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PSG vs Slovan Bratislava: Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview

Europe Champions League · Europe · 9 September 2026
PSG logoPSG
6:1
1st half: 3:0
09.09.2026 20:00
Slovan Bratislava logoSlovan Bratislava

Match events

Ousmane Dembélé1:0
17′
Ousmane Dembélé2:0
23′
Ferran Torres3:0
31′
Ferran Torres4:0
47′
53′
🟨Cesar Blackman
Ferran Torres5:0
57′
58′
5:1Suleiman Kamara
Fabián Ruiz6:1
87′

Match statistics: PSG vs Slovan Bratislava

PSGSlovan Bratislava
3.98xG (expected goals)0.79
72Ball possession, %28
35Shots9
14Shots on target4
7Corners2
8Fouls6
4Offsides1
0Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
145Attacks63
95Dangerous attacks18

💡 Match preview PSG vs Slovan Bratislava

By Dele Lawal — Football expert specializing in European and Russian competitions

The reigning Champions League holders are finally stepping onto the continental stage. Paris Saint-Germain are chasing history—they want to become only the second club ever, after Real Madrid, to lift the trophy three seasons in a row. Their first hurdle looks soft on paper: Slovan Bratislava lost all eight group-stage matches two years ago in the same competition. The real question is whether this fixture can help the Parisians shake off the crisis that has gripped them in Ligue 1.

PSG: A Razor-Sharp Attack Held Back by a Leaky Defence

For the first time since the 2012/13 campaign, PSG have failed to win any of their opening three league matches. Draws against Rennes (2-2) and Lille (2-2) were followed by a defeat to Monaco (1-2). Yet the attacking machinery under Luis Enrique keeps humming: his side have fired off 60 shots, scored five goals, and generated an expected goals (xG) tally of 5.95. The problem is that all that offensive work is undone at the back. For the first time since 2005, PSG have conceded at least twice in four consecutive Ligue 1 fixtures (stretching back to last season). Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov is in a slump, saving only three of the last nine shots on target he has faced. That means every opponent attack carries genuine danger.

PSG’s open, possession-heavy style is designed to dominate, but it leaves enormous gaps when they lose the ball. Their high defensive line is a constant target for vertical balls over the top, and the midfield pivot often fails to snuff out counterattacks early. Still, the Parisian attack remains among the world’s elite. The return of left-back Nuno Mendes after a three-match Ligue 1 suspension will add width going forward and allow Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to drift inside and create chaos. The squad is also fully fit, giving the coaching staff plenty of rotation options. Fresh forwards coming off the bench after the break can raise the tempo and overwhelm a tiring opponent.

Slovan Bratislava: Battling Fatigue from a Multi-Front Campaign

Slovan successfully navigated Champions League qualifying, eliminating Iberia (2-0, 1-1), Mjällby (2-1, 2-0), and Celje (1-1, 2-1) without a single defeat. But juggling European football with domestic duties has drained the squad physically. As a result, they have lost two league matches in a row—to Michalovce (1-2) and Dunajská Streda (0-2). Fatigue has also led to lapses in concentration late in games: in their most recent outing, Slovan conceded twice after the 75th minute.

Coach Yaya Touré relies on a rigid tactical structure, with players packed tightly in their own half. This high-density setup makes it difficult for opponents to progress through the centre, forcing them into crosses from wide areas. Slovan’s plan to contain PSG will hinge heavily on the physical condition of key holding midfielders Peter Pokorný and Kristián Martínez. In attack, the main hope is Andraž Šporar, whose ability to hold up the ball and win aerial duels will be vital when escaping pressure and on set pieces.

Predicted Lineups

PSG (4-3-3): Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes – Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves – Akliouche, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia Unavailable: None Head coach: Luis Enrique

Slovan Bratislava (4-2-3-1): Takáč – Blackman, Bajrić, Wimmer, Kozlovsky – Pokorný, Martínez – Barseghyan, Matsuoka, Yirajang – Šporar Unavailable: Griger, Kianga, Kucharevič (all not registered) Head coach: Yaya Touré

Referee: Mykola Balakin (Ukraine)

The Ukrainian official is not known for leniency in European competitions. Last season he averaged 4.4 yellow cards and 26.5 fouls per match, setting a fairly low threshold for physical contact. However, Balakin rarely resorted to harsher measures: across eight games, he issued only one red card and awarded two penalties.

