Bruno Petkovic has been a magnet for fouls this season, drawing an impressive 2.71 per game. His ability to hold up play and frustrate defenders has seen him win two or more fouls in all but one match. With Vanderson, who averages 1.4 fouls committed per game, likely marking him, Petkovic’s knack for forcing defenders into mistakes could once again play a pivotal role.

Folarin Balogun, meanwhile, has been consistently dangerous in front of goal. He takes at least two shots per game, maintaining a perfect record of hitting the target in every appearance this season, including those where he comes off the bench. His precision and positioning ensure he’s always a threat.

Eliesse Ben Seghir has been equally reliable, averaging 1.33 shots on target per match. He has found the target in his last three competitive outings, registering two or more on two occasions. Starting all but one game this season, Seghir’s sharpness in the final third adds another layer of threat to his team’s attack.

Aleksandr Golovin, despite playing just five games this season (starting three), ranks third in foul involvements for Monaco, trailing only Eliesse Ben Seghir and Lamine Camara. His attacking threat was particularly notable in his last outing against Montpellier, where he was involved in seven fouls, drawing four himself.

In all three games he has started, Golovin has been fouled at least twice, and he also drew a foul when coming off the bench. Facing Zagreb’s most carded player, Stefan Ristovski, down the left flank, Golovin is poised to be fouled multiple times, given the threat he consistently poses.

Monaco have started the season in scintillating form, remaining unbeaten with X wins from their first six Ligue 1 games, alongside an impressive victory over Barcelona. Their dominance extends to away fixtures as well, having won eight of their last nine on the road in the league.

In stark contrast, Dinamo Zagreb have struggled recently, breaking a three-match losing streak with a cup victory against lower-league opposition. Their form has also faltered, losing their last 2 of their last three games, contributing to a third-place position in the HNL after eight rounds. They sit with just 2 wins as well as 3 defeats in their last six competitive outings.

Given the contrasting form of the two teams, Monaco are poised to claim another victory, extending their strong start in both the domestic league and the Champions League.

Though Dinamo Zagreb sit only 8th in their league for yellow cards, averaging 11.8 fouls per game, they have struggled to stay out of the referee’s book. They’ve received at least one yellow card in every match this season, except their opener. When it comes to European competition, Zagreb’s discipline worsens, with multiple bookings in two of their three European fixtures so far.

Monaco, on the other hand, are known for drawing fouls due to their dynamic and aggressive playstyle. Their attacking threat is hard for opponents to contain, leading to frequent fouls and subsequent bookings. Monaco’s opponents average 2.71 yellow cards per match, with six of their seven competitive fixtures this season seeing the opposition receive multiple cards. In five of those matches, their opponents were carded three or more times.

With referee Harm Osmers, who averages 4 yellow cards per game, officiating this clash, it seems highly probable that Dinamo Zagreb will pick up at least two yellow cards during the contest.

While Monaco’s team ranks mid-table in Ligue 1 for fouls conceded (12.7 per game), Lamine Camara stands out as their most aggressive player. He averages 2.33 fouls per game and has committed at least one foul in every match he’s played this season. Camara has recorded multiple fouls in four of his six games, and three or more in half of those.

Facing off against Martin Baturina, who draws an average of 2.11 fouls per game and has been fouled multiple times in seven of his nine competitive matches this season, Camara is likely to be heavily involved in midfield battles on Wednesday night. Given the physicality of the matchup, it’s expected that Camara will exceed his two-foul average once again.

If you’re backing Dinamo Zagreb to pick up multiple yellow cards, then Théophile-Catherine should be at the top of your list for a potential booking. This season, he has been Zagreb’s most cynical player, committing an average of 1.43 fouls per game. He has registered at least one foul in five of his seven appearances and has already collected two yellow cards during that span.

Facing Monaco’s dynamic attack, which collectively, draws an average of 14.37 fouls per game, Théophile-Catherine will have his hands full, making him a prime candidate for another caution.