Score Predictions - Page 4

Getafe (minor impact): Davinci (LB, knee injury, out till mid-December) – defensive impact minimal, cover available Aboukar (rotation CB, muscle injury) – limited effect Nyom (suspension) – backup player missing

Forced into defensive conservatism, De Zerbi’s adaptability is commendable but his bench lacks quality — only 19-year-old Gabbadini available in defense. He’s also historically struggled at Cagliari (2W, 3L, all away losses) and admitted pre-match, “We must not concede first,” hinting at a risk-averse mindset.

The loss of midfield orchestrator Galvin Stens (thigh injury, out until December) stripped the team of its only “attacking metronome.” Stens averaged 2.1 key passes per match, accounting for 35% of Pisa’s total. His replacements complete only 72% of passes—16% lower than Stens—and the central penetration is virtually gone.

Brighton, on the other hand, have won 5, drawn 2, and lost 3 of their last 10 games, showing fairly average form. They have some attacking firepower, with big wins over Chelsea and Barnsley, but their defense has been unstable, most recently losing 2-4 away to Manchester United. Brighton also face injury issues,

Liverpool have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 matches, showing significant inconsistency. In their most recent game, they lost 2-3 away to Brentford, but earlier in European competition, they had a big 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Arsenal have been in exceptional form recently, winning 9 and drawing 1 in their last 10 matches. At home, they have beaten strong teams such as Crystal Palace, Atlético Madrid, and West Ham United.

Looking at their encounters over the past year, Ajax holds a slight edge with 1 win and 1 draw. In the most recent home match, Ajax won 2-0, while Twente drew 2-2 at home. Overall, Ajax has a slight upper hand, but Twente’s home attack could pose challenges, although their defensive vulnerabilities cannot be ignored. Considering recent form, squad availability, and head-to-head records, this match is expected to be closely contested.

In the previous round, the team secured a 1-0 victory against a strong opponent, showing solid competitive form. For this match, they are expected to maintain a 5-3-2 formation.

Braunschweig currently sits 12th with 10 points, while Hannover 96 is 7th with 17 points. In their only encounter over the past year, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, indicating that the two teams are fairly evenly matched with no clear psychological advantage.

Currently, Kaiserslautern ranks 4th in the league with 18 points, while Nuremberg is in 15th place with only 8 points, showing a clear performance gap this season

On the positive side, Genk’s squad is nearly at full strength. Key players such as Vandekrombrugge, Kenen Kuba, and Mujadis Sadik are all available for selection, giving the manager tactical flexibility and depth. With no injuries or suspensions, Genk will look to rely on their home support to gain an early advantage.

In defense, Fenerbahçe boast reliable figures such as Tarik Çetin (GK), Munir Merkan, Ostervold, Çağlar Söyüncü, and Semedo. Their midfield core of Yüksek, Ederson, Asensio, and Talisca provides creativity and control, while the forward line—led by Artuğ Kocoglu and Nene Douglas—offers pa