Hoffenheim's possession and Lyon's wide breaks can turn each change of lead into another attack. Ajax's high full backs and Atalanta's patched central defence create space at both ends. Bournemouth's press against Milan's flank outlets brings a third game in which both teams have direct routes into the box.
Hoffenheim's Prass and Conté combined for chances at Gladbach, and their side attacked again quickly after an equalizer. Lyon have hurt opponents through wide runners and restarts, while Palace and Nice found ways back against them. Šulc played against Nice before his confirmed absence; Nakamura's supply remains and Himbert is set to start. I’m expecting Hoffenheim and Lyon to keep creating scoring sequences as the game opens.
Ajax's Brandt, Gloukh and other current creators drove the Groningen attack, with corners and high recoveries adding second chances. Atalanta can punish Ajax build-up mistakes through De Ketelaere and its wing players, and still scored after Raspadori was injured. Kolašinac left the Milan match injured on top of Atalanta's earlier central absences; the official squad retains several attacking alternatives. I’m expecting goals from both teams' routes in Ajax against Atalanta.
Bournemouth's Smith-to-Evanilson service and Rose's press meet Milan's Jashari-led exits and wide supply for Cisse. Milan's Ramos and Chukwueze played against Atalanta before their newer absences, but Cisse and the flank suppliers have already combined in Europe. Bournemouth's Cook, Christie and Evanilson also played their latest match together. I’m expecting the two sides to keep attacking after the first breakthrough.
