Monaco vs Nordsjælland: UEFA Conference League clash – prediction, facts and betting tips
In the third round of the UEFA Conference League, Monaco will take on Nordsjælland. The match will take place on Thursday, November 5, kicking off at 21:00 CET, and I suggest a bet on this game.
Monaco vs Nordsjælland: Match facts and H2H
- Monaco have won just one of their last four matches.
- Monaco have scored in three consecutive matches.
- Nordsjælland have won just twice in their last ten matches.
- Nordsjælland have scored in both halves in six consecutive matches.
- Monaco have yet to lose a home match this season.
- Nordsjælland have won 43% of their matches this season without conceding, compared to 23% for Monaco.
- Monaco have lost 8% of their matches this season without scoring, compared to 9% for Nordsjælland.
- Monaco have scored in both halves in 38% of their matches this season.
- Monaco and Nordsjælland have never met before.
Monaco vs Nordsjælland: Match preview
Monaco made an excellent start to the new season and initially topped the Ligue 1 table, but their results have deteriorated in recent matches. The Monegasques are winless in four consecutive games. They have surrendered top spot and dropped to seventh place. In the UEFA Conference League, Monaco have won both of their matches so far, beating CSKA Sofia 2-1 and Freiburg 3-0. There are still four matches to play, so the battle for a place in the play-offs is far from settled.
Nordsjælland have been producing average results in the Danish league and currently sit fifth in the table. The team have collected 20 points from 13 matches and are three points behind third place. They are winless in five consecutive Danish Superliga matches. As for the UEFA Conference League, Nordsjælland have drawn 1-1 with both CSKA Sofia and Hearts. They have just two points, so they face a difficult battle for a place in the play-offs in the remaining matches.
Probable lineups
- Monaco: Hradecky; Vanderson, Teze, Dier, Mawissa; Zakaria, Camara; Minamino, Golovin, Detourbet; Brunner
- Nordsjælland: Hansen; Acquah, Tuka, Norheim; Heyde, Brink, Rojkjaer, Lahteenmaki; Berthelsen, Lind, Adel
Prediction
I think Monaco will be able to win this match despite their recent form. They are playing at home against an opponent who do not have a squad of the same quality, and Monaco have also performed well in the Conference League. Therefore, I suggest betting on a home win.