Inter vs Feyenoord Predictions

Inter will face Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 12, 2025, in a Champions League Round of 16 second-leg matchup, with Inter holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg (March 5, 2025). Inter, likely 1st in Serie A with around 62 points from 27 matches, come off a 3-2 league win over Monza (March 8, 2025), aiming to secure their quarter-final berth. Feyenoord, expected 4th in the Eredivisie with about 45 points from 24 matches, had the weekend off after their 2-0 loss to Inter, needing a miracle to overturn the deficit. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the outcome.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Inter

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 6W, 1D, 1L in Champions League (19 points, 4th in league phase); 20W, 2D, 5L in Serie A (62 points, 1st)

• Latest Result: 3-2 win vs. Monza (Serie A, March 8, 2025); 2-0 win vs. Feyenoord (Champions League, March 5, 2025)

• Home Form (Champions League): 4W, 0D, 0L (6 goals scored, 0 conceded) Inter are in top form, unbeaten in their last seven games across all competitions, with six straight home wins at the San Siro, including a 2-0 first-leg victory over Feyenoord (goals from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez). They average 1.50 goals scored and 0.13 conceded per game in the Champions League, facing a Feyenoord side they’ve now beaten twice this season.

Feyenoord

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 4W, 1D, 3L in Champions League (13 points, 19th in league phase); 13W, 6D, 5L in Eredivisie (45 points, 4th)

• Latest Result: 2-0 loss vs. Inter (Champions League, March 5, 2025)

• Away Form (Champions League): 2W, 0D, 2L (8 goals scored, 10 conceded) Feyenoord have hit a rough patch, winless in their last four games across all competitions, including the 2-0 home loss to Inter. Away in the Champions League, they average 2.00 goals scored but 2.50 conceded per game, needing at least a 3-0 win to force extra time against Inter’s stingy defense.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Inter 2W, Feyenoord 1W, 0D (3 meetings since 2002)

• Recent Meeting:
  March 5, 2025: Feyenoord 0-2 Inter (Champions League, Round of 16, First Leg)

• Key Trend: Inter are unbeaten in their last two H2Hs (2W); 67% of meetings saw under 2.5 goals. Inter’s 2-0 win in Rotterdam last week followed a 1-0 victory in the 2002 UEFA Cup semi-final second leg at the San Siro (Feyenoord won that tie 2-1 on aggregate). Matches average 1.67 goals, with Inter’s defense holding firm recently, suggesting a tough task for Feyenoord to overturn the deficit.

Key Players to Watch

Inter

• Marcus Thuram (FWD): 3 goals, 2 assists in Champions League; first-leg scorer with pace.

• Lautaro Martínez (FWD): 2 goals, 1 assist in Champions League; captain and first-leg finisher.

• Yann Sommer (GK): 7 clean sheets in 8 Champions League games; rock-solid in net.

Feyenoord

• Igor Paixão (FWD): 4 goals, 1 assist in Champions League; top scorer with flair.

• Anis Hadj Moussa (MID): 2 goals, 2 assists in Champions League; key creator.

• Timon Wellenreuther (GK): 2 clean sheets in Champions League; under pressure.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Inter’s 3-5-2 (1.50 goals per game in Champions League) relies on Thuram and Martínez’s finishing, likely sitting back to protect their 2-0 lead while countering Feyenoord’s 1.25 goals conceded per game away, with the San Siro crowd as a boost. Feyenoord’s 4-3-3 (2.25 goals per game) needs Paixão’s spark and an early goal, pushing forward with 51% possession away despite injury woes. Inter’s defensive record (one goal conceded in eight Champions League games) and home form suggest a controlled, low-scoring win to seal the tie.

Prediction: Inter vs Feyenoord

Our Prediction: Inter to Win 

Total Goal - Over 2.5