Manchester City welcome Feyenoord to the Etihad in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Both teams have two wins in four games, but City lead the visitors by a point and are 10th in the standings.
The Sky Blues have seen a drop in form, losing five consecutive games across competitions. They failed to score for the second time this season on Saturday in a 4-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Feyenoord, meanwhile, extended their winning streak to two games on Saturday as they resumed their Eredivisie campaign following the international break with a 3-0 home triumph over Heerenveen. Julian Carranza and Anis Hadj-Moussa scored in the first half, while Igor Paixão, who picked up an assist before the break, netted.
City were unbeaten in three games in the Champions League before losing 4-1 at Sporting earlier this month. Feyenoord, meanwhile, saw their winning streak in the competition end after two games with a 3-1 home loss to RB Salzburg in their previous outing.
Manchester City vs Feyenoord Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met twice, both in the 2017-18 Champions League group stage. City have a 100% record, scoring five times without conceding.
- City have conceded 14 goals in their last five games, scoring four times.
- Feyenoord have two wins in the Champions League this season, with both coming in away games. They have scored thrice apiece in these wins.
- City have kept clean sheets in both Champions League home games this season.
- Feyenoord have scored at least thrice in three of their last four games across competitions.
- Feyenoord have won one of their last 10 meetings against English teams in the Champions League.
Manchester City vs Feyenoord Prediction
City suffered their first home defeat of the season last week but are unbeaten at home in the Champions League since 2021.
Jeremy Doku, Ruben Dias, Oscar Bobb, Rodri and Mateo Kovacic are the confirmed absentees for Pep Guardiola's side. Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish started from the bench against Tottenham but are likely to start.
Feyenoord, meanwhile, have eight wins in their last 10 games across competitions, losing twice. They are unbeaten in their travels this season, recording five consecutive wins.
Justin Bijlow, Quinten Timber, Ayase Ueda and Hugo Bueno will miss this trip to Manchester due to injuries, while Santiago Gimenez faces a late fitness test. Chris-Kévin Nadje will serve a suspension after picking up a red card against Salzburg.
Considering the form of both teams and their absentee lists, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-2 Feyenoord
Manchester City vs Feyenoord Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
Bold Tip: Igor Paixao to score or assist any time - Yes