Manchester Metropolis, the reigning Premier League champions, welcome Feyenoord to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night for a vital Champions League group stage conflict.
The house facet are in dire want of a optimistic consequence after a disastrous run of type, whereas the guests intention to proceed their respectable European marketing campaign.
Match Preview
Manchester Metropolis have been in full-blown disaster mode, struggling 5 consecutive defeats throughout all competitions. Their newest humiliation got here on Saturday as they had been annihilated 4-0 by Tottenham Hotspur at house.
The Cityzens’ attacking talisman, Erling Haaland, has been uncharacteristically quiet throughout this poor run, whereas the likes of Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne have did not encourage.
In distinction, Feyenoord have been having fun with a comparatively robust begin to the season.
The Dutch facet sit within the backside half of the Champions League group stage desk however have managed to select up six factors from their opening 4 matches.
Striker Santiago Gimenez and playmaker Chris-Kevin Nadje have been the standout performers for the Rotterdam outfit.
Manchester Metropolis’s autumn has been nothing in need of disastrous, with Pep Guardiola’s males dropping their final three Premier League matches.
The reigning champions now discover themselves tenth within the desk, a far cry from their ordinary lofty requirements.
Feyenoord, alternatively, have received six of their final seven Eredivisie video games, together with a cushty 3-0 victory over Heerenveen on Saturday.
Head-to-Head
The 2 sides have met solely as soon as earlier than within the Champions League, with Manchester Metropolis recording a 4-0 victory at De Kuip within the 2017-18 group stage. The Etihad encounter that season ended 1-0 in favor of the English champions.
Crew Information
Manchester Metropolis might be with out the injured trio of Rodri, Oscar Bobb, and Mateo Kovacic, whereas Ruben Dias can also be anticipated to overlook out.
Feyenoord’s damage checklist is much more intensive, with key gamers similar to Gimenez, Justin Bijlow, and Quinten Timber all uncertain for the journey to Manchester.
Predicted Beginning Line-ups
Manchester Metropolis: (4-2-3-1)
Ederson;
Walker, Akanji, Stones, Ake;
Nunes, Lewis;
Savinho, De Bruyne, Grealish;
Haaland
Feyenoord: (4-3-3)
Wellenreuther;
Nieuwkoop, Trauner, Hancko, Smal;
Hwang, Zerrouki, Milambo;
Moussa, Carranza, Paixao
Prediction
With Feyenoord’s prolonged damage checklist, this represents a superb alternative for Manchester Metropolis to tug themselves out of their rut.
The Etihad outfit ought to be capable of capitalize on the guests’ defensive vulnerabilities and safe a much-needed victory.
Nevertheless, the Residents’ current type suggests they might battle to provide a convincing efficiency, and the match may very well be nearer than anticipated.
- Rating Prediction: Manchester Metropolis 2-1 Feyenoord
Betting Suggestions
– Manchester Metropolis to win
– Over 2.5 targets : each groups have conceded targets simply in current matches
– Erling Haaland to attain anytime: the Norwegian striker is due a aim after a quiet spell
