Champions League: AC Milan vs. Feyenoord Picks — Rossoneri to Overcome First Leg Defeat? (Feb 18)

AC Milan face a huge challenge in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs this week against Feyenoord after suffering defeat in the Netherlands last Wednesday.

Feyenoord were excellent value for the 1-0 win in Rotterdam, with their only goal being scored inside the opening five minutes by Igor Paixao.

Milan offered very little threat in the final third, hitting the target from just six efforts. There will be increased pressure on the Italians this week, but they will be widely expected to make home advantage count at San Siro.

Odds

Second Meeting Between Sides

Last week’s first leg was the first meeting between AC Milan and Feyenoord since 2000. However, Milan have suffered defeats in two of their three overall matches against their Dutch opponents, with their only success coming in November 1969.

AC Milan vs. Feyenoord Key Stats

• Feyenoord have suffered defeats in five of their last six away matches against Italian sides.
• AC Milan have failed to progress from five of their last six ties after losing the first leg.
• Milan have recorded wins in each of their last three home matches in the Champions League.

AC Milan Team News

Pierre Kalulu is set to be out until the start of March, while Emerson Royal is also no nearer making his return. Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be fit enough to feature on the bench this week.

Possible Lineup

M. Maignan (GK); K. Walker, M. Gabbia, M. Thiaw, T. Hernandez, Y. Fofana, T. Reijnders, Y. Musah, J. Felix, C. Pulisic, T. Abraham

Feyenoord Team News

The visitors have a lengthy injury list to contend with this week. Quinten Timber’s absence is a big blow, while Calvin Stengs, Ramiz Zerrouki, Bart Nieuwkoop, and Gernot Trauner are all out.

Possible Lineup

T. Wellenreuther (GK); G. Read, T. Beelen, D. Hancko, Q. Hartman, J. Moder, L. Ivanusec, D. Milambo, A. Hadj-Moussa, A. Ueda, I. Paixao

AC Milan vs. Feyenoord Prop Picks

Feyenoord have caught the eye throughout the season in the Champions League, and their attacking threat could mean that there is value in both teams finding the net on Tuesday.

Christian Pulisic has been the man for the big occasion already for Milan this term, and the American international could be an interesting scoring angle when making prop selections.

AC Milan vs. Feyenoord Picks

AC Milan really struggled in the final third of the field last week in Rotterdam, and that is a major concern due to Feyenoord likely to take a more defensive approach this week.

Milan have failed to progress from five of their last six ties after losing the first leg, and that sequence could be extended this season.