Prediction and Bet

Main prediction: PSG to win with a handicap of -3.5 goals at odds of 2.10

The gulf in individual quality and creative output is enormous. PSG, motivated to make amends in front of their own fans, are overwhelming favourites. They consistently generate danger, while Slovan are far slower and suffering from the hangover of their summer qualifying marathon. The compact Slovak defence is likely to buckle under the weight of PSG’s powerful frontline. The task becomes even harder for the visitors after the interval, when fresh Parisian attackers enter the pitch. Historically, PSG start the Champions League strongly—they have won their opening group match for four consecutive seasons. Slovan, meanwhile, lost all eight group games two years ago, including their first two by a combined margin of four goals. Backing PSG -3.5 at 2.10 looks solid.

Goals prediction: Both teams to score – Yes at odds of 2.40

PSG’s open style leaves gaps when they lose possession, and they have conceded two goals in each of their last three matches. Matvey Safonov’s recent form is shaky, with only three saves from nine shots on target in Ligue 1. On the other side, Yaya Touré’s men showed in qualifying that they can break out of pressure quickly on the counter, scoring in every single qualifying match. The defensive lapses of the French side should hand Slovan at least one chance to find the net. A bet on both teams to score at 2.40 offers good value.

Dele Lawal
Dele Lawal
Football expert specializing in European and Russian competitions

Dele Lawal is a football expert who has spent many years analyzing tournaments such as the EFL Cup, FIFA World Cup, Champions League, and Russian Super Cup. His analysis emphasizes current form, lineups, key statistics like expected goals and shots on target, and the impact of coaching decisions and fixture schedules. He maintains a disciplined, data-oriented approach to prediction, avoiding emotional bias and focusing on underlying performance indicators.

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The editorial prediction is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as a direct call to action. Every reader should do their own analysis before deciding on a bet.

Starting lineups: PSG vs Slovan Bratislava

PSG logoPSG4-3-3
Safonov
MendesPachoZabarnyiHakimi
FernandezVitinhaRuiz
TorresDembéléAklouche
Slovan Bratislava logoSlovan Bratislava4-3-3
Takach
CruzMarkovichBajricBlackman
IbrahimPokornyMartinez
KamaraBarseghyanSporar
Out of squad:GrigerKiangaKukharevich

Match odds PSG vs Slovan Bratislava

Result (1X2)

X17.7511.05246

Double chance

X212.25121.02

Both teams to score

No1.49Yes2.44

Over

21.0231.2241.6852.5664.351.512.51.163.51.54.52.015.52.98

Under

28.533.8842.0851.4161.141.592.54.53.52.634.51.75.51.3

Handicap 1

-21.19-31.66-42.48-54.25-67.5-1.51.13-2.51.43-3.51.96-4.52.88-5.54.75

Handicap 2

23.9632.2241.4551.1561.031.54.552.52.623.51.754.51.325.51.12

Correct score

1:0151:1302:08.42:116.253:06.43:113.253:2464:06.54:113.54:2485:08.15:116.56:0126:1247:020.57:1418:038

Predictions for PSG vs Slovan Bratislava

P punt_punter2006 Yellow cards: Over 2odds 1.55 Lost

PSG host Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, and I'm backing the total yellow cards to go over 2.5. The gap in class is massive — PSG will dominate possession and attack relentlessly at the Parc des Princes. Slovan will have to sit deep and defend, which inevitably means constant fouling. They’ll rack up cards trying to slow down PSG’s fluid attacks.

Slovan’s lack of experience against elite opposition and the physical toll of defending for 90 minutes will catch up with them. I see a flurry of tactical fouls in the second half as they tire, pushing the card count well over the line. Simple math: a one-sided game where the underdog is chasing shadows equals plenty of yellows.

