The French Riviera prepares as Monaco and Galatasaray renew their UEFA Champions League rivalry for the first time in over 25 years when they meet at Stade Louis II on Tuesday, 9 December.
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Monaco vs Galatasaray prediction: Lions to beat the Monegasques
Key stats
- Monaco have are winless in four of their last five competitive games (D1, L3).
- The Monegasques have drawn two consecutive home UCL fixtures.
- Galatasaray have are unbeaten in back-to-back matches (D1, W1).
- The Lions have scored first in both their away UCL matches this term.
Correct score prediction: Monaco 1-2 Galatasaray
Monaco's form has been inconsistent, playing to an impressive 1-0 victory over reigning French champions Paris Saint-Germain, before losing away to lowly Brest. Their previous 2-2 draw with Pafos in the Champions League leaves them reeling in 23rd position in the league phase.
In contrast, Galatasaray are 14th in the league table, with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise inflicting their second defeat in the competition last time out. Okan Buruk’s side then played out a 1-1 draw in their fierce derby against Fenerbahce, before Victor Osimhen netted a late winner in the 3-2 win over Samsunspor.
Monaco are still struggling to find their feet despite their recent win over PSG, and Gala should be able to take advantage of the hosts’ shortcomings, especially after their morale-boosting last-minute triumph over Samsunspor.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.4%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Monaco are still in search of their first home victory this UCL season, having drawn both of their clashes so far at Stade Louis II. Les Monegasques have 23/20 (2.15) odds assigned to them, implying a 46.5% probability of victory.
Galatasaray’s away form across all competitions has taken a hit in recent weeks, with the Lions now winless in successive trips on foreign soil. Priced at 19/10 (2.90), they carry a 34.4% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: On equal footing
Monaco and Galatasaray have faced each other six times in Europe, all in the span of 11 years between 1989 and 2000. Both teams have won two H2Hs each, with two draws in the process.
Monaco preview: Five absentees
Eric Dier, Folarin Balogun, Ansu Fati, George Ilenikhena and Christian Mawissa are all absentees for this continental clash.
Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Henrique, Kehrer, Salisu, Teze, Camara, Pogba, Minamino, Akliouche, Golovin & Balogun
Last five matches:
- Brest 1-0 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)
- Pafos 2-2 Monaco (UEFA Champions League)
- Rennes 4-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 1-4 Lens (Ligue 1)
Gala preview: Can they claim successive wins?
Arda Unyay is suspended after his red card against Union SG, while Eran Elmali and Metehan Baltaci are also facing lengthy suspensions. Wilfred Singo and Ismail Jacobs are sidelined with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Cakir (GK), Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez, Torreira, Gurpuz, Sara, Sane, Gundogan, Yilmaz & Osimhen
Last five matches:
- Galatasaray 3-2 Samsunspor (Super Lig)
- Fenerbahce 1-1 Galatasaray (Super Lig)
- Galatasaray 0-1 Union Saint-Gilloise (UEFA Champions League)
- Galatasaray 3-2 Genclerbirligi (Super Lig)
- Kocaelispor 1-0 Galatasaray (Super Lig)
Player to watch: Victor Osimhen
Osimhen helped Gala claim all three points in their previous domestic encounter with a stoppage-time winner. The Nigerian is three goals behind Kylian Mbappe in the UCL top scorer’s list with six strikes to his name.