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Two teams tied on the same points in the early season Ligue 1 title push go head-to-head on Sunday, as Monaco welcome Lille to Stade Louis II for a round eight action.
The hosts arrive encouraged by a convincing European victory, but the visitors’ own continental outing in midweek ended in defeat to Galatasaray.
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.
Monaco vs. Lille key stats
- Monaco have found the net before the interval in every one of their six competitive home matches this term.
- Lille are unbeaten in each of their last four meetings with Monaco.
- Monaco have lost just one of their 11 competitive matches.
Monaco vs Lille preview: Hosts looking to turn European momentum into domestic victory?
Monaco vs Lille — Tale of the Tape
| Monaco | vs | Lille |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 4th |
| 14 | Points | 14 |
| 10 | Goals For | 10 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 6th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 4th (A) |
Monaco's defeat at Lorient last weekend interrupted a promising start to the league campaign, leaving Filipe Luís's men needing a response if they are to avoid falling further behind the leading pack.
Les Rouge et Blanc, who had picked up 10 points from their opening four Ligue 1 matches of the season, have now dropped points in three of their last four matches in the French top flight.
The Principality club have nevertheless remained productive in continental competition, following up their earlier Conference League success with a commanding 3-0 victory over Freiburg on Thursday, giving them a positive result to build on before returning to Ligue 1 action.
Stade Louis II has offered Monaco a reliable platform over a longer period, as they have won seven of their last 10 league matches at the venue, drawing two and losing only once during that sequence.
Lille travel to the Principality after suffering a damaging 4-2 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Wednesday, meaning they have lost each of their three league phase outings this term.
Davide Ancelotti's side have conceded 10 goals across their three Champions League league-phase matches, a stark contrast to their domestic performances, where they have generally been much more difficult to break down.
Lille’s league campaign has remained competitive enough to keep them among the leading clubs, with three victories from their last five Ligue 1 fixtures helping them maintain their position despite a recent draw against Brest and a defeat on their latest domestic away trip.
Les Dogues have also demonstrated that they can collect results on the road over an extended period, having won eight of their previous nine Ligue 1 away matches before their most recent loss brought that sequence to an end.
Monaco vs. Lille form guide & betting tips
| Monaco | vs | Lille |
|---|---|---|
WDWDL |
Form | WWLWD |
| 8 | Points | 10 |
| 10th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 7 | Goals For | 6 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 3 |
WDWLW |
Form (All Comps) | WWLDL |
Whispers predicts: Monaco 1-1 Lille
A draw at 3.40 (12/5) is worth considering because Monaco have the advantage of playing at home, but Lille's stronger domestic defensive displays suggest that the hosts may find it difficult to turn their European confidence into another convincing victory.
Under 3.5 goals at 1.40 (2/5) looks like the safer option for bettors expecting a closely contested match, with a four-goal thriller appearing less attractive given the likely importance of the result to two sides competing near the top of the table.
Monaco to score in the first half at 1.80 (4/5) is also appealing, as their home performances have regularly featured early attacking output.
Paris Brunner at 5.50 (9/2) is a more speculative first goalscorer option for those seeking a bigger return, particularly as the Monaco forward is available again following his suspension.
> Under 3.5 goals at 1.40 (2/5) | Likelihood: Probable
> Monaco over 0.5 goals in the first half at 1.80 (4/5 | Possible
> Match result – Draw at 3.40 (12/5) | Likelihood: Possible
> First goalscorer: Paris Brunner at 5.50 (9/2) | Likelihood: Outsider