Arsenal and Monaco have both made decent starts to this season's new-look Champions League, picking up three wins from their opening five fixtures.
Both clubs have 10 points on the board and we're expecting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the pair but still make the Gunners the clear favourite.
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Arsenal vs Monaco prediction: Goals expected at the Emirates
Key Stats
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of Monaco's last five matches.
- Both teams have scored in four of Arsenal's last six fixtures.
- Four of Monaco's last five outings have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Monaco
We're backing the Gunners to edge out their French guests on Wednesday night as Mikel Arteta's men haven't lost at home so far this season, picking up eight wins from their 10 home games across all competitions. Arsenal have scored at least two goals in four of their last five matches and Monaco have found the back of the net in each of their last six fixtures.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- DRAW: 24/5 (5.80) – 17.2%
- AWAY: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Arsenal are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 75% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
These two sides have met four times before, but only twice competitively, and both teams have picked up one win apiece from those Champions League encounters back in 2015.
Europe Friendlies 02/08/23
Arsenal
Monaco
UEFA Champions League 17/03/15
Monaco
Arsenal
UEFA Champions League 25/02/15
Arsenal
Monaco
Emirates Cup 03/08/14
Arsenal
Monaco
Arsenal preview: Unbeaten in last six
The Gunners had to come from behind away at Fulham to rescue a point in the Premier League on Sunday.
Raul Jimenez had given Fulham an early lead but another goal from Arsenal defender William Saliba made sure the visitors took home a point.
Defenders Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White could miss the Monaco game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), Kiwior, Timber, Saliba, Jorginho, Partey, Odegaard, Rice, Trossard, Havertz & Saka
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Liverpool
2
Arsenal
2
UEFA Champions League 07/05/25
L
PSG
2
Arsenal
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Bournemouth
2
Arsenal
1
UEFA Champions League 29/04/25
L
PSG
1
Arsenal
0
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
2
Arsenal
2
Monaco preview: Won four of last six
Monaco made the most of their home advantage on Saturday when they took on Toulouse in Ligue 1.
The first half ended goalless but Monaco took the lead in the 50th minute through Ivory Coast international Wilfried Singo and made sure of the three points late on when Swiss forward Breel Embolo made it 2-0.
Former Gunners Folarin Balogun and both Krepin Diatta and Edan Diop are expected to miss the trip to London this week through injury.
Predicted lineup: Majecki (GK), Kehrer, Henrique, Singo, Vanderson, Minamino, Golovin, Matazo, Akliouche, Camara & Ilenikhena
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Lyon
0
Monaco
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
St Etienne
1
Monaco
3
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
D
Le Havre
1
Monaco
1
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
D
Strasbourg
0
Monaco
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Marseille
0
Monaco
3
Player to watch: Kai Havertz
Makeshift centre-forward Kai Havertz already has two goals in the Champions League this season and heads into Wednesday's clash with Monaco on the back of three goals in his last seven outings for club and country.
Havertz, 25, has featured in 14 Premier League games this season, all of which were starts, and the German international has chipped in with five goals.
Can Arsenal's German forward fire them to glory?
We're backing Havertz to put in another impressive performance in the Champions League this week, one that could help guide the Gunners to another three points.