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Feyenoord host Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 3 November 2026, and ahead of kickoff we’ve built predicted lineups for both sides from how each squad has been selected in recent weeks. Both camps have looked fairly settled through their last six matches, though Feyenoord show noticeably less rotation than Inter Milan up front and in defence. These projections are not confirmed team news – they’re our expected XIs based on recent starting patterns, which can still shift before the official sheets are read out.
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Predicted Feyenoord Line-up
Feyenoord are projected to line up in a 4-3-3, the formation preferred by head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst. It’s a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match – which says plenty about how little this group has been shuffled lately. Goalkeeper Tjark Ernst has started all six matches used for this projection, making him close to guaranteed between the posts, while further back Tsuyoshi Watanabe has only three starts across the same span, the one name in this XI whose place looks less than certain.
Feyenoord predicted XI: Tjark Ernst; Givairo Read, Mika Mármol, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Javi López; Gjivai Zechiel, Charles Vanhoutte, Oussama Targhalline; Nacho Ferri, Anis Hadj Moussa, Luciano Valente
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Tjark Ernst | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 26 | Givairo Read | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 35 | Mika Mármol | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | Tsuyoshi Watanabe | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 16 | Javi López | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Gjivai Zechiel | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 34 | Charles Vanhoutte | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 28 | Oussama Targhalline | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| F | 19 | Nacho Ferri | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| F | 23 | Anis Hadj Moussa | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| F | 10 | Luciano Valente | 5/6 | 3/3 |
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup
Inter Milan’s projected shape is the 3-5-2 that Cristian Chivu prefers, also built from the last six line-ups available. The side is largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, though there’s clearly more turnover here than at Feyenoord. Benjamin Pavard has yet to start across this sample and was absent from the most recent match, leaving him the shakiest name in the projected back three, while at the other end Marcus Thuram has started all six games used for this projection and leads the forward line with the clearest claim to his place.
Inter Milan predicted XI: Josep Martinez; Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, Benjamin Pavard; Carlos Augusto, Andy Diouf, Nicolò Barella, Petar Sučić, Hakan Çalhanoğlu; Marcus Thuram, Ange-Yoan Bonny
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Josep Martinez | 4/6 | 1/3 |
| D | 31 | Yann Bisseck | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 25 | Manuel Akanji | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 28 | Benjamin Pavard | 0/6 | 0/3 |
| M | 30 | Carlos Augusto | 4/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 17 | Andy Diouf | 4/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 23 | Nicolò Barella | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Petar Sučić | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 20 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Marcus Thuram | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| F | 14 | Ange-Yoan Bonny | 2/6 | 1/3 |
Team News: Who Is Out
Feyenoord’s team news ahead of this match is dominated by defensive absences: Thomas Beelen, Jeremiah St. Juste, Gijs Smal, Bart Nieuwkoop, Reiss Nelson, Jordan Bos and Shaqueel Van Persie are out injured, a list that leaves the back line particularly thin. Among the bench options, Sem Steijn, Thijs Kraaijeveld and Gaoussou Kyassou Diarra have each started once in this run and look the likeliest names to be called upon if further cover is needed.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Beelen | D | injured | Broken leg |
| Jeremiah St. Juste | D | injured | Leg Injury |
| Gijs Smal | D | injured | Sprained ankle |
| Bart Nieuwkoop | D | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Reiss Nelson | F | injured | Muscle bruise |
| Jordan Bos | D | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Shaqueel Van Persie | F | injured | Contusion |
For Inter Milan, John Stones, Luis Henrique, Lautaro Martínez and Curtis Jones are out injured, while Alessandro Bastoni is unavailable through suspension, stripping more depth from an already rotating defence. Federico Dimarco, who has started four of the six matches used here, is the bench option best placed to step into the side if cover is required at the back.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stones | D | injured | Muscle bruise |
| Luis Henrique | F | injured | Thigh Muscle Strain |
| Alessandro Bastoni | D | suspended | Red card suspension |
| Lautaro Martínez | F | injured | Thigh problems |
| Curtis Jones | M | injured | Thigh problems |
How These Line-ups Were Picked
Each projected XI is built from that team’s last six line-ups, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones so current form shapes the pick. Players confirmed injured or suspended are removed from selection entirely before the expected XI is built. This is a projection designed to get as close as possible to the actual team sheet, but it can still change once the official line-ups are confirmed before kickoff.
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FAQ
What formation are Feyenoord and Inter Milan expected to play on 3 November 2026?
Feyenoord are projected to use a 4-3-3 with Tjark Ernst in goal, while Inter Milan are set up in a 3-5-2 with Josep Martinez between the posts.
Who is unavailable for Feyenoord vs Inter Milan?
Feyenoord are without Thomas Beelen, Jeremiah St. Juste, Gijs Smal, Bart Nieuwkoop, Reiss Nelson, Jordan Bos and Shaqueel Van Persie through injury. Inter Milan are missing John Stones, Luis Henrique, Lautaro Martínez and Curtis Jones injured, plus the suspended Alessandro Bastoni.
When do Feyenoord and Inter Milan play, and what do the predicted lineups and team news look like?
Feyenoord face Inter Milan on Tuesday 3 November 2026, and the predicted lineups and team news above reflect how each squad has been selected across their recent matches heading into that fixture.
Which side’s lineup looks more settled ahead of kickoff?
Feyenoord look the more settled of the two, with all 11 projected starters having played the last match, compared with 9 of 11 for Inter Milan.