SA Sunday Afolabi Handicap 2 (3)odds 2.56 Lost

PSG host Slovan Bratislava in their Champions League group stage opener, and while many expect a rout, I see it differently. The Parisians have stumbled badly – after a Super Cup win over Aston Villa, they went four matches without a victory, including a French Super Cup loss to Lens, back-to-back 2-2 draws with Rennes and Lille, and a home defeat to Monaco. That’s not a team suddenly clicking against a disciplined side.

Slovan earned their spot by beating Iberia, Mjällby, and Celje across three qualifying rounds, showing resilience even if their domestic form has dipped lately. These teams have never met, but I’m not buying an instant PSG turnaround. Their issues run deeper than class difference, and Slovan’s organized defense can keep this within three goals. That’s why I’m taking the visitors with a +3 handicap.

AE Adewale Eze Team 2 over 1odds 7.70 Void

PSG host Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, and while the odds suggest a comfortable home win, I’m backing the visitors to find the net at least twice. Paris have been alarmingly porous at the back this season, shipping goals freely in Ligue 1 against far weaker opposition. Slovan may be clear underdogs, but they consistently score in European ties — their issue is defending, not attacking. If they show decent finishing, they should have plenty of chances to breach this leaky PSG defense. The 7.70 on Slovan over 1 goal strikes me as a clear value play.

K kickwolf Handicap 2 (4)odds 1.64 Lost

PSG enter the Champions League opener with an uneven domestic record: two 2-2 draws against Rennes and Lille, plus a 1-2 home loss to Monaco. They still dominate possession and create chances, but the finishing edge is missing. With Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos gone, the attacking depth is thinner, and the creative burden falls on Dembele, Kvara and Desire Doue. Kvara was the standout against Monaco, setting up Marquinhos's goal and earning the man-of-the-match award, while Dembele had a late chance to rescue the game.

Slovan Bratislava have already endured a full European qualifying route, beating Iberia, Mjällby and Celje without a single defeat in six matches. However, they lost 0-2 to DAC on September 5, which adds fatigue to a demanding trip to Paris. Their attack is further weakened by Kucharevic's injury and doubts over Yirajang, making Šporar, Marcelli and Barseghyan even more important. Barseghyan, in particular, thrives in space and has been involved in three goals in Slovan's last four Champions League matches. PSG are expected to field almost their full core, and with a trip to Brest just four days later, Luis Enrique has every reason to control the tempo rather than chase a wild scoreline. Slovan's experienced defenders Bajric and Markovic, plus the compact shape around Takac, point to a low-block approach with rare counters. PSG remain overwhelming favorites and can certainly win by a wide margin, but their current efficiency and reduced attacking options make a five-goal rout unlikely. That's why I'm taking the visitors with a +4 handicap at 1.64 — it offers a solid buffer given Slovan's defensive character and PSG's present limitations.

PO Peter Ogundipe Both teams to score — Yesodds 2.65 Won

PSG against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League — that's a match where I'm backing both sides to get on the scoresheet. I see each team putting away at least one goal, and at 2.65, that's a bet worth taking.

UO Usman Ogunleye Yellow cards: Team 2 over 2.5odds 2.99 Pending

Slovan Bratislava aren't coming to Paris to hand PSG an easy night. They'll be aggressive, chopping down the hosts whenever necessary, and that approach should pile up yellow cards for the visitors. I'm backing over 2.5 yellow cards for Slovan at 2.99, and frankly, I'm surprised the line isn't set around 5 or 6 given how physical this will get.

P puntguy Both teams to score — Yesodds 2.69 Pending
TA Tunde Akintola Under 2.5 (2nd half)odds 1.77 Pending

PSG versus Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League — I'm backing under 2.5 goals in the second half at 1.77. Slovan will sit deep and compact, which means they won't create many clear chances, and the match tempo should drop after the break.

The visitors are set to play a closed, defensive game, limiting the goal-scoring opportunities overall. With that approach, I don't see the second half turning into a goal fest — this bet looks solid.

UB Usman Bankole Handicap 1 (-3)odds 1.56 Pending

PSG have been in a rough spell lately, and this Champions League clash with Slovan Bratislava is exactly the kind of fixture they need to get back on track. The gap in quality is massive, and I expect the hosts to make a statement.

