REF’s picks

A low-scoring first half is anticipated as both teams deploy identical tactical shapes that naturally congest the central zones.

1. 1The matching 5-3-2 formations tend to cancel each other out during the opening exchanges.
2. 2Neither side has shown a propensity for early goal avalanches in recent weeks.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.