Feyenoord (h) pre-match thread

[Thekinkygoat]

We need a Napoli & Shaktar draw because if Napoli beat them they'll be counting on us playing a full strength side over in Shaktar as they'll have a chance at qualification.

I want a 3-2 Napoli win, puts them out on away goals in the head to head.

 

[mosssideblue]

If we win and shakhtar win top of the group still goes to the last game as it's head to head. This game is a dead rubber, Shakhtar weirdly might not be.

If we avoid defeat against Shakhtar in the last game then we top the group, regardless of tonight's result.

Then surely tonight is not a dead rubber as you say

 

[NorCalBlue]

But as has been pointed out, winning the group gets you the away leg first, which is worth having.

Exactly. There'll be good teams coming first and second in their groups, so you can't guarantee an easier draw either way, but playing away first is a definite advantage. Plus, winning the group keeps our momentum going, which is also a positive.

 

[Proy]

As advised a while ago by the club, to prevent feynoord buying them (it won't).

Cheers.

Managed to sort one anyway.

 

[mosssideblue]

I think you're missing the rather obvious possibility that if Napoli win tonight, we top the group by drawing this game. If Napoli and Shaktar draw, we top the group with a win.

So it is actually quite important, not a dead rubber at all. If we lose, we may have to go to the Ukraine just before the rags game, needing to get something from the game.

Far rather put it to bed tonight and then rest everyone before the swamp?

Absolutely right

 

[kaz7]

 

[mosssideblue]

Its Feyenoord we're up against. They can't even get a win in the Erediviese atm. And Shaktar plays away to a Napoli side that are desperate to win. We really should rest most of our starting players and give Brahim and Foden a real chance to impress.

It was also Wolves we were up against not so long ago.

 

[wattle]

Wow. It could be a high scoring night!

 

[RandomJ]

Surprised he's not giving Kev a rest.

 

[City Raider]

Cant help but be disappointed Foden doesn't start. Perfect platform.