Atlético Madrid’s attacking form has been exceptional, with three or more goals landing in each of their last five matches across all competitions.

Their European performances have been particularly impressive, with an average of 2.2 goals scored in this season’s Champions League.

Slovan Bratislava, meanwhile, hold the dubious honour of the competition’s worst defensive record, conceding an average of 3.6 goals per game.

Given Slovan’s porous defence and Atléti’s attacking prowess, this total seems highly attainable.

Both teams display disciplinary trends that make this selection promising. Atlético Madrid average 2.6 yellow cards per game in Europe, while Slovan Bratislava contribute 2.2 on their own, with their opponents adding an average of 1.6.

Adding to this, referee Manfredas Lukjančukas has shown a propensity for issuing cards, averaging 4.5 yellows across his last four Champions League fixtures.

With Slovan likely chasing the game and frustrations mounting, coupled with Atlético’s physical style of play, it’s easy to see how this threshold could be comfortably exceeded.

The Ukrainian midfielder is Slovan Bratislava’s most frequent offender, averaging 1.75 fouls per game and committing two or more fouls in 8 of his last 10 appearances.

His combative playing style is particularly evident in Europe, where he has committed multiple fouls in each of his last three appearances.

Against a technically superior Atléti midfield, Ignatenko is likely to find himself overcommitting once again.

Atlético Madrid’s relentless style ensures sustained pressure throughout matches, and a goal in both halves has occurred in all five of their European games this season.

On the other hand, Slovan Bratislava’s defensive struggles have also seen this market land in all five of their group-stage matches.

With Atléti expected to dominate, goals across both halves are highly likely.

Building on his fouling tendencies, Ignatenko’s discipline issues make him a prime candidate for a booking. He averages a staggering 1 yellow card per 90 minutes and has been carded twice in his last three European appearances.

Against a high-calibre Atlético side, he may be forced into desperate challenges, making a card highly probable.

The Argentine forward has been a constant threat for Atlético, recently upping his accuracy. Averaging 0.87 shots on target per game this season, Álvarez has hit the target multiple times in three of his last four appearances, scoring four goals in the process.

With Slovan’s defensive frailties, Álvarez should again test the goalkeeper on multiple occasions.

The experienced Frenchman has been in sparkling form, scoring five goals in his last four outings.

Despite averaging fewer shots on target per game than Álvarez, Griezmann is ruthlessly efficient with his opportunities. His ability to score even in limited minutes, as seen in his substitute appearance during Atléti’s last European match, makes him a prime candidate to find the net again on Wednesday.

The Spanish left-back has been a consistent irritant to opposition defences, drawing 1.31 fouls per game in domestic play and 1.67 in Europe.

Given his attacking role and ability to provoke challenges, Galán is highly likely to attract at least one foul in this match–a mark he has achieved in his last four appearances.