Sociedad and Lyon should meet in a contest of pressure exits and wide receiving. Lyon can reach the space behind Sociedad's advanced side, while Sociedad can turn a recovery into a quick second attack. Anderlecht and Salzburg bring a different pressing duel, with each side able to turn a loose first pass into a box entry. The next ball after the first clearance may matter as much as the opening chance.
Sociedad have a current route through Sučić or Soler to Kubo and Oyarzabal, and they answered Levante's equaliser through a fresh wide receiver. Lyon's Tolisso and Nakamura can still connect with Abner, but Nuamah, who played and finished their recent Angers move, was subsequently ruled out by the interim coach. That change leaves Lyon's far-side finishing less established against a home side that can regain and deliver again. I’m siding with Real Sociedad to find the decisive finish.
Anderlecht can press Salzburg's reshaped back line, yet Salzburg can release Barry or go directly to Tabaković before the press settles. Vertessen and Krätzig provide further delivery, while Redzic and Lindström passed fitness tests after earlier concerns; that is availability, not a promised start. Anderlecht's productive recent supplier Aasgaard is reportedly unlikely after missing training, and Winkler missed the last match as well. Salzburg's first response after conceding at LASK showed how those central and wide routes can reconnect, so I’m siding with Salzburg to avoid defeat.
