Monaco have the chance, albeit a slim one, to break into the European places in Ligue 1 if they can beat Nantes at the Stade Louis II on Friday night. Indeed, the hosts are currently in 10th place at the time of writing, but three points could see them rise as high as sixth in the table.
Meanwhile, Nantes are really struggling down the other end, and are in real danger of relegation come the end of the season. Indeed, this will be seen as a big opportunity for Monaco to gain victory here.
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Monaco vs Nantes prediction: Hosts to emerge victorious?
Key stats
- Monaco have lost just once in five games in total across all competitions.
- Nantes are on a five-match losing streak in all competitions.
- Monaco are also unbeaten in the previous seven H2Hs, winning five of them.
Correct score prediction: Monaco 3-1 Nantes
Given their superior form and position in the table, as well as having home advantage on their side, Monaco should be expected to win this game. Thus, we are backing them to record a fairly comfortable victory here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Monaco big favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Monaco have expectedly been installed as the big favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can still be backed at just under 21%, while a Nantes win on their travels is deemed the most unlikely at just under 17%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our expert Ligue 1 predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Monaco aiming for eight unbeaten
As mentioned before, Monaco are unbeaten in the last seven meetings between the two sides in all competitions. They will be aiming for a sixth victory in eight H2Hs, and are firm favourites to do so against a struggling Nantes side.
France Ligue 1 29/10/25
Nantes
Monaco
France Ligue 1 15/02/25
Monaco
Nantes
France Ligue 1 10/01/25
Nantes
Monaco
France Ligue 1 19/05/24
Monaco
Nantes
France Ligue 1 25/08/23
Nantes
Monaco
Monaco preview: Plenty of injury problems
Monaco could have as many as eight senior squad players out with injury. Indeed, Paul Pogba, Mohammed Salisu, Takumi Minamino, Lukas Hradecky, Wout Faes, Kassoum Ouattara, Eric Dier and Christian Mawissamany could all be watching the match from the stands for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Kohn (GK); Teze, Zakaria, Kehrer; Vanderson, Camara, Coulibaly, Henrique; Akliouche, Golovin & Biereth
Last five results:
- Nice 0-0 Monaco
- Strasbourg 3-1 Monaco
- Monaco 4-0 Rennes
- Monaco 0-0 Juventus
- Le Havre 0-0 Monaco
Nantes preview: Deuff a doubt
Bahmed Deuff is a doubt for Nantes with a knock. Deiver Machado is ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Predicted lineup: Lopes (GK); Amian, Youssif, Cozza; Centonze, Coquelin, Lepenant, Tabibou; Cabella, Abline & Mohamed
- Nantes 0-1 Lyon
- Lorient 2-1 Nantes
- Nantes 1-4 Nice
- Nantes 1-2 Paris FC
- Nantes 1-2 Nice
Player to watch: Mika Biereth
Mika Biereth will be hoping to start for Monaco against Nantes after a strong run of form. Indeed, the striker has scored once and recorded a further two assists in his previous three appearances for the club, and will hope that he can have a similar influence on Friday night.