Leverkusen’s shape is built around a high press that forces errors in the opponent’s build‑up, then they transition quickly with a tight midfield that controls tempo and feeds the lone finisher. Their finishing quality has been razor‑thin—two goals in five matches—but the defensive side is airtight, conceding none and using set pieces to swing momentum when the opponent’s shape collapses. Traveling to Poznan, they carry tournament nerves as a favorite that must win outright, relying on that compact pressing block and the threat of a counter that exploits any lapse in Lech’s defensive organization. Lech have found a more solid shape after a shaky start, now holding a compact line that limits space and forces errors from the visitor’s attack. Their recent surge—three wins after a loss and a draw—shows improved control in midfield, yet the finishing quality remains a bottleneck, with zero goals in the league phase and reliance on set‑piece routines to break through Leverkusen’s low block. At home, with the Municipal Stadium’s travel‑spot atmosphere, they feed off the crowd’s energy, but they still need a win or draw to keep alive in the market where a Leverkusen victory wipes out the alternative pick.