Como's Paz and Douvikas can turn possession into central box chances, especially when an opponent's first pass is loose. Sassuolo can answer with Berardi and Lauriente in the space behind advancing fullbacks. Mainz likewise have strong attacking entries through Becker and Amiri, while Bremen can use wide delivery to find Füllkrug. Each match has a clear home attacking route and a visiting side with a working reply.
Como's pressure reaches the area through Paz, Couto and Douvikas, but their recent wins also allowed opponents quality shots. Sassuolo's Matic and Esposito can connect the first release to Berardi and Lauriente, and Odenthal adds a restart route. Como's missing wide and forward options were largely absent against United, while Sassuolo's main wide attackers played their latest match and their defensive gaps are already visible in that sample. With Como coming off the shorter turnaround, Sassuolo have enough repeat supply to stay involved throughout. That's why I'm siding with Sassuolo.
Mainz can send Becker behind Bremen's back line and feed Tietz through Caci and Amiri. Bremen have Füllkrug as a target, Grüll and Weiser for delivery, and Reis on the next ball. Seven of Bremen's listed absences were already present for the Paderborn match, and Stark also logged no minutes; Mainz's missing defensive and goalkeeping names likewise missed Schalke. Bremen's active group produced repeated box entries in its comeback, while Mainz's home defence has offered similar access. That's why I'm siding with Werder Bremen.
