KAA Gent VS Aarhus AGF

Tactical setups from both sides are highly likely to clog up the central midfield zone right from the start. Progressive through passes and penetration attempts through the crowded central channel will be far more difficult to pull off smoothly than usual. The most effective attacking call for any side that spots open space out on the flanks is to play the ball wide without hesitation, as this makes full use of the pitch’s full width to stretch the opposition’s defensive shape and open up more attacking room. As the ball is shifted out wide, the number of players packed in the central area will drop significantly, leaving large patches of unmarked space in the previously congested midfield that can be exploited to create high-quality goalscoring chances. The side that executes this wide-focused game plan better will stand the best chance of claiming the full three points in this fixture.