Zorya vs Feyenoord predictions, betting tips & match preview

While Feyenoord are running away with things in Holland, their next task is a trip to Ukraine. They face group minnows Zorya, looking to claim all three points in their push for a place in the last 32. Will they be able to claim an away victory, or will they slip up after a long journey?

Feyenoord are level with Manchester United, and they have to sense an opportunity to top the group. The Red Devils are struggling at the moment, while the Dutch side are full of confidence. They do have to be wary of Fenerbahce, who are still aiming to claim a place in the next round themselves. The Eredivisie leaders are far from guaranteed a place in the last 32.

Zorya’s first home Europa League group game saw them claim a point against Fenerbahce. This will be a step up for them, given how Feyenoord have started this season. They’re now favourites for the Eredivisie title with the bookies, having won 82% of their matches so far. They’re still unbeaten domestically, so they will be confident of a result when they head to Ukraine.

You can’t help but be impressed with Feyenoord’s record this term. They’ve managed to score 2.55 goals per game this term, conceding just 0.55 a match. That figure drops to just 0.2 goals in their away trips. That’s an amazing defensive record, one which should really help them during tough European away trips like these.

Given their defensive record, we should really expect a low scoring game here. Both Zorya and Feyenoord have seen two goals or less in their last three games in this competition. In fact, this group as a whole has been incredibly goal shy. Just one of the five matches these two have been involved in have seen more than one goal. If you see that trend continuing, you might want to take a look at under 1.5 goals, which is priced at 2/1 with bet365.

If it is to be a low scoring game, you’d fancy Feyenoord to edge it. Zorya have managed just one goal so far in the competition, that works out at 0.3 goals per game. The Ukrainians have converted just 3% of their chances, while they’ve failed to win any of their last five Europa League games. With Feyenoord winning every away league game so far, we’re backing them to carry that form into this clash. A win for the visitors is our tip, at 13/10 with bet365.