Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Sat firmly in the driving seat when they return to the San Siro on Tuesday night, Inter Milan will look to officially punch their Champions League quarter-final ticket when they meet Feyenoord.
Inter Milan
Starting with the hosts, putting in a professional display on foreign soil last week as they collected a routine 2-0 victory in the Netherlands, Inter Milan will simply be seeking a repeat performance here. With one foot already in the quarter-finals, Simone Inzaghi’s side have come roaring back since their minor blip last month. Extending on their recent charge over the weekend as they secured an action-packed 3-2 win against Monza, the reigning Italian champions have won four of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Extending on their Coppa Italia adventure on February 25th as they claimed a 2-0 victory against domestic rivals Lazio, Inzaghi’s side should be excited by a return to the San Siro on Tuesday night. It should also be highlighted, Inter Milan have won all of their last six consecutive showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 14-4.
Inter Milan Team News
Suffering a thigh issue earlier in the month, Inter Milan are once again expected to be without Italian international Federico Dimarco on Tuesday night. Likewise, missing out in Holland last week, one-time Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian remains a major doubt.
Bagging a first-leg strike on foreign soil and already notching six goals in his nine Champions League appearances this season, Lautaro Martinez will lead Inzaghi’s charge here. Recently cementing his spot as Inter’s number one choice between the sticks, former RB Leipzig goalkeeper Josep Martinez will start between the sticks.
Feyenoord
As for the visitors heavily outplayed on home soil last week, Feyenoord are seeking what would be a famous Champions League miracle on Tuesday night. While the Dutch giants might have officially appointed Robin von Persie last month, the one-time Manchester United striker has a real job on his hands. Getting March underway with a toothless 0-0 stalemate at home against Nijmegen, the Rotterdam-based outfit have recorded just a sole victory from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Despite edging past Italian icons AC Milan on February 18th, Feyenoord have shown some extended issues away from De Kuip. In fact, Tuesday’s guests have failed to win any of their last six straight matchups on the road. Chasing a two-goal deficit in midweek, it is no surprise why van Persie’s camp are pencilled in as a real underdog contender in Milan.
Feyenoord Team News
Picking up what was a costly second-half booking last week, Brighton loanee Ibrahim Osman will miss out through suspension on Tuesday night. Dealing with what has become a major injury crisis, van Persie will once again be unable to call upon the likes of Justin Bijlow, Facundo Gonzalez, Chris Nadje, Calvin Stengs and Quinten Timber.
Coming off the bench and notching a famous European strike away at AC Milan on February 18th, Julian Carranza should keep his spot leading the line. Arriving from Brighton on a permanent basis during the January transfer window, Jakub Moder will start in the middle of the park.
Inter Milan vs Feyenoord Key Factors to Consider
- When Inter Milan and Feyenoord met for their first-leg showdown at De Kuip last week, the Nerazzurri collected a 2-0 victory.
- Tuesday’s hosts have won all of their last six consecutive showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 14-4.
- Feyenoord have notched just a single win from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
- Likewise, the Dutch giants have failed to win any of their last six consecutive showdowns away from De Kuip.
- Inter Milan have registered at least a pair of goals in 10 of their last 11 appearances at the San Siro.
Conclusion
Collecting what turned out to be a routine 2-0 victory on foreign soil last week, Inter Milan find themselves sat firmly in the driving seat when they return to the San Siro. Gaining a fearsome reputation for their success on home soil and winning their previous six consecutive showdowns in front of their own supporters, Inzaghi’s side will be confident of laying down another European marker here.
Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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