A disciplined, forward-pressing plan will favour the home side: quick first-phase attacks down the right, early crosses and high full-back support will pin Peterborough deep and create set-piece chances. Barnsley’s tempo control and calmer choices in tight moments should decide the game, while sustained pressure on the opponent’s deep clearances is decisive, however a late red card or heavy surface could derail the pick.

Shnaider enters with significantly more top-tier experience and a versatile hard-court game that outclasses Jović's developing toolkit. The Russian’s powerful groundstrokes and superior ranking pedigree make her the rightful favorite.

Away side's sharper attack and calmer midfield control will likely keep Troyes on the front foot and create quick overloads down the flanks, exposing Bastia's space on transition. Set-piece threat and clinical finishing decide tight moments; calm defending in the last 20 minutes is decisive, a single defensive error or late penalty could derail the pick.