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UEFA Champions League

Manchester City vs Feyenoord Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Published at :November 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Modified at :November 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Saikat Sengupta

Guardiola eyes getting back to winning ways with a win over the Dutch outfit.

In the historic heart of Manchester, where the Industrial Revolution shaped the world and the bustling energy of Deansgate and artistic wonders of the Northern Quarter bring the city’s charm come alive, the Matchweek 5 of the UEFA Champions League group fixtures takes us to the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City are set to lock horns against Feyenoord Rotterdam.

For the first time in Pep Guardiola’s illustrious managerial career, Manchester City find itself grappling with a shocking string of five consecutive defeats. The reigning champions of England are enduring a rare and tumultuous period. Their last victory dates back to October against Southampton, after which they have suffered successive losses in all competitions.

The slump began with a surprise EFL Cup Round of 16 elimination at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur, followed by a narrow 2-1 Premier League defeat to AFC Bournemouth. A humiliating 4-1 loss against Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League, fueled by a stunning hat-trick from Viktor Gyokeres, deepened their woes. Most recently, Tottenham edged them out (again) 4-0, compounding their struggles.

Feyenoord, currently occupying fourth place in the Eredivisie standings with an impressive record of seven wins and four draws, will be eager to capitalize on Manchester City’s recent slump. This encounter presents a golden opportunity for the Dutch outfit to outmanoeuvre the reigning English champions, especially as Pep Guardiola’s side grapple with an uncharacteristic streak of four consecutive defeats.

In the UEFA Champions League, Feyenoord sit in a disappointing 21st position on the combined points table. A win against a faltering City side could significantly boost their standings and reignite their European campaign. With their opponents struggling for form and confidence, Feyenoord will aim to seize the moment and deliver a defining performance at the Etihad Stadium.

KickOff:

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK

Form:

Man City (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-W

Feyenoord (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-W

Players to watch out for:

Phil Foden (Manchester City):

Philip Foden, the 24-year-old English midfielder from Stockport, stands as a beacon of loyalty in an era marked by frequent player transfers. A product of Manchester City‘s esteemed youth academy, Foden has remained steadfastly committed to the club that shaped him into a well-rounded footballer. After spending seven formative years in the academy, he earned his promotion to the senior squad in 2017.

Since then, Foden has made an impressive 172 appearances for the Manchester City first team, becoming a cornerstone of Pep Guardiola’s tactical setup. On the international stage, Foden has represented England in 43 matches, contributing four goals to his national side’s efforts. As Manchester City navigate a challenging patch marked by an uncharacteristic winless streak, Foden’s creative vision and midfield mastery will be pivotal.

David Hancko (Feyenoord)

David Hancko, the 26-year-old Slovakian centre-back from Prievidza, embarked on his footballing journey with the reserve team of Zilina before moving to Fiorentina and later to Sparta Prague. In 2022, he joined Feyenoord, where he has since made 77 appearances and scored eight goals. Hancko made his debut for the Slovakian national team in a friendly match against Sweden, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute.

He played an integral role in Feyenoord’s successful 2022-23 Eredivisie campaign, helping secure the league title. His contributions were further acknowledged when he was part of the squad that claimed the Johan Cruyff Shield in 2024.

Match Facts:

  • City have 100% win accuracy over their opponents
  • City lost all five of their last five matches.
  • Feyenoord won three of their last five games.

Manchester City vs Feyenoord: Betting Tips and Odds:

  • Match to end in a draw: 6/1with bet365
  • Erling Haaland to score first –23/10 with Paddy Power
  • Man City 1-1 Feyenoord: 14/1 with William Hill

Injuries and Team News:

For City, Manuel Akanji and Rodri will be absent due to injury concerns.

For Feyenoord, Justin Biljow and Jordan Lotomba are set to miss the upcoming game.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 2

Manchester City won: 2

Feyenoord won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup:

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):

Ederson (GK); Walker, Simpson Pusey, Gvardiol, Lewis; Kovacic; Savio, Foden, Gundogan, Nunes; Haaland

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

Wellenreuther (GK); Read, Trauner, Hancko, Smal; Zerrouki; Hadj-Moussa, HWANG, Timber, Paixao; Redmond

Match Prediction:

Pep Guardiola would be desperate to propel his team back to winning ways. Looking at the recent form of City, we expect them to anyhow settle for a hard-fought draw against the Dutch outfit.

Prediction: Manchester City 1-1 Feyenoord

Telecast Details:

India: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv

UK: Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: DStv Now

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