Monaco vs Reims prediction and betting tips on January 13, 2024
On January 13th, within the framework of Ligue 1, Monaco and Reims will engage in their encounter. The match forecast for these mentioned clubs has been prepared by the analysts of our website.
Monaco
Monaco is faring well, albeit experiencing occasional downturns. The current third position in the championship appears promising. The primary objective for the season is evident: securing a spot in the Champions League. To achieve this, finishing in the top three is imperative, while the fourth position allows participation in the tournament's qualification. In the last round, Monaco triumphed over Troyes away with a score of 2-1, and over the weekend, they narrowly advanced past Lens away in the French Cup, decided only in a penalty shootout. Ten players will be unavailable to assist the team, six of whom are on international duty.
Reims
This season, Reims has played with varying success, though the current eighth place can be considered a decent outcome. The gap from the top five is just two points. In the last round, the team defeated Le Havre at home with a score of 1-0, with the opponent playing with reduced numbers for one and a half halves. This victory halted an unpleasant streak of two defeats. Seven players will be unable to take the field, with only one being injured, while the others are called up for international duty.
Interesting facts about the match and the history of head-to-head encounters
- In the first round, Monaco managed to defeat the opponent away with a score of 3-1, despite Reims putting up a decent performance.
- At home, Monaco has secured six victories with two defeats in this Ligue 1 season.
Match prediction for Monaco vs Reims
It is quite expected that Monaco is favored in this pairing, but Reims falls into the category of inconvenient mid-table teams capable of posing problems to any favorite. An interesting and unpredictable match is anticipated, where the hosts should take the initiative. We consider a wager on the total goals exceeding 2.5 to be promising in this context.