Lecce's immediate pressure meets Genoa's inside receivers and quick vertical attacks. In Viseu, Académico's midfield connections and far-side runs meet Rio Ave's mobile buildup. Both matches depend on whether the first escape leaves a defence recovering toward its own goal.
Lecce still created chances at Frosinone after Geubbels withdrew, including Gorter's recovery and pass to Monteiro. Their defensive handovers allowed cutbacks and runners behind, matching Genoa's recent Baldanzi delivery and Vitinha carrying route. Gaspar and Geubbels remain unavailable, as they were in Lecce's final last-match team, so the recent creation already reflects those losses.
Genoa's compact shape has also allowed substantial box access despite consecutive clean sheets. I expect Lecce's pressure and Genoa's releases to produce opportunities in both directions, with later changes altering the width. That's why I'm backing goals in Lecce–Genoa.
Académico can feed Clóvis through Kahraman or find Guilherme on the far side of crosses. Rio's latest possession produced little box access while their wide protection broke down. Miszta and Aguilera are continuing absences; Hugo already played in goal, so this is an existing arrangement rather than a fresh goalkeeper change. Bouldini's condition remains unconfirmed, with Clóvis expected to lead the attack after appearing from the cup bench.
The home press can hurry Rio's first pass, while the demonstrated wide-to-central connections offer another route when Académico build. Those current attacking partnerships carry more weight than the winning sequence. That's why I'm siding with Académico Viseu to win.
