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Meeting background

At 7th 03:00, in the first round of the third round of the Champions League qualifiers, Eredivisie Feyenoord will face the Turkish Super League giant Fenerbahce at the home court. This is the first time that both sides have met in the Champions League.

The team's recent situation

- Feyenoord: Last season, the Dutch Eredivisie ranked third, and the summer transfer window focused on the introduction of young players, and the lineup was more balanced. The pre-season warm-up match was 3 wins and 1 draw, with a fierce home offensive, averaging 2.8 goals per game. However, the main central defender left the team, and the new players were doubtful to run-in.

- Fenerbahce: Last season, the Turkish Premier League ranked second, and the summer recruitment was actively carried out, strengthening its defense and forward strength. He was in good shape in the preseason and had defeated strong enemies. However, in the last 10 European games, only 2 away games, defense is prone to collapse, and averaging 1.6 goals per game.

Historical confrontation

The two sides have played against each other in the last three European games, with Feyenoord having the advantage of 2 wins and 1 loss, and winning all at home. But the last time the two sides met was in a friendly match in 2018, when they drew 3:3.

Tactical Style

- Feyenoord: Head coach Van Persie tends to dominate the ball, emphasizing midfield suppression and crossing from the wing. The team is accustomed to high-level oppression, suppressing opponents through midfield pass control advantages, and creating threats with rapid cooperation and short pass penetration, but the defense line is vulnerable when facing a quick counterattack.

- Fenerbahce: After the famous coach Mourinho took over, the team is known for its defensive counterattack and stable defense. Focus on the strict defensive formation and the efficiency of rapid counterattacks, emphasize team collaboration and tactical execution, and be good at using the wing speed advantages to break the deadlock.

Key Player

- Feyenoord: Core attacker Igor Pessau contributed 16 goals last season, midfielder De Jong is full of creativity and is a key figure in the team. In addition, Ivanuchscht was fast and had a sharp breakthrough, and Weifer was the center of offense and defense conversion.

- Fenerbahce: The front line is led by N.N. Nesri, with excellent speed and shooting accuracy. Windback Yundale scored 9 goals in the Turkish Premier League last season, leading the right breakthrough. New goalkeeper Livakovic has strong save ability, while central defender Shutalo has outstanding air defense capabilities.

Match prediction

Considering Feyenoord's home advantage, offensive firepower and Mourinho's team's away game focus on defensive counterattacks, Feyenoord may control the rhythm in this game and try to score early to lead, while Fenerbahce may adopt a stable counterattack strategy and use a fast break from the wing to find opportunities. Due to the special nature of the Champions League qualifiers, neither side will easily push the whole line, and the game may be more cautious. Overall, Feyenoord has a great chance to win a small home win, with the score likely to be 2:1 or 1:0, but it is not ruled out that Fenerbahce will get a draw or even win in an upset with his excellent defense and efficient counterattack.