Champions League: Feyenoord vs. AC Milan Picks — Italians to Seize Advantage in Rotterdam? (Feb 12)

AC Milan will be back in Champions League action on Feb 12, 2025 when they travel to Feyenoord in the playoff round.

AC Milan’s dreams of an automatic finish in the top eight were dashed on the final day of the League Phase after suffering a shock defeat, which ended their four-match winning sequence.

Feyenoord have held their own in the competition to this point, but they dropped to 19th after their two-match winning run was ended on matchday eight.

Odds

Honors Even After Two Previous Encounters

There is little to separate Feyenoord and AC Milan based on the previous two meetings between the sides. Both previous encounters came in the 1969-70 season, with Milan winning 1-0 at home before losing 2-0 in the Netherlands.

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Feyenoord vs. AC Milan Key Stats

• Feyenoord have suffered just one defeat in their last eleven home European matches against teams from Italy.
• AC Milan are winless in their last eleven away matches in the knockout stage of the Champions League.

Feyenoord Team News

The Dutch hosts have a lengthy injury list to contend with this week, as Calvin Stengs, Justin Bijow, and Jordan Lotomba are among the players out. Gernot Trauner and Chris-Kevin Nadje are also unavailable.

Possible Lineup

T. Wellenreuther (GK); B. Nieuwkoop, T. Beelen, D. Hancko, Q. Hartman, Q. Timber, Hwang, J. Moder, A. Hadj-Moussa, J. Carranza, I. Paixao

AC Milan Team News

Emerson Royal has been ruled out until next month due to a calf issue. Meanwhile, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Pierre Kalulu are unlikely to feature in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Possible Lineup

M. Maignan (GK); K. Walker, F. Tomori, M. Thiaw, T. Hernandez, Y. Fofana, T. Reijnders, R. Leao, J. Felix, C. Pulisic, T. Abraham

Feyenoord vs. AC Milan Prop Picks

The trends find it difficult to separate these sides, meaning a low-scoring affair could be likely in Rotterdam. Quinten Timber could be an interesting card selection.

The combative midfielder has already picked up five yellows in 18 domestic matches this season. Tijani Reijnders could be the interesting scoring angle for Milan after already making his mark in the Champions League this season.

Feyenoord vs. AC Milan Picks

Feyenoord’s excellent home record in the Champions League makes for interesting reading this week.

Meanwhile, the fact that Milan have failed to win in their last eleven away knockout matches in the competition should be considered. For that reason, the draw could be the interesting angle worth following on Wednesday.