That’s why I’m backing PSG with a -3 handicap. The odds are generous for a team that should dominate from start to finish, and this is the perfect chance for them to rediscover their usual level.

EO Emeka Okafor Under 4odds 2.20 Pending

PSG and Slovan Bratislava meet in the Champions League, and I see this one staying tight. Both sides have the ability to keep the scoreline low — I’m backing under four total goals at 2.20.

SS Segun S. Handicap 1 (-3)odds 1.55 Won

It’s time for PSG to shake off the slump and tear apart an opponent like Slovan Bratislava. A team of this quality facing a side that’s out of its depth in the Champions League — I’m backing the hosts to cover a -3 handicap with confidence.

CM Chibuzo Mohammed Team 1 under 4.5odds 1.54 Pending

I’m backing PSG to stay under 4.5 goals. There’s simply no reason for them to pile on five — and Slovan Bratislava will dig in deep defensively, making a rout unlikely.

MO Michael Ogunleye Team 1 over 3.5odds 1.72 Pending
KO Kingsley Ogunleye Over 4odds 1.68 Won
KN Kunle Nwachukwu Both teams to score — Yesodds 2.44 Pending

PSG's defence has fallen apart so badly lately that I had to double-check the odds on both teams scoring. The way they're conceding now, it's almost a given that Slovan Bratislava will find a way through in this Champions League clash. At 2.44, I'm taking the Yes on Both Teams to Score — PSG's sloppiness at the back makes this too appealing to pass up.

IG Ikechukwu Garba Yellow cards: Team 2 over 1.5odds 1.64 Pending

PSG host Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. The visitors will pick up over 1.5 yellow cards — that's the bet I'm backing at 1.64.

CE Collins Ekwueme Over 5.5odds 2.98 Pending

PSG is a class above Slovan Bratislava, and I expect them to dominate from start to finish. The visitors simply won't be able to contain the attacking firepower, so I'm backing over 5.5 goals at 2.98.

V value_man2018 Yellow cards: Team 2 over 1.5odds 1.64 Pending

PSG's attack is loaded with speedsters who will stretch Slovan Bratislava's defense to the limit. The visitors will have no choice but to bring them down, and I'm expecting at least three yellow cards for the Slovakian side for their troubles.

Slovan Bratislava picking up over 1.5 yellow cards at 1.64 is the smart play here. Against this PSG front line, they'll be racking up fouls all night long.

GA Gabriel Adewale Corners: Team 1 over 7.5odds 1.57 Lost

PSG against Slovan Bratislava? That's a mismatch made in heaven for corner lovers. The hosts will be relentless in attack, pinning the visitors back for the entire match. I'm expecting wave after wave of pressure, which naturally leads to a high volume of corner kicks.

It takes real conviction for me to back a team to earn more than 7.5 corners, but this is a no-brainer. PSG's attacking firepower will be too much for Slovan to handle, making eight or more corners a straightforward bet.

M match_hawk Team 1 over 4.5odds 2.52 Pending
AN Aliyu Nwosu Both teams to score — Yesodds 2.44 Pending

PSG vs Slovan Bratislava — right now Paris is letting in goals from absolutely everyone they face. That makes the “both teams to score” bet at 2.44 a straightforward play: Slovan will find the net, and the odds are too good to pass up.

AS Anthony Sani Handicap 1 (-3.5)odds 1.95 Pending

PSG’s handicap (-3.5) at 1.95 is the play here. The Parisians will channel their domestic frustrations into a statement performance and crush Slovan Bratislava by at least four goals.

S segunanalyst76 Handicap 1 (-2.5)odds 1.43 Pending

PSG with a -2.5 handicap against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League — that’s the pick. I see them winning by at least three goals without much trouble.

IE Ibrahim Ekwueme Result: 1odds 1.05 Pending
GA Godwin Adewale Over 2.5 (1st half)odds 2.89 Pending

PSG face a massive gap in class against Slovan Bratislava. The hosts should put this tie to bed early, and I’m backing them to net at least three times before the break — Over 2.5 in the first half is the play.

MS Michael Sowole Over 2 (1st half)odds 2.20 Pending

PSG vs Slovan Bratislava — I'm backing over two goals in the first half.

