Matchday 5 of the 2024/25 Champions League group stage between Manchester City (England) and Feyenoord (Netherlands) will take place on November 26 at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City vs. Feyenoord: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Radu Petrescu (Romania)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 39;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 10%.
Predicted lineups for Manchester City vs. Feyenoord
Manchester City (4-5-1): Ederson – John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Kyle Walker – Rico Lewis, Kevin De Bruyne, Savio, Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes – Erling Haaland.
Feyenoord (4-3-3): Timon Wellenreuther – Hugo Bueno, Gernot Trauner, David Hancko, Thomas Beelen – Ramiz Zerrouki, Quinten Timber, Hwang In-beom – Igor Paixao, Julian Carranza, Luka Ivanusec.
Manchester City
The Mancunians were unbeaten in regular time in 26 consecutive Champions League matches (18 wins and 8 draws). However, this streak was broken in their last match, where they unexpectedly suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat away to Sporting. Prior to this, Pep Guardiola's side had not conceded a single goal in the group stage, achieving big wins over Slovan (4-0) and Sparta (5-0), and securing a draw at home against Inter (0-0). As a result, the English club dropped to 10th place but is only two points behind the top eight.
Defender Ruben Dias and midfielders Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb, and Rodri Hernandez will miss the game due to injuries.
- At least four goals have been scored in regular time in 11 of the last 14 Champions League games for the club.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Manchester City's last 10 matches in this tournament.
- The Citizens have not lost in the first half in their last 25 home matches in the Champions League (19 wins and 6 draws).
Feyenoord
The Dutch side is currently in 21st place in the overall Champions League standings. Interestingly, both of their victories in the current tournament have come away from home, defeating Girona (3-2) and Benfica (3-1). However, at home, Brian Priske's team has yet to earn any points, suffering defeats to Bayer (0-4) and Salzburg (1-3). Notably, the club has conceded 10 goals, with only four teams having a worse defensive record.
Defender Jordan Lotomba, as well as forwards Ibrahim Osman and Santiago Tomas Gimenez, will miss the match due to injuries. Midfielder Chris-Kevin N'Jie is suspended.
- Feyenoord's uncompromising run in the Champions League now stands at 23 matches (5 wins and 18 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in six of the Dutch team's previous matches in this tournament.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the club's last 9 Champions League games.
Manchester City vs. Feyenoord: Match Prediction
To return to the top eight and secure a direct spot in the Round of 16, the English side needs to win the upcoming match. Ahead are two away games against Juventus and PSG, where earning points will be very challenging. Considering Manchester City's recent struggles in official matches, with five consecutive defeats across the Premier League, English League Cup, and Champions League, Pep Guardiola's team needs a convincing victory.
Manchester City is strong at home. In their last 19 home matches in the Champions League, the club has won 16 times in regular time, with three draws. During this period, the Citizens have scored at least three goals on 11 occasions. They have also won by a margin of two or more goals 12 times. Meanwhile, before their two wins in the current Champions League campaign, Feyenoord had a 10-match losing streak away in this tournament. Additionally, in their last 12 away fixtures in the Champions League, Feyenoord has conceded two or three goals nine times.
My prediction: Manchester City with a handicap (-1.5)
