Midtjylland can create through more than one runner against Ajax's changed central supply. AZ's press can make Juventus work through an altered midfield before the visitors find space behind it. Brighton should have more of the ball at Getafe, whose direct attacks and second contacts can turn the match after either opening goal.
Midtjylland still have Billing, Wätjen, Rajovic and Emefile after creating chances in recent matches. Ajax's Brandt and Amrabat played against AZ but did not travel here, reducing the passing route that built their recent goals; Midtjylland's listed injuries missed the last match and its current squad retains the creators. Ajax have attacking answers, yet their recent leads required saves against the next accurate shot. I'm siding with Midtjylland to take something from this match.
AZ reached repeated accurate shots against Ajax and Twente through Meerdink and wide entries, despite losing both matches. Juventus can counter into the space behind AZ's press, but Zhegrova's decisive Napoli dribble cannot feature in this European match, McKennie also did not travel after playing Napoli, and Spalletti plans to rest Luiz while starting Sarr. Smit is available for limited substitute minutes after missing AZ's last game. These current roles give AZ a strong route to answer a Juventus attack, so I'm siding with AZ to take something from this match.
Brighton's rotated attack still has Rutter and supporting runners, while Getafe's Satriano and Ünal linked for two finishes against Sevilla. Getafe's wide defending has allowed repeat chances, and Brighton's recent away shutouts still required Verbruggen saves. Satriano and Ünal played and scored in Getafe's last match; Brighton's confirmed missing travellers include Kadıoğlu, Struijk and Azeez, but its available attacking group has kept creating. Getafe's second-half push and Brighton's wide supply each have a credible finishing route, so I'm siding with goals from both teams in regular time.
