Monaco will take on Juventus at the Stade Louis II in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with the home side needing a massive response after a humiliating result in their last European outing.
Monaco’s European momentum came to a sudden halt last time out, as they were heavily beaten 6-1 by Real Madrid despite showing attacking intent.
That result ended their encouraging unbeaten spell in the Champions League and left them outside the top eight, with qualification now far from secure.
Sitting just a point clear of the elimination zone, Sebastien Pocognoli’s side enters this round under pressure, and recent domestic struggles have only added to the concern.
With three defeats in their five outings since the turn of the year, the Red and Whites will be eager to avoid slipping into a rare run of consecutive home losses in all competitions.
Juventus, on the other hand, have timed their rise well in Europe. After a slow start to the campaign, the Italian giants have won three Champions League matches in a row, lifting themselves to within touching distance of the automatic qualification places.
Confidence is high under Luciano Spalletti, with the Bianconeri recording four clean-sheet victories in their last five competitive fixtures, including an emphatic weekend win over Napoli.
Another success here would extend their best Champions League winning run in several years and keep alive hopes of a top-eight finish.
Read our Monaco vs Juventus predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Champions League predictions.
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Monaco vs Juventus prediction: Old Lady to nick a narrow win
Key statistics
- Three of their last five meetings have been won by Juventus.
- Under 2.5 goals have been played in three of their last five meetings.
- Juventus have won three of their last five away games in the Serie A.
Correct score prediction: Monaco 0-1 Juventus
We expect this Champions League encounter to be a tough battle as both teams aim to secure their places in the knockout phase. We predict a 1-0 victory for Juventus based on their recent form.
The Old Lady have not really been at their best in Europe this season, and the same can be said for Monaco, who lost heavily to Madrid. They are currently on a run of six losses in seven matches across all competitions, which suggests a lack of confidence.
We believe the clinical nature of the Juventus attack will exploit the gaps in the home defence. We anticipate that Juventus will control the tempo and do enough to secure all three points.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Juventus clear favourites
- Home: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- Away: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Bookmakers favour Juventus to take maximum points, with odds of 2.10 implying a 47.6% chance of an away win. Monaco are priced at 3.30, giving them a 30.3% probability of success, while the draw sits at 3.50 (28.6%). The market expectation leans towards a Juventus victory, though a competitive contest is still anticipated.
Most recent head-to-head: Old Lady dominate previous meetings
The recent competitive history between these two clubs shows that Juventus have held the upper hand in their most significant European encounters. They managed three wins and two draws in their last five meetings.
Their previous encounter ended in a 2-1 victory in the first leg of the 2017 semi-finals clash and the second leg ended in a 2-0 win for the Old Lady. Juventus have gone on to win their last three clashes in a row, showing their dominance in this fixture.
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Monaco preview: Fitness concerns persist
Monaco are dealing with a lengthy injury list ahead of this clash, with Eric Dier, Lukas Hradecky, Wout Faes and Mohammed Salisu all sidelined by various fitness issues.
Midfield options are also reduced as Paul Pogba remains unavailable, while Takumi Minamino continues his recovery and is not expected to feature.
Predicted lineup: Kohn (GK), Vanderson, Mawissa, Kehrer, Caio Henrique, Zakaria, Teze, Akliouche, Fati, Golovin & Balogun
Last five fixtures
- 24.01.26 – Le Havre 0–0 Monaco
- 20.01.26 – Real Madrid 6–1 Monaco
- 16.01.26 – Monaco 1–3 Lorient
- 10.01.26 – Orleans 1–3 Monaco
- 03.01.26 – Monaco 1–3 Lyon
Juventus preview: Key absences in the team
Juventus will be without Daniele Rugani at the back, while their attacking options are limited as Arkadiusz Milik and Dusan Vlahovic are both ruled out through injury, forcing Luciano Spalletti to rely on alternative solutions in the final third.
Predicted lineup: Di Gregorio (GK), Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram-Ulien, Cambiaso, Conceicao, Yildiz & David
Last five fixtures
- 25.01.26 – Juventus 3–0 Napoli
- 21.01.26 – Juventus 2–0 Benfica
- 17.01.26 – Cagliari 1–0 Juventus
- 12.01.26 – Juventus 5–0 Cremonese
- 06.01.26 – Sassuolo 0–3 Juventus
Player to watch: Kenan Yildiz
Kenan Yildiz has been the most influential player for Juventus this season and is the player to watch in this crucial European fixture. The young Turkish international has recorded nine goals and six assists across all competitions this season, showcasing a level of productivity at his age.
He possesses the ability to find pockets of space between the lines and drive at defenders, which will be vital against a Monaco backline that has appeared vulnerable and disorganised in recent weeks.