Feyenoord v Salzburg Best Betting Predictions, Cheat Sheet & Predicted Lineups

UEFA Europa League Round of 16 First Leg Preview

Dutch giants Feyenoord will play host to Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie on Thursday, March 9.

Feyenoord have been in impressive form in Europe this season, winning their group and then beating Sevilla in the knockout round play-offs. Salzburg, meanwhile, finished second in their group behind Roma but then knocked out Real Sociedad in the play-offs.

Both sides will be confident of their chances of progressing to the quarter-finals. Feyenoord have a strong home record in Europe, while Salzburg are a dangerous attacking team.

Feyenoord v Salzburg Betting Predictions

• Feyenoord to win: 13/10
• Draw: 12/5
• Salzburg to win: 13/5

Cheat Sheet

• Feyenoord have won their last three home matches in the Europa League.
• Salzburg have won their last two away matches in the Europa League.
• The two teams have never met before in European competition.

Predicted Lineups

Feyenoord: Bijlow; Geertruida, Hancko, Trauner, Pedersen; Kokcu, Szymanski; Jahanbakhsh, Dilrosun, Idrissi; Gimenez

Salzburg: Kohn; Dedic, Wober, Solet, Ulmer; Seiwald, Gourna-Douath; Kjaergaard, Szoboszlai, Okafor; Sesko

What to Watch For

• The battle between Feyenoord's attack and Salzburg's defense will be key.
• Salzburg will be looking to exploit Feyenoord's counter-attacking threat.
• The atmosphere in De Kuip is sure to be electric.

Conclusion

This is a tough match to call, but Feyenoord's home advantage could give them the edge.

However, Salzburg are a dangerous team and will be confident of getting a result in Rotterdam.