Feyenoord vs Fenerbahçe: football previews & free football betting tips, 6th August 2025

⚽ Feyenoord vs Fenerbahçe: football previews & free football betting tips, 6th August 2025

Introduction

Feyenoord welcome Fenerbahçe to De Kuip on Wednesday 6th August 2025 for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. Dutch giants Feyenoord host a star‑studded Fenerbahçe side led by manager José Mourinho, promising an intense tactical battle.

🏥 Team News

Feyenoord

• Captain Quinten Timber is sidelined for the season with a knee ligament injury.  
• Long‑term absentees include Gernot Trauner, Jakub Moder, Justin Bijlow, Gijs Smal, and Julián Carranza, all unavailable due to injury or fitness issues.  
• Calvin Stengs has returned to fitness and is available for selection.  

Fenerbahçe

• The squad is strong with no major injury concerns reported ahead of this tie. Several fringe players have been excluded from pre‑season plans but key starters like Sebastian Szymański, newly signed Jhon Durán, Milan Škriniar, and Sofyan Amrabat are available.  

📊 Form

• Feyenoord have had a patchy pre‑season, winning just two of their last eight matches and suffering three consecutive defeats.  They completed last season with strong Champions League qualification performances under Robin van Persie.
• Fenerbahçe enter the match in much sharper form: the Turkish side have won five of their last six matches, scoring freely while adapting well under José Mourinho.  
• Head‑to‑head: the teams last met in the 2016 Europa League group stage, each winning at home (Feyenoord 1–0, Fenerbahçe 1–0). No meeting since, making this a first Champions League encounter.  

⚔️ Attack vs Defence

• Feyenoord are averaging roughly 1.2 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded, reflecting a solid defensive base but modest attacking returns recently.  
• Fenerbahçe have averaged around 1.8 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded, showing strong attacking output and disciplined defence.  

🎯 Players to Watch

Feyenoord

• Santiago Giménez: reliable goalscorer with Champions League pedigree, top marks in the knockout phases last season.  
• Igor Paixão: in sensational touch since late 2023, scoring big in Eredivisie and pivotal in European matches.  
• Timon Wellenreuther is likely between the posts after preferred selection over Bijlow.  

Fenerbahçe

• Sebastian Szymański: playmaker and goal contributor, influential across all competitions.  
• Jhon Durán: Colombia international and high‑value striker signing expected to lead line.  
• Milan Škriniar: veteran defender signed this summer to bolster the back line under Mourinho.  

🧠 KickTheBookies Prediction

Predicted Score: Feyenoord 1–1 Fenerbahçe

Expect a tight and tactical first leg. Fenerbahçe’s attacking depth and experience under pressure suggest they can match Feyenoord, while home advantage should help the Dutch side avoid defeat.

Why this prediction:

• Fenerbahçe’s strong form and quality additions under Mourinho give them an edge in execution and composure.
• Feyenoord’s injuries weaken their side, especially at full strength behind the ball and in midfield.
• Historical meetings and stats point to low‑scoring encounters with narrow margins—both teams likely to find the net.

💡 Betting Tips

Main Tip: Draw in 90 minutes

Goal Market: Both Teams to Score – Yes

Alternative: Over 2.5 goals – likely given attacking styles

Main bet: back both teams to score at odds of 8/15 with AK Bets