David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Monaco
Strasbourg
One of the matches of the 30th round of the French Championship will be played on Saturday at the Louis II Stadium, where local Monaco will host Strasbourg. I propose a bet on the outcome of this clash with a good odds.
Match preview
The "Monegasques" slammed the door powerfully in the previous round, demolishing a direct rival in the battle for silver – Marseille with a score of 3:0. This victory was not only principled but also strategically important: the team climbed back to the second spot in Ligue 1, leaving the Provencals behind by one point. Monaco's goal-scoring machine is not slowing down – the scoring streak in the championship has already reached 14 consecutive matches, and in total, Adi Hütter's charges have recorded 57 goals – the second-best scoring result in the elite of French football.
Monaco's dominance at "Louis II" is particularly noteworthy: 11 out of 16 wins were secured at home, where they score on average more than two goals per game. In nine consecutive home matches, the Monegasques consistently surpass the two-goal mark. In front of their home crowd, the team has delivered a six-match winning streak, turning their stadium into a true fortress.
The Alsatian machine continues to maintain its course in Ligue 1: the unbeaten streak has already reached nine matches – seven wins and two draws. In the last round, Strasbourg engaged in a shootout with Nice, ending the match in a fighting 2:2 draw. Moreover, the team is on the move in terms of attack – in six consecutive rounds, the "blue-whites" have consistently found the back of their opponents' nets.
However, the loss of points in the last match proved costly – Strasbourg dropped from fourth to sixth place. Nevertheless, the gap from second-placed Monaco is only three points – and the race for European competitions is far from over. A particular point of pride is their away performances: the last four away games saw the Alsatians keep a clean sheet, denying opponents even a goal of prestige.
Probable lineups
- Monaco: Philipp Köhn – Caio Henrique, Thilo Kehrer, Wilfried Singo, Vanderson – Takumi Minamino, Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Maghnes Akliouche – Breel Embolo, Mika Biereth
- Strasbourg: Djordje Petrovic – Ismael Doukoure, Andrew Omobamidele, Gela Doue – Valentin Barco, Felix Lemarechal, Andrey Santos, Habib Diarra – Samuel Amoo-Ameyaw, Dilane Bakwa, Emanuel Emegha
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Monaco defeated their opponent away with a score of 3:1
- The "Total over 2.5" bet played in 4 out of 5 matches
- The "Both teams to score" bet played in three out of five matches
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Monaco and offer odds of 1.61 for a home win. We believe the Monegasques will secure another victory on their turf. Our bet for the match is "Monaco to win."
