Monaco will play host to Strasbourg in the upcoming round of Ligue 1 on Saturday, 19 April.
With both teams fighting for their place in the Champions League next season, who will emerge victorious from this duel? Find that our and more from our Monaco vs Strasbourg prediction and preview.
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Monaco vs Strasbourg prediction: Hosts to end Strasbourg's impressive run
Key stats
- Monaco have won 11 of their 15 home games in the league this season.
- This season at home in Ligue 1, Monaco have averaged 3.47 total goals per game and we saw both teams score in 60% of those matches.
- Strasbourg have averaged 2.93 total goals per game and both teams have scored in 62% of their games in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: Monaco 3-1 Strasbourg
While Strasbourg enter this game undefeated for nine straight games, Monaco have also been in great form recently. They're also the better team and hosting the match, so all things considered, we can see them winning in an exciting game with goals on both sides.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Monaco favoured by the bookies
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.60%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.70%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Monaco vs Strasbourg odds that the hosts are the expected winners and by a pretty big margin.
We can see why that's the case, but given Strasbourg's recent run, we did expect to see the odds on Monaco be a bit higher.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, check our other football betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Monaco?
Monaco have won five consecutive meetings between these teams, so they have clearly been dominating this matchup lately. When it comes to their overall H2H record against Strasbourg, Monaco also have the advantage: 50-22-27.
France Ligue 1 09/11/24
Strasbourg
Monaco
France Ligue 1 10/03/24
Strasbourg
Monaco
France Ligue 1 20/08/23
Monaco
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 02/04/23
Monaco
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 06/08/22
Strasbourg
Monaco
Monaco preview: Trying to hold on to the second place in the standings
With four wins in their last six games in the league, Monaco have been in good forma and they've managed to stay on pace to securing a spot in the Champions League for next season since they're currently second in the standings. That being said, more than a few teams are just a few points behind and it will be an exciting race until the very end.
Meanwhile, Kassoum Ouattara and Jordan Teze are out with injuries. Also, Mika Biereth, the team's top scorer, is questionable, although more likely to play than miss the game.
Predicted lineup: Kohn (GK), Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer, Caio Henrique, Zakaria, Camara, Akliouche, Minamino, Golovin & Biereth
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Lyon
0
Monaco
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
St Etienne
1
Monaco
3
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
D
Le Havre
1
Monaco
1
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
D
Strasbourg
0
Monaco
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Marseille
0
Monaco
3
Strasbourg preview: Can they keep their impressive streak alive?
With nine games in a row without a loss, seven of which they've won, Strasbourg have managed to climb all the way to the sixth place in the Ligue 1 standings. Furthermore, they are now just three points behind their next opponent Monaco, who are second, so Strasbourg is in the race for a spot in the Champions League next season.
When it comes to team news, Dilane Bakwa and Mamadou Sarr are on Strasbourg's injury list, with the former not yet ruled out. On top of that, Diego Moreira is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Doue, Omobamidele, Doukoure, Diarra, Santos, Lemarechal, Barco, Bakwa, Emegha & Amo-Ameyaw
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Angers
2
Strasbourg
1
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
PSG
1
Strasbourg
2
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
St Etienne
1
Strasbourg
3
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
D
Monaco
0
Strasbourg
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
D
Nice
2
Strasbourg
2
Player to watch: Mika Biereth
The Danish forward is Monaco's top scorer in the league this season with goals to his name and he's been in fantastic form lately. However, he is questionable for this match, but it is expected that he will play, in which case Biereth is the player to watch.
