Levante's forward pressure leaves an important contest in the space behind it. Atlético have recently reached their central finisher through low deliveries from different wide suppliers. Bologna and Monza also bring recognisable delivery and receiving connections into a match where the defensive handovers have been uneven.
Baena can join Atlético's first forward pass, Grimaldo supplies from the left, and Álvarez attacks the receiving space. Lookman's delivery against Stuttgart and Grimaldo's against Deportivo produced the same useful finishing relationship through different routes. Levante's Sociedad defeat showed their pressure being crossed into a wide attack, followed by another quick concession after they equalised.
Dela is cleared to return for Levante, and Cuti Romero is available for Atlético; neither return is being counted as an automatic defensive repair. Koke and Cardoso remain absent, but Hjulmand has already played in the replacement midfield, with Llorente offering another allocation. I expect the visitors to alternate territorial spells with quicker attacks and make use of their adjustment options after halftime. That repeated wide connection is why I'm siding with Atlético Madrid to win.
Bologna can reach runners through Miranda and Zortea or create a separate chance from a restart. Miranda's delivery found Casale at Cagliari, while Monza subsequently left a corner receiver unmarked against Napoli. At the other end, Robinson supplied Varela against Napoli and Mota remains a further connecting option.
Bologna's missing central forwards leave Odgaard carrying the linking role. Orsolini is available and Dovbyk offers limited minutes, but the attacking case already exists through the players used recently. Monza's midfield and defensive absences have not removed Robinson or Varela. I expect the game to develop through wide entries and second balls, with the first goal drawing more runners forward. That's why I'm siding with goals in Bologna against Monza.
