The Catalans have made a strong start to the season: Barcelona vs Feyenoord prediction
The opening-round Champions League match between Barcelona and Feyenoord will take place on 9 September at Camp Nou. The Catalans have won all four of their opening La Liga matches and scored 17 goals, while the visitors are also still unbeaten this season.
Barcelona: four wins and 17 goals
Hansi Flick's side have made an almost perfect start to the season, beating Elche, Athletic, Rayo Vallecano and Valencia in succession. After four rounds, the Catalans lead the La Liga table and are showing outstanding scoring form.
The attacking line looks particularly impressive, with Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Anthony Gordon and Fermín López all capable of creating chances on a regular basis. However, Frenkie de Jong and the suspended Eric García will miss the European fixture.
Feyenoord: unbeaten run continues
Feyenoord have also started the season well, recording three wins and two draws in five competitive matches. In their latest game, Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side beat NEC 3-1.
Gjivai Zechiël has been one of the standout players at the start of the campaign, registering seven goal contributions in five matches. Luciano Valente has also impressed and already has three goals to his name.
Probable line-ups
- Barcelona: Joan García, Koundé, Cubarsí, Christensen, Espart, Rodri, Pedri, Yamal, Fermín, Gordon, Raphinha.
- Feyenoord: Ernst, Read, Juste, Watanabe, Marmol, Van Houtte, Zechiël, Targallin, Valente, Ferry, Diarra.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Barcelona have won all four of their league matches this season and scored 17 goals.
- Feyenoord are unbeaten in five competitive matches this season.
- The teams met twice in the 1974/75 European Cup, with Barcelona winning the tie 3-0 on aggregate.
- Both teams have scored in normal time in six of Barcelona's last seven home Champions League matches.
- Barcelona have taken no more than seven corners in normal time in 11 of their last 12 home Champions League matches.
The hosts' attack should decide the outcome: Barcelona vs Feyenoord prediction
Feyenoord are in good form and are capable of causing problems, especially if they are given space to launch quick attacks. However, coping with Barcelona's current level of pressure for the entire match will be extremely difficult.
The Catalans look far too convincing going forward and should create chances regularly at home. The visitors may respond with a goal of their own, but the hosts clearly have greater overall quality and attacking depth.
