The second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 third qualifying round between Fenerbahce (Turkey) and Feyenoord (Netherlands) will take place on August 12 at the Fenerbahce Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul. The score of the first match was 2-1 in favor of Feyenoord. Fenerbahce vs. Feyenoord: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Fenerbahce
In the first leg, José Mourinho's side suffered a 1-2 defeat away from home, conceding the decisive goal in stoppage time. This was only Fenerbahce's second loss in their last eight Champions League matches (3 wins, 3 draws). Moreover, the club has failed to score more than one goal in eight of their last ten matches in this European competition. To advance to the next round, the Turkish side needs to win by at least two goals in regular time. It's worth noting that the team has not reached the final qualifying stage of the Champions League since the 2013/14 season.
- The club has not lost in regular time in their last seven home matches in the Champions League (3 wins, 4 draws).
- The team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 90 minutes in their last five home matches in this European competition.
- Both teams scored in regular time in 4 of Fenerbahce's last 5 home matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Fenerbahce (4-5-1)
Irfan Can Eğribayat – Mert Müldür, Milan Skriniar, Jayden Oosterwolde, Archie Brown – Fred, Sofyan Amrabat, Irfan Kahveci, Sebastian Szymański, Oguz Aydın – Youssef En-Nesyri.
Midfielder Talisca will miss the match due to injury.
Feyenoord
Robin van Persie's side won the first leg against Fenerbahce at home, marking Feyenoord's first Champions League victory in four matches (1 draw, 2 losses). Additionally, the club scored more than one goal for the first time in five previous matches in this European competition. To advance to the next round, the team needs to avoid losing in regulation time. If the Dutch side loses by one goal, extra time will be played. It's notable that Feyenoord has participated in the main draw of the Champions League in the last two seasons.
- The club has not won in regular time in 12 of their last 14 away matches in the Champions League (2 draws, 10 losses).
- The team has scored in 90 minutes in their last seven away matches in this tournament.
- Feyenoord has conceded at least two goals in regular time in 5 of their last 7 away matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Feyenoord (4-5-1)
Timon Wellenreuther – Jordan Lotomba, Anel Ahmedhodžić, Jordan Bos, Tsuyoshi Watanabe – Quinten Maduro, Quinten Timber, Hwang In-beom, Anis Hadj-Moussa, Leo Sauer – Ayase Ueda.
Defenders Bart Nieuwkoop and Gijs Smal, midfielder Jakub Moder, and forward Julian Carranza are injured.
Referee
István Kovács (Romania)
Matches – 13 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 15%.
Fenerbahce vs. Feyenoord: Match Prediction
In a matchup like this, I expect an open game, especially since the first leg was high-scoring. Both teams have been effective in attack on the European stage. Fenerbahce regularly finds the back of the net at home: in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Champions League, the Turkish side has scored. At the same time, the club has not been very reliable defensively, keeping clean sheets only twice in this span.
Feyenoord rarely achieves success away but actively presses forward. In their last seven away matches in the Champions League, the Dutch side has never left the field without scoring, and in three instances during this period, they scored three goals. However, their attacking style negatively impacts their defense: in their last 14 away matches in this European competition, the team has never kept a clean sheet. Moreover, in their last four away matches in the Champions League, the club conceded 12 goals.
I anticipate a productive attacking display from both sides, so my prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
