Monaco will be looking to snap out of a mini slump as they travel to Strasbourg for a Ligue 1 fixture on Saturday. While the hosts are a difficult proposition at home, Monaco have been solid travellers this season and given their fine record in this fixture, should have the upper hand here.
Things have been a bit tricky for Strasbourg in recent weeks as they have picked up just one win from their last four matches. Liam Rosenior’s men were beaten 2-0 by Montpellier in their previous Ligue 1 fixture.
Despite their recent patchy showings, Strasbourg will head into Saturday’s clash with confidence as they are unbeaten in front of their fans this season. They have claimed three wins and two draws from five matches at the Stade de la Meinau.
Monaco are in the middle of a mini slump having lost their last three Ligue 1 matches. They were beaten 1-0 by Angers last time out in Ligue 1 but bounced back with a similar scoreline at Bologna in the Champions League.
The win at Bologna highlights a solid away record for Monaco, who have lost just once on their travels this season. Adi Hutter’s men have won five of their last eight away matches across all competitions.
How the bookies view it: Upper hand for Monaco
Monaco have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at evens by Betfred to claim the win. Strasbourg have been installed as outsiders and are valued at 5/2 for a home win while a draw is set at odds of 11/4 by Betfred.
Head to head: Monaco on top
Monaco have a 22-11 advantage with seven draws from 40 previous matches against Strasbourg. The Monegasques have also won the last four meetings and triumphed 1-0 on their last visit to the Stade de la Meinau.
Players to watch: Eyes on Embolo
With Folarin Balogun still sidelined, Breel Embolo remains the major attacking threat for Monaco. The Swiss forward has been on target in two of the last four matches and is priced at 7/4 by Betfred to get on the score sheet once again.
Strasbourg have spread their goals across the team but Sekou Mara is often the man tasked with leading the line. The forward could be worth keeping an eye on to score anytime at 11/4 with Betfred.
Probable Line-ups
Strasbourg remain without Emanuel Emegha, who continues to recover from a knee problem. Mara is likely to lead the line once again while Saidou Sow is set to continue at the back.
Balogun, Denis Zakaria and Mohammed Salisu are among the sidelined players for Monaco. Takumi Minamino was a second half substitute in the Champions League and should start on Saturday.
Strasbourg: Petrovic, Doue, Sow, Sarr, Bakwa, Doukoure, Santos, Moreira, Diarra, Nanasi, Mara
Monaco: Majecki, Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer, Mawissa, Camara, Golovin, Akliouche, Minamino, Ben Seghir, Embolo
Anything else catch the eye?
Monaco have seen over 3.5 goals in three of their last four matches and a similar outcome is priced at 5/4 with Betfred. There have been first half goals in two of Monaco’s last three away matches and a repeat is valued at 5/2 with Betfred.
The Monegasques have scored in both halves in three of the last four meetings with Strasbourg and a similar pattern is valued at 6/4 by Betfred.
This French Ligue 1 match between Strasbourg and Monaco will be played on Nov 9, 2024 and kick off at 17:00. Check below for our tipsters best Strasbourg vs Monaco prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
