Tosu's pressing and attacking corners meet Kawasaki's ability to release runners after a regain or a switch of play. The contest should involve repeated changes between territory and transition. Persib and Melbourne Victory offer a separate exchange of direct outlets and box combinations against altered defensive cover.
Tosu's changed cup side produced goals through Yoshino and Yamauchi, with seven corners adding another source of pressure. Kawasaki's recent Ito-to-Marcinho deliveries and immediate attacks after recovering possession meet a Tosu defence that conceded through crosses and headers against Niigata. Their cup alternatives have also contributed goals from different roles.
Jojo's current hamstring injury removes the assister of Yoshino's previous cup goal, so Tosu need a different connection around that receiver. Kawasaki's older injury list was already part of the teams examined, and Lacerda's latest injury exit leaves his involvement unresolved. The attacking case rests on the other demonstrated cup scorers and recently used supply options. I expect the first pressing contest to develop through substitutions and fresh receiving runs, and I'm siding with goals in Tosu against Kawasaki.
Persib can enter through Peralta's close combinations or Menalo's run onto a direct pass. Victory retain the Valadon–Nduka–Jelacic sequence that produced the derby opener. Those are specific ways to reach the area against the wide-to-central cover each opponent recently struggled to maintain.
Teja and the suspended Klok are missing for Persib, with Fitrah having completed the preceding league match and Haye offering recent midfield and set-piece supply. Victory's travelling squad excludes Inserra, Davidson and May, changing their defensive relationships while retaining the demonstrated direct attacking chain. Persib's partly rested options and Victory's forward connection give each side a way to respond as the game develops. I'm expecting Persib and Melbourne Victory each to find the net.