KO Kayode Oni Team 1 over 4.5odds 2.52 Pending

PSG at home in the Champions League is a completely different animal. With the crowd behind them and facing Slovan Bratislava, I see no way this stays close—the hosts should cruise to a comfortable win. That’s why I’m backing them to score at least five goals at 2.52; the odds are too good to pass up for a team that can easily run up the score in this matchup.

KM Kingsley Musa Handicap 1 (-2.5)odds 1.43 Pending

PSG at home against Slovan Bratislava – this is a mismatch that should see the hosts win by at least three goals. I'm backing the -2.5 handicap at 1.43, as the Parisians have more than enough firepower to cover it.

CS Chinedu Salami Corners: Under 9.5odds 2.51 Pending

PSG will brush aside Slovan Bratislava without much fuss. I see that one-sided script keeping the corner count under 9.5, so the 2.51 on offer is well worth taking.

CA Chukwuma Abubakar Over 5.5odds 2.98 Pending

Over 5.5 goals at 2.98 is the play here. Both PSG and Slovan Bratislava have the attacking firepower to pile on the goals, and I'm backing this game to turn into a high‑scoring affair.

KI Kabiru Ibe Handicap 1 (-3.5)odds 1.95 Pending
B big.fan68 Team 1 over 3.5odds 1.71 Pending
KA Kunle Afolabi Both teams to score — Yesodds 2.41 Pending

PSG versus Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. Looking at PSG's most recent match, it's entirely possible the Slovak side finds the net here. That's why I'm backing both teams to score, with a solid 2.41 line.

SA Stanley A. Handicap 2 (3.5)odds 1.78 Pending

PSG face Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, and I’m backing the visitors with a +3.5 handicap at 1.78. Paris won’t run up the score here — they rarely pile on goals without need, and Slovan’s defence is far from a sieve. They keep things tight at the back and don’t get blown out often. This line gives plenty of breathing room. I see a controlled win for PSG, not a demolition. The handicap covers comfortably.

SF Samuel Fashola Under 3.5odds 2.66 Pending

Under 3.5 goals is the play for PSG’s Champions League meeting with Slovan Bratislava. That’s the bet I’m placing on this one.

C collins_star Team 1 over 4.5odds 2.50 Pending

PSG have a habit of dismantling weaker sides in the Champions League, and Slovan Bratislava are exactly that kind of opponent. I expect another rout, so I'm backing the hosts to score over 4.5 goals at 2.50.

JM John Madu Team 1 over 4.5odds 2.50 Pending

Slovan Bratislava is exactly the kind of opponent PSG will unload on, and they'll want to make a statement after their recent slip-ups. Expect the hosts to go all out and pile up the goals, so I'm taking PSG to score over 4.5 at 2.50.

SO Segun O. Corners: Over 10.5odds 1.77 Pending

PSG open their Champions League campaign at home against Slovan Bratislava, and the gap in class is massive. The hosts are overwhelming favourites, and I see that superiority translating into sustained pressure and plenty of set-piece situations. My call is over 10.5 corners — the match should produce at least 11, and the odds of 1.77 make it a solid play.

SS Sunday Shehu Result: 1odds 1.05 Pending
JO Joseph Obiora Handicap 1 (-3.5)odds 1.94 Pending

PSG take on Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, and I'm backing the hosts to cover a -3.5 handicap. The odds of 1.94 offer solid value on this line.

SA Suleiman Akintola Both teams to score — Yesodds 2.44 Pending

PSG and Slovan Bratislava are both out of form, which means goals should flow at both ends. That's why I'm backing the "Both teams to score" bet at 2.44.

KB Kelechi Bankole Corners: Under 11.5odds 1.57 Pending
JI John Ibe Yellow cards: Under 2odds 2.54 Pending

A strict referee usually raises the risk of cards, but this particular match simply won't feature enough fouls to worry about. I'm backing under 2 yellow cards here — PSG and Slovan Bratislava should keep the play clean enough to stay on the right side of the line.

EN Emmanuel Nwosu Yellow cards: Team 2 over 2.5odds 2.91 Pending

Slovan Bratislava’s defense is going to struggle with ball recovery against PSG’s pressure, and that means fouls — and yellow cards. I’m backing the visitors to pick up over 2.5 bookings at 2.91. Their defensive mistakes in the tackle will force the referee’s hand.

