Open football points to a shootout: Feyenoord vs Como prediction
The second-round match of the Champions League league phase between Feyenoord and Como will take place in Rotterdam on Wednesday. The hosts opened the tournament with a heavy 1-5 defeat to Barcelona, while the Italians made their Champions League debut with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Leipzig.
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Feyenoord: the team bounced back after its European setback
The defeat at Camp Nou was painful, but Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side quickly returned to winning ways in the league. Feyenoord thrashed Zwolle 7-0 and Utrecht 5-0 before beating AZ 2-0.
The return of Tsuyoshi Watanabe, who should strengthen the heart of the defense, will provide an additional boost. Nacho Ferri has also impressed in attack, scoring five goals in seven matches, and he will be relied upon amid the absences in the forward line.
Como: the debutants are not afraid of top opposition
Cesc Fàbregas’ team made a major statement in the opening round by thrashing Leipzig 4-1. After the international break, Como drew 0-0 with Roma and looked impressive in terms of their football, particularly after their opponents were reduced to ten men.
The Italians feel comfortable in matches where the opponent also looks to attack in numbers. In such a scenario, Como’s combination play becomes especially dangerous, while Martin Baturina, with a 3+2 record, should add further threat between the lines.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- After losing to Barcelona, Feyenoord have won three consecutive matches by an aggregate score of 14-0.
- Como began their Champions League campaign with a 4-1 victory over Leipzig.
- At least two goals were scored in the first half in three of Feyenoord’s last five matches.
This match could turn into a shootout: Feyenoord vs Como prediction
Feyenoord are unlikely to play cautiously at home, especially after their poor start in the Champions League. The hosts have hit excellent form in the Eredivisie and will surely look to impose a high tempo from the opening minutes.
But that is precisely the kind of style that suits Como, who are adept at exploiting space and have already shown they can compete with a strong Leipzig side. Given the attacking potential of both teams, the most logical outcome is a high-scoring draw.
