Champions League
2025-01-22 - Feyenoord vs Bayern Munich
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; UEFA Champions League: 7th Round
Stadion Feijenoord (De Kuip) – Rotterdam
Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 - kickoff 21:00 CET
Feyenoord
Feyenoord currently sits fourth in the Dutch Eredivisie. However, their recent displays have been mostly poor, with the team failing to win any of their last three matches in the domestic championship.
After losing back-to-back against PSV Eindhoven (3-0) and FC Utrecht (1-2), they disappointed their fans again by playing 1-1 against Willem II last weekend. Even Feyenoord's fourth-place position in the Netherlands is shaking, so they are in a poor recent form awaiting the German giants.
In the UEFA Champions League, Feyenoord has won three out of six matches, averaging over two goals per game. Their chances of progression into the knockout stage are solid, but they must remain unbeaten at least once in their final two games against Bayern Munich at home or Lille away.
Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez has been in fine form, netting seven goals in his last six appearances across all competitions. He looks like a good bet for an anytime goalscorer in this match.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich approaches this fixture on the back of a 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, maintaining their position at the top of the league. They have won four straight games in Germany, so the Bavarians travel to Rotterdam in fine form.
In the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich has won its last three matches, demonstrating its strength against Benfica and PSG at home and Shakhtar Donetsk away.
Winning the last two games against Feyenoord and Slovan Bratislava will help Bayern Munich avoid playing playoffs, so we should expect a very motivated performance from them in this and the following game.
However, Bayern Munich’s sporting director, Max Eberl, has cautioned the team about the challenging atmosphere at De Kuip, emphasizing the passionate support Feyenoord receives from their fans.
Since Bayern Munich aims to secure a top-eight finish to avoid the playoff round, this final away match is crucial for their European campaign.
The Betting Verdict
Bayern Munich enters the match as favourites, with odds reflecting their chance of victory.
While considered an underdog, Feyenoord has shown offensive capabilities that could trouble the visitors. A high-scoring encounter is likely, and we might see a few goals here.
In the end, I expect the Bavarians to win, so take a bet on Bayern Munich to win in combination with at least a couple of goals scored.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Feyenoord 1-3 Bayern Munich