BL Biodun Lawal Corners: Over 6.5odds 1.03 Pending
ST Segun Tanko Over 5.5odds 2.92 Pending

PSG's domestic struggles are no secret, and I expect them to take out their frustrations on Slovan Bratislava at home. The talent gap in this Champions League matchup is enormous, and with the visitors likely to sit deep and absorb pressure, I see this turning into a one-sided affair. In these situations, PSG tends to pile on the goals to send a statement—especially after recent poor results in Ligue 1.

That's why I'm backing over 5.5 total goals here. Slovan Bratislava have a porous defense at this level, and I doubt they can hold off a motivated PSG attack for long. Even if they manage a consolation goal, it would only help push the total higher. At odds of 2.92, I believe the market may be underestimating the likelihood of a rout.

UO Uche Ojo Over 2.5 (2nd half)odds 2.07 Pending

The second half should be where PSG really turn up the heat. Slovan Bratislava often lose their focus and drop off after the 60–70 minute mark, which makes them vulnerable to conceding multiple goals. I'm backing over 2.5 goals in the second half at 2.07, expecting 3–4 goals after the break.

AS Aliyu Suleiman Handicap 2 (2.5)odds 2.65 Pending

A +2.5 handicap on Slovan Bratislava is the angle here. PSG might not blow this game wide open, so covering that spread feels like a strong play given the odds at 2.65.

SA Segun Adewale Under 4.5odds 1.72 Pending

The expectation of a PSG rout seems to be the popular narrative, but their recent performances tell a different story. I’m not buying into the hype of a blowout—Slovan Bratislava can keep this respectable. That’s why I’m backing Under 4.5 goals here.

FM Femi Madu Yellow cards: Over 3.5odds 2.95 Pending

The yellow card total is set at 3.5, and at odds of 2.95, I’m backing the over. Both PSG and Slovan Bratislava have the style and temperament to rack up at least four bookings here. This isn’t a match where discipline will be pristine.

OS Oluwaseun Sani Handicap 2 (2.5)odds 2.65 Pending

Slovan Bratislava can keep the deficit within 2.5 goals against PSG, making this handicap the right side. At odds of 2.65, there’s enough margin for error to back the visitors to stay competitive.

SW Suleiman Waziri Handicap 2 (3.5)odds 1.77 Pending

The gap in quality is enormous, especially when PSG are at the Parc des Princes. If they score first, the match becomes a much simpler affair for them — and that's exactly why I'm backing Slovan Bratislava with a +3.5 handicap. The class difference is clear, but it's not so vast that PSG will run up a four-goal margin.

F form_bull Handicap 1 (-4.5)odds 2.88 Pending

Paris Saint-Germain's early-season struggles were nothing more than bad luck, and they'll prove it by demolishing Slovan Bratislava. I'm taking the -4.5 handicap at 2.88 — a statement win is on the cards.

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PSG vs Slovan Bratislava — odds

❓ Frequently asked questions

When and where is the PSG vs Slovan Bratislava match?

The match is on 09.09.2026 at 20:00 local time in Paris, France – PSG's home fixture in the Champions League group stage.

What is the main prediction and odds for PSG vs Slovan Bratislava?

The main prediction is PSG to win with a handicap of -3.5 goals at odds of 2.10.

Who is the favorite to win the match?

PSG are overwhelming favorites due to their elite attack and the huge gap in quality, despite their recent domestic struggles.

Are there any key injuries or absences for either team?

PSG have a fully fit squad. For Slovan Bratislava, Griger, Kianga, and Kucharevič are unavailable as they are not registered for the Champions League.

What is the current form of both teams?

PSG failed to win any of their first three Ligue 1 matches (two draws, one loss) and have conceded at least two goals in four consecutive league games. Slovan lost their last two domestic matches and are fatigued from Champions League qualifying.

Is there a bet for both teams to score in this match?

Yes, the recommendation is 'Both teams to score – Yes' at odds of 2.40, citing PSG's leaky defence and Slovan's ability to counter.