Dortmund can keep feeding the box from wide areas, while Frankfurt have attackers who can answer after an early setback. Frankfurt's defensive second balls and Dortmund's control after a lead make the next phase important. Lens and Paris FC also have different ways into the box: wide supply for Lens and a press-led release for Paris. In both matches, a first goal can open another sequence rather than settle the contest.
Dortmund have Guirassy and Veerman available to turn crosses and recycled balls into chances against a Frankfurt defense that has struggled to finish the first save or clearance. Frankfurt can use Doan with Burkardt and Ebnoutalib, then Aséko as a different late link; those attackers featured in the recent evidence behind their creation. Dortmund's Can, Konstantelias and Lerma had already missed the Sabah match, while Frankfurt's Collins played 71 minutes against Köln and is considered fit. Frankfurt's longer rest also supports an attacking response if Dortmund take control early. I'm backing goals in Dortmund against Frankfurt.
Lens sent 13 shots from inside the box at Brugge and still have Thauvin and their wingbacks to deliver another wave. Paris turned a press win and Sinayoko's wide work into early open-play goals against Rennes, and Lens's short recovery makes the return attack relevant later. Édouard played at Brugge but is now out for Lens; Ivanović, Sotoca and Thauvin remain available. Paris's Ikoné and Sangui missed Rennes, so their absence did not stop that attacking route. Both sides have a credible way back after conceding, which is why I'm backing goals in Lens against Paris FC.
