Monaco will look to get back to winning ways as they host Reims at Stade Louis II on Friday, 28 February 2025. Which of these teams will reign supreme at the end of this French Ligue 1 game?
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Monaco vs Reims predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Monaco have conceded first in five consecutive matches.
- Reims opened the scoring in three of their last four trips to Stade Louis II.
- Reims won the last three clashes between these teams at this stadium.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in three of the last four encounters between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Monaco 1-2 Reims
Despite being the underdogs, Stade Reims defeated Monaco in their last three trips to this stadium. Given that Monaco have a 1-1-3 win-draw-loss record in their last five matches, there's a lot of value in backing Reims for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Monaco are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although they advanced to the semifinal of the Coupe de France earlier this week, Reims have continued to struggle in the French top flight. Samba Diawara's men have lost four consecutive league games and are winless in 12 Ligue 1 games stretching back to November of last year.
On the other hand, Monaco have not been very consistent of late, as they suffered three defeats in their last five matches in all competitions.
As it stands, Stade Reims are 15th in Ligue 1 ahead of their clash with fifth-placed Monaco.
With that in mind, Monaco are the expected winners at 4/11 (1.36). Teams with these odds generally have a 73.3% probability of winning.
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Moreover, both teams were amongst the goals in five of Monaco's last six encounters with Reims at Stade Louis II. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Monaco avoid a fourth consecutive home defeat?
Monaco have lost three consecutive clashes between these teams at Stade Louis II. The last time they defeated Reims at this stadium was in the Coupe de France in January 2020.
In fact, Monaco have not won a home game against Reims in Ligue 1 since February 2014.
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Monaco preview: A few absentees
Winless in back-to-back games, Monaco will be eager to get back to winning ways on Friday night. However, they will have to do without a few injured players, including Soungoutou Magassa, Folarin Balogun, Jordan Teze and Aleksandr Golovin.
Predicted lineup: Majecki (GK), Henrique, Mawissa, Singo, Vanderson, Zakaria, Camara, Seghir, Minamino, Akliouche & Embolo.
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Lyon
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Monaco
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St Etienne
1
Monaco
3
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Le Havre
1
Monaco
1
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Strasbourg
0
Monaco
0
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Marseille
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Monaco
3
Reims preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time since October
The sending off of Cedric Kipre for violent conduct and Hafiz Umar Ibrahim for two bookable offences against Rennes last Friday means that both players will have no part to play in this weekend's clash due to suspension.
On the injury front, Yaya Fofana, Reda Khadra and Mohamed Daramy are still receiving treatment as they look forward to making a full recovery.
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Sangui, Buta, Okumu, Sekine, Kone, Gbane, Nakamura, Teuma, Ito & Diakite.
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St Etienne
2
Reims
0
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Nice
1
Reims
0
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Montpellier
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Reims
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Toulouse
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Reims
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Lens
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Reims
2
Player to watch: Keito Nakamura
Keito Nakamura opened the scoring in Reims' Coupe de France quarterfinal win at Angers earlier this week. The Japanese forward has been impressive with eight goals and an assist in 21 Ligue 1 starts. He will look to score in back-to-back games for the first time since September.