Sparks will fly as two of the top 4 teams in the French Ligue 1 lock horns at Stade Louis II on Saturday, 29 March.
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Monaco vs Nice predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Monaco scored 17 goals in their last four Ligue 1 games at Stade Louis II.
- Three of the last four encounters between these teams went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Six of Nice's last nine games featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Monaco 3-2 Nice
Only one team has earned more points at home than Monaco this season. Adolf Hutter’s men have won nine of 13 home games so far. They have won four consecutive home games in Ligue 1, scoring at least three goals in each victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Monaco are clear favourites
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After stringing together a four-match winning streak, Nice have now failed to win their last two games. Franck Haise's troops have been tough to beat, losing only once in their last eight league games (W5, D2).
As it stands, Monaco and Nice are third and fourth in the French top flight, respectively. They have both earned 47 points from 26 league matches so far.
With that in mind, Monaco are the expected winners at 17/20 (1.85). Teams with these odds usually have a 54.1% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Nice opened the scoring in seven of their last eight matches. For this reason, Nice to score first has an appealing look at 6/4 (2.50). That one has a 40% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last five clashes between Monaco and Nice, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them.
France Ligue 1 27/10/24
Nice
Monaco
France Ligue 1 11/02/24
Nice
Monaco
France Ligue 1 22/09/23
Monaco
Nice
France Ligue 1 26/02/23
Monaco
Nice
France Ligue 1 04/09/22
Nice
Monaco
Monaco preview: A significant injury boost
Coach Hutter is expected to welcome up to six players from injury this weekend, including Folarin Balogun, Soungoutou Magassa, Christian Mawissa, Jordan Teze, Alekxandr Golovin, and Kassoum Outtara. This should be a welcome boost for Monaco, who are chasing an automatic Champions League spot in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup: Majecki (GK), Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer, Henrique, Al-Musrati, Zakaria, Seghir, Minamino, Akliouche & Biereth.
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Marseille
0
Monaco
3
France Ligue 1 05/04/25
L
Brest
2
Monaco
1
France Ligue 1 29/03/25
W
Nice
1
Monaco
2
France Ligue 1 15/03/25
W
Angers
0
Monaco
2
France Ligue 1 07/03/25
D
Toulouse
1
Monaco
1
Nice preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
Nice will remain without long-term absentee forward Terem Moffi (ACL), while Morgan Sanson and Tanguy Ndombele could return for this game from ankle and groin injuries, respectively.
Also, defender Melvin Bard will serve the first of his two-match bans following his sending off against Auxerre just before the international break.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Ndayishimiye, Bombito, Dante, Abdi, Clauss, Santamaria, Boudaoui, Cho, Guessand & Laborde.
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
D
Strasbourg
2
Nice
2
France Ligue 1 04/04/25
L
Nantes
2
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 29/03/25
L
Monaco
2
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 14/03/25
D
Auxerre
1
Nice
1
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
L
Lyon
2
Nice
0
Player to watch: Evann Guessand
With 11 goals and seven assists in 26 league assignments, Evann Guessand is one of the top performers in the French top flight. The former Nantes forward also has an excellent track record against Monaco, having scored in the last two clashes between these sides.
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