Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Monaco
Nantes
Monaco and Nantes will face off in Ligue 1 action on Matchday 22. Can the hosts secure the expectedthree points, or will Nantes spring a surprise? Here’s my detailed betting preview for this encounter.
Monaco
It has been a challenging season for Monaco, as they currently sit fourth in the league, behind Nice only on goal difference and just three points off second place.
In their last Ligue 1 match, they suffered a 1-4 away defeat to league leaders PSG, ending a run of two consecutive league victories.
Monaco also played in the Champions League playoffs this week, where they lost 0-1 at home to Benfica. The result could have been worse, as they played the entire second half with 10 men. They now face a difficult away leg, though a comeback is still possible.
Nantes
It has been a stressful season for Nantes fans, as the team is currently 15th in the standings, just three points above the relegation zone.
In their most recent match, they suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Brest, ending a five-match unbeaten run (1 win, 4 draws). Despite their struggles, Nantes has shown signs of resilience and should have enough quality to survive in Ligue 1.
Probable lineups
- Monaco: Majecki, Vanderson, Kehrer, Magassa, Caio Henrique, Zakaria, Matazo, Minamino, Ben Seghir, Akliouche, Embolo.
- Nantes: Lafont, Coco, S. Sow, Douglas Augusto, Cozza, Castelletto, Chirivella, Loupenan, Abline, Mostafa, Simon.
Match facts
- Monaco at home: 7 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws.
- Nantes away: 2 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses.
- Betting odds: Monaco 1.60 | Draw 4.35 | Nantes 5.40.
Head-to-head (H2H)
- The last six meetings between these sides have all featured at least four goals.
- Their first-leg encounter ended 2-2, with Nantes blowing a 2-0 lead at home.
Prediction
Monaco is the clear favorite, but their recent Champions League match may affect their performance. Nantes could take advantage of Monaco’s fatigue and cause some trouble.
Given both teams’ tendencies to produce high-scoring head-to-head matches, I see value in betting on both teams to score (BTTS).
