Feyenoord – Fenerbahce Tip Champions League, Qualification, 3rd Round, First Leg on Wednesday, 06.08.2025 at 21:00
It already feels like the Champions League group stage! In the third qualifying round for Europe’s premier club competition, Feyenoord Rotterdam and Fenerbahce Istanbul, two teams that could easily compete in the main draw, will face each other in a direct duel.
In my Feyenoord Fenerbahce prediction, I’m focusing on a high-scoring affair and going for the “both teams to score” bet. Both the Dutch and the Turks have had a turbulent preseason and are likely to look to their offense to get them through.
It is no coincidence that the major bookmakers are holding back with their odds on goal bets. However, the classic “Over 2.5 goals” is still a viable alternative at odds of around 1.55.
My Feyenoord Fenerbahce tip: Both teams to score
Here are the reasons for my prediction:
- Feyenoord’s preseason was wild, with a total of 19 goals scored in six games.
- Fenerbahce has scored at least one goal in each of its last nine games across all competitions.
- This is the first competitive game of the season for both teams, so you won’t find any well-rehearsed defensive lines.
Feyenoord vs. Fenerbahce AI predictions:
You know how it is: as soon as I open my mouth to reveal my predictions, ChatGPT comes roaring out of the woodwork and gives me a digital spanking. So, I’ll dutifully present the Feyenoord Fenerbahce AI prediction, which, as usual, is divided into three risk categories.
When it comes to low risk, ChatGPT leaves the spade in the ground. In fact, the AI itself suggests the tip “Both teams to score.” For a change, the old tin can and I are on the same wavelength.
Predicted chance of winning:
| Feyenoord win |
Draw |
Fenerbahce win |
| 46% |
24% |
30% |
The AI sees the medium risk in the tip “Fenerbahce win with a handicap of +1.” I don’t disagree here either. I expect a high-scoring duel between Feyenoord and Fenerbahce.
Nevertheless, I expect it to be a close game in which one goal will make the difference in the end. The odds of around 1.85 are therefore definitely worth considering.
The AI has selected a goal scorer bet for the high risk. You can bet on “Jhon Duran (Fenerbahce) to score the first goal of the game” at odds of around 6.20. I find it difficult to assess such match outcome bets.
What you need to bear in mind when betting on Feyenoord vs. Fenerbahce
- The most recent encounter between the two teams ended in a 3-3 draw in 2018.
- Feyenoord and Fenerbahce have already met once in the third round of the Champions League qualifiers in the 2002/03 season. Back then, the Dutch team prevailed (2-0, 1-0).
- A draw unlikely? Fenerbahce has only drawn once in its last 16 games across all competitions.
- Feyenoord has only kept one clean sheet in its last seven games.
- The Dutch side has won only two of its last seven games.
