Feyenoord vs. AS Roma Predictions

Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Feyenoord vs. AS Roma at Europa League

Where: De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands
When: Friday, February 16, 01:45 AM

Destiny put Feyenoord and Roma together for the third year in a row, and there is a strange feeling among the fans that this is more than just a coincidence. Roma had more luck in the previous two meetings, yet right now, Feyenoord looks like a slight favorite in this matchup. Jose Mourinho’s departure brought some turbulences, but De Rossi managed to absorb them until now.

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Feyenoord

The Dutch champions improved their form since coming back from a pause. Feyenoord posted four wins and two losses in the new calendar year and is coming off two wins over AZ Alkmaar, which definitely boosted their morale. Previously, the champs defeated PSV in the derby game, 1-0.

Four clean sheets are something unusual for any Dutch unit, and the Rotterdamers managed to record that in the last 360 minutes. Feyenoord won four of the past five contests, and all but one ended with under 2.5 goals.

Eredivisie champions didn’t lose in the past six meetings at home. In three Champions League appearances at De Kuip, they managed to post two victories over Celtic and Lazio, losing to Atletico Madrid.

AS Roma

Jose Mourinho’s departure left little trace on the results, furthermore, under De Rossi, Roma has nothing but wins, yet we need to notice that the atmosphere around the club isn’t as high as before. You need to realize that Mourinho had a special bond with the fans and the city, who adored the Special One.

Under De Rossi, Roma looks more offensive-minded because all three games with him in charge had three or more hits, plus the friendly one vs. Al Shabab, 1-2.

Roma’s offensive potential is solid, with Lukaku and Dybala, but to be honest, their recent rivals in Serie A were more or less mediocre, like Verona, Salernitana, and Cagliari.

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Feyenoord and AS Roma Possible Lineups

Feyenoord: Wellenreuther; Geertruida, Trauner, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Timber, Zerrouki; Nieuwkoop, Gimenez, Minteh

Roma: Patricio; Karsdorp, Mancini, Llorente, Angelino; Pellegrini, Paredes, Cristante; El Shaarawy, Dybala; Lukaku

* at the time of writing these lineups were relevant

Feyenoord vs AS Roma Head to Head

The most important meeting these two units had was in the 2022 Conference League finals, when Roma defeated the rivals 1-0 and won the title. The year after, these two squared off in the Europa League quarterfinals. After losing in Rotterdam 1-0, Roma won at home, 4-1, after extra times, though.

Feyenoord vs. AS Roma Predictions

Feyenoord is cautious these days, and isn’t too focused on offense. Meanwhile, De Rossi will have to protect his goal much better than he used to in previous events, which is why we don’t expect high efficiency at De Kuip, but rather a moderate one, with 2 or 3 goals.

Our verdict: 2 or 3 goals