, Milambo, Paixao; Ueda

AC Milan predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Maignan (GK); Walker, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders; Musah, Felix, Leao; Gimenez

Match Prediction

The Feyenoord vs AC Milan UEFA Champions League playoffs phase first leg match is highly likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Feyenoord 1-1 AC Milan

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now

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