Will Rotterdam’s defense stop record-breaker Douvikas? Feyenoord vs Como Champions League prediction
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 18:45 EEST Central European Time, an intriguing clash in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League league phase will take place at Rotterdam’s legendary 51,000-seat “De Kuip” stadium, as Dutch side Feyenoord host the sensation of Italian football — Como.
The two teams head into the second round with contrasting emotional backdrops: the Dutch side were steamrolled by Barcelona at “Camp Nou” (1-5) on Matchday 1 and must now take all three points at home. The Italian outfit, meanwhile, pulled off a major upset by defeating German side RB Leipzig in the opening round and are ready to test the hosts’ defense in Rotterdam.
The teams have never previously met in official UEFA competitions. However, their styles point toward an open game: Feyenoord matches this season have produced an average of 4.8–5.0 goals, while Como have scored six goals in their last two away games.
Feyenoord
The Rotterdam side have hit a phenomenal run of form domestically, winning three consecutive matches in all competitions and scoring 14 goals during that stretch. Last weekend, they comfortably defeated a strong AZ side (2-0) in the Eredivisie, having previously demolished Utrecht 5-0 and Zwolle 7-0.
The hosts’ main attacking threats are winger Anis Hadj Moussa (five goals in his last four matches) and powerful forward Nacho Ferri. Feyenoord have scored in all eight league rounds, finding the net 26 times in total, but their open style and defensive absences regularly leave space behind the wing-backs.
Como
The Italian club have made the best start to a Serie A campaign in their history, collecting 11 points from their first six matches. Cesc Fàbregas’ side favor a bold possession-based approach, building out from the back under pressure through short passing combinations.
The spearhead of the attack is Greek forward Anastasios Douvikas, who has set a club record for goals in a calendar year with 12 strikes in 2026. His last five goals have all come away from home, including goals in victories over Napoli and Genoa.
Probable lineups
- Feyenoord: Ernst - Read, Mármol, St Juste, López - Vanhoutte, Zechiël, Targhaline - Hadj Moussa, Valente, Ferri
- Como: Butez - Couto, Chalobah, Ramón, Valle - Da Cunha, Milla, Paz - Diao, Baturina, Douvikas
Prediction
Both teams are built to create and have little interest in shutting games down. Feyenoord have scored 14 goals in their last three matches, while Como regularly punish opponents on the road. A meeting between two aggressive attacks almost guarantees that the standard over/under line will be surpassed. My prediction — over 3 goals.
