Viseu's central receivers and far-post runners give them several ways to attack Rio Ave's advancing shape. The first pass beyond the home pressure should determine who gains the better positions. Marseille and Toulouse bring a different balance between attacking continuity and protection behind it. Marseille's recent scoring has been more convincing than their control of opposing chances.
Silva and Kahraman connect Viseu's recoveries, while Robinho and Messeguem have supplied Guilherme's far-post arrivals. Rio Ave's possession against Famalicao produced little box access, making the quality of their escape more important than the amount of ball they keep. Viseu changed much of their starting team for the cup, preserving a plausible league core for this contest.
Rio Ave's continuing absences restrict alternatives rather than newly breaking the last league team. Viseu's main attacking picture does not depend on Bouldini starting after his reported discomfort. I expect their pressure and delivery to create the more sustained route to a decisive goal, which is why I'm siding with Viseu to win.
Marseille retain Gouiri, Paixao and Hojbjerg in the latest squad reporting, preserving their combinations and midfield continuity. Yet the last league match with Hojbjerg starting still allowed substantial chances. Toulouse can connect Casseres with Tengstedt, or use Donnum's delivery toward Russell Rowe and the following runner.
Messali's injury changes Toulouse's right side, with Diallo the latest projected replacement and Sigur consequently able to remain central. Oppong's reported return adds another later running option. Those retained connections give Toulouse a route to respond as Marseille commit players forward, which is why I'm siding with Toulouse to come away unbeaten.
