Inter take on the visitors Feyenoord in the second leg of UEFA Champions League round of 1/8-finals. First leg result: 2-0. The match will be played on Tuesday, March 11th at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) (Milan).
Inter has been incredibly dominant in the Champions League this season. The Milan side cruised through the group stage with ease, conceding just a single goal—the fewest of any team in the competition. The only time they were breached was away against Bayer Leverkusen, which highlights their disciplined approach in European play. Meanwhile, in Serie A, Inter has reclaimed the top spot in the standings, largely thanks to their defensive solidity. At home, they rarely engage in high-scoring affairs, preferring controlled, tactical performances. Their recent match against Monza showed the need for some squad rotation, but the key takeaway remains how they approach big games. Against Napoli, Juventus, and Lazio, all three fixtures ended with under 2.5 total goals. Even in their away match against Feyenoord, the game never truly opened up, which is a clear trend in their Champions League campaign. Given their packed schedule, it’s unlikely that Simone Inzaghi will opt for a more expansive approach here.
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Feyenoord is going through a disastrous season. Dropping to sixth place in the Eredivisie is simply unacceptable for last year’s champions. Their inconsistency is staggering, and they have now gone six consecutive matches in all competitions without scoring more than two goals. Their recent draw against NEC Nijmegen was particularly frustrating, as they failed to capitalize on their dominance. In European competition, their struggles have been even worse, with a lack of convincing performances and very few victories to show for their efforts. Their away form is especially poor, with just one win in all official away matches this season—and that came against a lower-tier team in the domestic cup. Over their last six matches on the road, Feyenoord has failed to score more than one goal in any of them, a concerning trend heading into this clash. To make matters worse, they are dealing with an injury crisis, which has only further diminished their attacking output.
These teams last met in 2002, and even then, the matches were far from entertaining. Earlier this season, Inter comfortably outclassed Feyenoord, and those who follow Inzaghi’s team know exactly how they approach these types of games. There is no reason for Inter to play an open match and waste unnecessary energy. Controlling the tempo and shutting down Feyenoord’s weak attack seems like the logical approach. Adding to the Dutch side’s woes, they have a staggering 15 players sidelined, including Hwang, Mvula, Bijlow, Timber, and Osman, among others. On the other hand, Inter also has some absentees—Martínez, De Vrij, Darmian, Zalewski, and Zieliński won’t be available. Given the tight schedule and the fact that Inter just came off a grueling win, expect Inzaghi’s men to manage the game efficiently without pushing forward unnecessarily. Another low-scoring, controlled victory for Inter seems like the most probable outcome.
Prediction for the match: Under 3.0 scored goals.
