Betis and Feyenoord should trade attacks down the flanks, with Betis using Antony and Abde and Feyenoord releasing Read and Hadj Moussa. Bayern and Arsenal bring a different test of the first pass, as Bayern press high and Arsenal vary central protection with direct exits. Inter can hold territory against Shakhtar, yet a lost first ball may give the visitors an immediate wide run. Each match has a clear route for the side defending longer spells to respond.
Feyenoord's right-side link reached the box against Como and Telstar with their present absences. Betis still have dangerous wide delivery, but Cucho is out after playing Barcelona, leaving a changed central finishing role; Feyenoord's main travelling absences had already missed Telstar. A Betis lead can pull Read forward and create chances both ways, while Feyenoord have shown a quick reply after falling behind. I'm siding with Feyenoord to keep this match close.
Bayern can press Arsenal toward Kane and Díaz, but Arsenal's Rice and Bruno screen can release Saka or Gyökeres behind the advancing fullbacks. Olise is suspended after playing Leipzig, Kimmich is newly doubtful, and Arsenal's Konsa-Gabriel pair has started both recent wins despite Saliba's absence. That gives Arsenal an established central defence and an outlet when Bayern's first pressure is beaten. I'm siding with Arsenal to take at least a draw.
Inter's wing supply should bring Thuram and the replacement forwards into the box, while Shakhtar can send Pedrinho's first pass toward Alisson or Mendoza behind Inter's advanced cover. Lautaro missed Bologna after playing Brugge, and Shakhtar's principal wide roles remain available despite several absences elsewhere. Inter have recently conceded from a right-side first-ball loss and allowed attacks into the space behind their wingbacks. Shakhtar can use that route to stay close, so I'm siding with Shakhtar to resist a heavy defeat.
