Feyenoord vs Fenerbahce Predictions

• Feyenoord fell short in their early tests under Robin van Persie
• Fenerbahce improved this summer, adding former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran
• The Super Lig side lost only two of eight European trips last season

Teething problems for hosts

Feyenoord begin their first full season under Robin van Persie on Wednesday night, with the club facing a decisive European tie before the Eredivisie campaign has even begun.

A home clash with Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce will be a huge test for Feyenoord, who enjoyed all of last season’s European success before van Persie took charge in late February.

The Dutch giants had a strong finish under the former Arsenal and Manchester United man, but they fell short in the biggest tests. Feyenoord lost home and away to Inter Milan under van Persie’s watch, while they were beaten by PSV and his former club, Heerenveen.

Since then, Feyenoord have lost Igor Paixao to Marseille, David Hancko to Atletico Madrid, and Antoni Milambo to Brentford.

Mourinho’s side have emerged stronger from the window, with former Villa striker Jhon Duran their most notable addition. His side took Lille to extra-time at this stage last season, while they lost only two of eight European trips.