Matchday 5 of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League group stage between Manchester City (England) and Feyenoord (Netherlands) will take place on November 26 at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City vs. Feyenoord: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Radu Petrescu (Romania)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 39;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 10%.
Predicted lineups for Manchester City vs. Feyenoord
Manchester City (4-5-1): Ederson – John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Kyle Walker – Rico Lewis, Kevin De Bruyne, Savio, Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes – Erling Haaland.
Feyenoord (4-3-3): Timon Wellenreuther – Hugo Bueno, Gernot Trauner, David Hancko, Thomas Beelen – Ramiz Zerrouki, Quinten Timber, Hwang In-beom – Igor Paixão, Julian Carranza, Luka Ivanusec.
Manchester City
The Mancunians were unbeaten in regular time in 26 consecutive Champions League matches (18 wins and 8 draws). However, this streak ended abruptly with a heavy 1-4 defeat away to Sporting. Prior to that, Pep Guardiola's side had not conceded a single goal in the group stage, securing big wins over Slovan (4-0) and Sparta (5-0), and drawing at home with Inter (0-0). As a result, the English club has dropped to 10th place, but they are only two points behind the top 8.
Midfielder Mateo Kovacic will miss the game due to injury.
- At least four goals have been scored in regular time in 11 of the club's last 14 Champions League games.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Manchester City's last 10 matches in this tournament.
- The Citizens have not lost in the first half in 25 previous home Champions League matches (19 wins and 6 draws).
Feyenoord
The Dutch side is placed 21st in the group stage table of the Champions League. Interestingly, both of their victories in this tournament came away from home, defeating Girona (3-2) and Benfica (3-1). However, Brian Priske's team has yet to earn a point at home, suffering defeats to Bayer (0-4) and Salzburg (1-3). Notably, the club has conceded 10 goals, with only four teams having a worse defensive record.
Midfielder Chris-Kevin Nkunku will miss the match due to suspension.
- Feyenoord's relentless streak in the Champions League now stands at 23 matches (5 wins and 18 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in the last six matches of the Dutch team in this tournament.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the club's last 9 Champions League games.
Manchester City vs. Feyenoord: Match Prediction
To return to the top eight and secure a direct entry to the Round of 16, the English side needs to win the upcoming match. With two away games against Juventus and PSG ahead, securing points in those fixtures will be extremely challenging. Considering Manchester City's struggles in recent official matches, including five consecutive losses in the Premier League, English League Cup, and Champions League, Pep Guardiola's team desperately needs a convincing victory.
Manchester City is strong at home. In their last 19 home matches in the Champions League, the club has achieved 16 wins and three draws in regular time. During this period, the Citizens have scored at least three goals on 11 occasions. Additionally, they have won by a margin of two or more goals 12 times. On the other hand, before their two victories in the current Champions League campaign, Feyenoord had a 10-match losing streak away from home in this tournament. Furthermore, in their last 12 away Champions League matches, Feyenoord has conceded two or three goals nine times.
My prediction: Manchester City with a handicap (-1.5)
