Sunderland and Brentford both have recent examples of pressure turning a short pass into an immediate chance. Monza and Napoli bring a contest between delivery into midfield runners and quick forward combinations after a recovery. The common feature is an attacking route that reaches beyond a settled defensive shape.
Sunderland's Lech goal came from Angulo intercepting a goalkeeper's pass and supplying Tuterov close to goal. Brentford's own short exit was caught at Hull, where Damsgaard and Anthony later combined for the equaliser. Those actions give each side a practical way to reach the penalty area.
Damsgaard's official fitness clearance follows actual Hull minutes. Sunderland's projected cup rotation retains Tuterov, while senior passing roles and both defensive units are expected to change. I expect early pressure on the first receivers, followed by wider attacks once that pressure is escaped. That's why I'm backing goals in Sunderland against Brentford.
Politano's delivery and McTominay's arrivals have recently worked for Napoli against Roma. They meet a Monza defence that has continued to allow close and wide-to-central entries. Monza also retain the Mota, Foe Ondoa and Varela connections that produced quick attacks against Cagliari.
Politano is currently available, while Badiashile's absence and Rrahmani's return change Napoli's defensive personnel. Monza's main connecting roles remain in the projected team despite Folorunsho's exclusion. I expect Napoli's right-sided supply to test the box and Monza to seek their forwards after recoveries, with later changes bringing fresh receivers. That's why I'm backing goals in Monza against Napoli.
