Newly-promoted Paris FC make the trip south to the French Riviera to play second-placed AS Monaco for the first time this century, as they bid to enter the top half of Ligue 1 standings, on Saturday, 1 November.
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Monaco vs Paris FC prediction: Monegasques to edge past the Parisians
Key stats
- Monaco are undefeated in six straight competitive encounters (W2, D4).
- Les Monegasques are unbeaten at Stade Louis II this season (W4, D3).
- Seven of Paris FC’s last eight games have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Paris FC are winless in three successive Ligue 1 games (D1, L2).
Correct score prediction: Monaco 3-2 Paris FC
In perhaps the most exciting clash in round 10 of Ligue 1 fixtures, Monaco beat Nantes 5-3 to make it two wins on the trot after a streak of four successive draws. Sebastien Pocognoli now remains unbeaten in four games since taking over charge from Adi Hutter.
Meanwhile, Paris FC avoided a third consecutive loss with an impressive second half performance against Olympique Lyonnais, ultimately earning a point in a 3-3 draw. The Ligue 1 newcomers have 11 points from their opening 10 games of the campaign.
While the visitors could pose some real problems with their fighting spirit, Monaco look well-equipped to snatch another victory thanks to their home advantage.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Strong home favourites
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts will be delighted to play at home, where they remain unbeaten in Ligue 1 this calendar year. Monaco have 7/10 (1.70) odds assigned to them, implying a 58.8% probability of victory.
Paris FC have been less than impressive away from home, where they’ve won just once in five trips this season. Priced at 10/3 (4.33), they carry a 23% chance of success.
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Most recent H2Hs: Monegasques supremacy
Monaco have won each of their last five H2Hs against Paris FC, with their latest one arriving in the form of a 7-1 triumph in February 1979. The two also met in a club friendly, which ended in a goalless stalemate, in July 2015.
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Monaco preview: More than a handful of absentees
Paul Pogba, Denis Zakaria, Lamine Camara, Eric Dier, Lukas Hradecky, Lamine Camara, Vanderson and Caio Henrique are all absentees.
Predicted lineup: Hradecky (GK), Kehrer, Salisu, Mawissa, Diatta, Idumbo, Golovin, Ouattara, Akliouche, Fati & Balogun
Last five matches:
- Nantes 3-5 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 1-0 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 0-0 Tottenham (UEFA Champions League)
- Angers 1-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 2-2 Nice (Ligue 1)
Paris FC preview: Can they return home satisfied?
Stephane Gill has six names missing: Nhoa Sangui, Julien Lopez, Pierre Hamel, De Smet, Mathieu Cafaro & Sofiane Alakouch. Jonathan Ikone is also doubtful to star in this clash.
Predicted lineup: Nkambadio (GK), Chergui, Mbow, Otavio, Ollila, Lopez, Lees-Melou, Camara, Kebbal, Geubbels & Krasso
Last five matches:
- Paris FC 3-3 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 1-2 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- Lens 2-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 2-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Nice 1-1 Pars FC (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Aleksandr Golovin
Golovin put in decent performances against Tottenham Hotspur and Toulouse in his first two matches since returning from injury, but really got going in Monaco’s 5-3 victory over Nantes. The 29-year-old emerged from the bench in the 69th minute and subsequently struck the matchwinning brace that earned the Monegasques maximum points at Stade de la Beaujoire.