Ebou Adams has hit the ground running since joining Portsmouth from Derby at the start of January, and he has already scored twice for his new club in just five starts. Adams has looked eager to impress, and has landed this selection in all five starts, registering multiple efforts in four of those matches, as well.

He had an average of 0.54 shots per 90 for Derby in the first half of the season, which is nothing to write home about, but that has risen significantly to 1.88 shots per 90 for Portsmouth, highlighting how he is given much more attacking freedom.

Adams also had an average of 1.23 shots per 90 for the Rams last season, scoring six goals. Those are impressive numbers for a defensive midfielder, but he does tend to pop up in promising positions, and doesn’t usually hesitate to shoot from distance.

Juventus were desperately unlucky to leave the San Siro empty-handed on Saturday night, as Piotr Zielinski’s 90th-minute goal secured all three points for Inter Milan. Juve were reduced to ten in the first half, but were still able to cause problems on the break, finishing with a tally of 10 shots worth 0.92 xG. Weston McKennie accounted for two of those efforts, both of which hit the target.

The American international has been active in the final third this season and is averaging 1.61 shots per 90 across all competitions. He has scored twice in his last four matches, during which he has recorded a total of nine shots.

McKennie has been in excellent form recently, and has landed this selection in seven out of eight Champions League games overall. He only failed against Dortmund in matchday 1, but the 27-year-old was substituted after only 60 minutes in that one.

Matchday 8 of Champions League was a dramatic one for these sides, as the tie was decided by Anatoliy Trubin, Benfica’s goalkeeper, who scored a header in the 98th minute. That goal meant Benfica snatched a play-off spot by the skin of their teeth, while Real Madrid narrowly missed out on a top-eight finish.

Buoyed by the home crowd, Benfica put in an inspired performance in Lisbon, and they racked up 22 shots worth 3.01 xG. Andreas Schjelderup played his part, bagging himself two goals to help his side secure the win. He accrued a total of five shots in that game, with three on target, highlighting just how much success he found in the final third.

The Norwegian international should be looking forward to this matchup once again, as Jose Mourinho will hope his side can replicate such a performance.

Nico Schlotterbeck was suspended for Dortmund's last game against Mainz, although his services weren’t really needed, as the Black and Yellows cruised to a 4-0 win. Still, the German international looks set for a swift recall to the starting XI against Atalanta here, in what is a big clash at Signal Iduna Park.

Schlotterbeck is averaging 1.21 shots per 90 across all competitions this season, which is already impressive for a centre back, but that figure rises to an eye-catching 2.0 shots per 90 over Dortmund’s last 10 games. The 26-year-old has landed this selection in each of his last nine starts across all competitions, including one shot against Inter Milan in matchday 8 of the Champions League.

He has been a lot more willing to get forward in open play recently, with a few of his shots coming from well outside the box.

Ousmane Dembele scored PSG’s only goal of the game against Rennes last time out, as he managed four shots with two on target before being substituted after 75 minutes. The Frenchman has struggled with injuries this season, but looks to be operating at full fitness again. He also bagged himself a brace against Marseille in the Le Classique derby, making that three goals scored in his last two games alone.

Dembele is averaging 3.57 shots per 90 across all competitions this season, and has landed this bet in five of his last six starts. He played a limited role against Monaco when these sides last met, but he has scored six goals in four starts against the Monaco before that. He has every reason to be looking forward to this matchup, given how he has landed this selection in all four starts against Monaco as a PSG player.