Como's passing combinations meet Sassuolo's difficulties with the first pass and the next defensive action. Sassuolo retain forward outlets that can use the space behind Como's advancing fullbacks. Paderborn and Hamburg present a different contest, built around direct pressure and the pass that escapes it.
Paz, Baturina and Douvikas remain the core of Como's receiving game, with midfield and fullback changes offering alternative supply. The missing forward options reduce the bench, but the recent attack already operated without most of them; Sassuolo's existing Esposito connections and wide runners have also created real responses. With Como on a compressed schedule and Sassuolo better rested, I expect attacking exchanges to continue beyond the first goal. That's why I'm siding with more goals in Como against Sassuolo.
Paderborn have direct connections through Tigges and Marino, but their recent forward commitments have also allowed substantial opposing chances. Hamburg have generated attacks with less possession, and the official clearance of Lokonga, Daka and Jatta adds choices after all three missed the previous squad. The established release-and-run route gives Hamburg a useful response as Paderborn push forward. That's why I'm siding with Hamburger SV to avoid defeat.
