Crvena zvezda's press should shape the opening against Copenhagen, with the first pass and second ball deciding where attacks begin. Copenhagen have a direct outlet and left-side service that can turn a broken press into box access. Getafe and Lugano face a different version of the same contest: home pressure against a visitor comfortable progressing wide. Both games can stay close even after the first goal.
Zvezda had plenty of possession against Lugano but allowed the clearer box chances, while Copenhagen have Cornelius as a target and López and Robert to carry the ball out. Bukari's suspension follows his start and goal against Mladost; Luckassen was already absent from the recent European defence. Copenhagen lose Král and Maseko after their recent involvement, but Madsen is in the travelling squad and the main attacking outlets remain. Zvezda can force early territory, yet Copenhagen's second contacts and response after a lead give them a route to stay level or better. That's why I'm siding with Copenhagen to avoid defeat.
Getafe can win the midfield recovery and find Mayoral or Ünal from a restart, but their recent home attack has often needed a single clean finish. Lugano made good box chances against Zvezda and can keep width through Grgić, Bislimi and the wingbacks. Steffen is missing after starting against Zvezda, while Djené is available in Europe after his Rayo dismissal; Lugano's reported cup rotation and Getafe's shorter recovery make the later phases important. Lugano's fresh wide and bench options can answer home pressure after the break. That's why I'm siding with Lugano to avoid defeat.
