The second leg of the 2024/25 Champions League playoff between AC Milan (Italy) and Feyenoord (Netherlands) will take place on February 18 at the San Siro Stadium. The first match ended with a 1-0 victory for Feyenoord. AC Milan vs. Feyenoord: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
AC Milan
Under the guidance of Sergio Conceicao, AC Milan suffered a 0-1 defeat in the first leg, conceding the only goal early in the match. This marked their second consecutive loss in the Champions League, following a five-match winning streak. To advance to the next stage, the Italians need to win by at least two goals in regular time. Notably, Milan has reached the Champions League round of 16 only once in the last 11 seasons.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 8 of their last 11 home matches in the Champions League (7 wins, 1 draw).
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 home fixtures in this European competition.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of Milan's last 6 home matches in the Champions League.
Projected lineup for AC Milan (4-3-3)
Mike Maignan – Theo Hernandez, Fikayo Tomori, Strahinja Pavlovic, Kyle Walker – Tijjani Reijnders, Christian Pulisic, Youssouf Fofana – Santiago Gimenez, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao.
Defenders Emerson Royal and Alessandro Florenzi, as well as midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, will miss the game due to injuries.
Feyenoord
With a win in the first match, Pascal Bosschaart's side secured their third victory in four recent Champions League encounters. Additionally, this was only the second time in their last 14 matches in this tournament that they kept a clean sheet. To advance to the next round, Feyenoord only needs to avoid defeat in regular time, and if they lose by a one-goal margin, extra time will be played. Notably, the Dutch side has never reached the round of 16 in the Champions League in the 21st century.
- The team has not won in regular time in 10 of their last 12 away matches in the Champions League (1 draw, 9 losses).
- The club conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 away fixtures in this European competition.
- At least four goals were scored in each of Feyenoord's last four away matches in the Champions League.
Projected lineup for Feyenoord (4-3-3)
Timon Wellenreuther – Givairo Read, David Hancko, Thomas Beelen, Gijs Smal – Hugo Bueno, Anthony Milambo, Jakub Moder – Anis Hadj-Moussa, Julian Carranza, Igor Paixao.
Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, defenders Gernot Trauner and Jordan Lotomba, midfielders Quinten Timber, Hwang In-beom, Bart Nieuwkoop, Ramiz Zerrouki, and Chris-Kevin N'Dage, as well as forward Ayase Ueda, will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 18;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 33%.
AC Milan vs. Feyenoord: Match Prediction
At home, Milan prefers an attacking style and aims to spend as much time as possible in the opponent's half. Scoring goals has not been a significant issue for the club, as they have found the net in their last six home Champions League matches. However, their defensive performance has been lacking, with only one clean sheet in this period.
Feyenoord is not accustomed to sitting back, even away from home, and prefers a creative approach. In their last 12 away Champions League matches, they have failed to score only twice, and in the current tournament stage, they have scored ten times in four away fixtures. However, the club consistently makes defensive errors and has not kept a clean sheet in their last 12 away matches in this European competition.
I expect both teams to engage in an attacking game, leading to goals on both sides. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
