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Gornik Zabrze and AS Monaco face each other for the first time in this UEFA Conference League qualifying round, with both sides on the verge of making their maiden appearance in the competition.
Gornik Zabrze are here after tasting elimination from Champions League and Europa League qualification phases, while Monaco earned their berth after Lens won the Coupe de France having already secured a Champions League spot.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Gornik Zabrze vs Monaco key stats
- Monaco finished 2025/26 in seventh place in Ligue 1.
- Les Monegasques lost two of their six pre-season friendlies.
- Gornik Zabrze last played in the European Cup, back in the 1988/89 season.
- The Miners have won all three opening matches in the Ekstraklasa.
Gornik Zabrze vs Monaco preview: Monegasques to earn away advantage
Gornik Zabrze vs Monaco — Tale of the Tape
| Gornik Zabrze | vs | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd (Polish Ekstraklasa 25/26) | Position | 7th (French Ligue 1 25/26) |
| 56 | Points | 54 |
| 50 | Goals For | 60 |
| 38 | Goals Against | 54 |
| 11 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 1st | Home / Away Rank | 8th |
Gornik Zabrze haven’t had the best of starts to the new season, having lost the Polish Super Cup, before tasting eliminations from both Champions League and Europa League qualifiers.
Fenerbahce first beat them 2-1 on aggregate, following which Ferencvaros replicated the scoreline over two legs. Gornik Zabrze have the chance to redeem their European journey against Monaco.
Apart from their European exploits, Michal Gasparik’s men have fared pretty well in their domestic league. After three rounds, they are the only team in the Polish Estraklasa with a 100% win record.
Jaroslaw Kubicki will miss this match for Gornik Zabrze, while Mohammed Salisu and Folarin Balogun are unlikely to appear for Monaco.
Les Monegasques will open their competitive account under Filipe Luis at Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla.
They secured their pass at the Conference League qualifiers after an extra spot opened up following Lens’ Champions League qualification and Coupe de France victory.
Monaco are winless in three straight games away from home in Europe but are unbeaten in competitive encounters in Poland.
The Principality outfit won three of their six club friendlies over the summer, losing two and drawing one.
Gornik Zabrze vs Monaco form guide & betting tips
| Gornik Zabrze | vs | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
DLWDW |
Form | LDWWL |
| 7 | Goals For | 6 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 8 |
WLWWW |
Last five competitive form | DDWLL |
Whispers predicts: Gornik Zabrze 1-2 Monaco
At 33/50 (1.66), Over 2.5 total goals between Gornik Zabrze and Monaco in the first leg makes sense. Both sides will be eager to take an early lead, but expect a close contest before the goals flow in the second period.
Both teams are bound to find the back of the net. Gornik Zabrze have the home advantage in their favour, while Monaco’s firepower cannot be underestimated. BTTS – Yes at 17/20 (1.85) is a bet worth backing.
A double chance in Monaco’s favour i.e. Monaco or Draw at 9/10 (1.90) carries value as well.
The first-half is expected to be cagey – a Draw in the first half at 7/5 (2.40) carries immense value.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 33/50 (1.66) | Likelihood: Likely
> BTTS – Yes at 17/20 (1.85) | Likelihood: Likely
> Double chance – Monaco or Draw at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Probable
> Draw in the first half at 7/5 (2.40) | Likelihood: Possible