Paris FC vs Monaco: who will extend their winning run?
In the opening fixture of Matchday 29 in France’s Ligue 1, Paris FC will host Monaco. The match will take place on Friday, April 10, kicking off at 19:00 CET, and here is a betting pick for the encounter.
Paris vs Monaco: match facts and head-to-head
- Paris are unbeaten in their last six matches: two wins and four draws.
- Monaco are unbeaten in their last seven matches.
- Paris have won their last two home games.
- Monaco are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches, combining draws and victories.
- Monaco have won their last five matches.
- Monaco have scored at least one goal in nine consecutive matches.
- Monaco have kept clean sheets in 17% of their matches this season, compared to 16% for Paris.
- Monaco have lost fewer matches without scoring: 10% compared to 16% for PSG.
- Monaco and Paris have faced each other twice: Paris won once and the other match ended in a draw.
Paris vs Monaco: match preview
Paris earned promotion to France’s top flight and are now fighting to retain their Ligue 1 status. After 28 rounds, they have collected 32 points and sit 13th in the table. They are nine points clear of 16th place, giving them a solid cushion in the battle for survival. The team are currently enjoying a strong run, going six matches unbeaten with two wins in that stretch. In the previous round, they played out a 1–1 draw with Lorient.
Monaco are also in excellent form. The team have won five matches in a row and are unbeaten in their last seven outings. In the latest round, the Monegasques defeated Marseille and have now drawn level with them on points. Monaco have 49 points after 28 matches and occupy fifth place in the standings. They are just one point behind third place, which keeps their push for a top-three finish very much alive, especially given the inconsistency of their direct rivals.
Probable line-ups
- Paris FC: Trapp; Camara, Coppola, Mbow, Sangui; Munetsi, Lees-Melou, Matondo; Ikoné, Geubbels, Simon
- Monaco: Hradecky; Kehrer, Zakaria, Faes; Teze, Coulibaly, Camara, Mawissa; Akliouche, Golovin; Balogun
Prediction
Monaco are in excellent form, as are Paris FC. Both sides are on impressive unbeaten runs, but one of them will see that streak continue. Still, Monaco appear the stronger side on paper, largely due to superior squad quality. A bet on a Monaco victory looks like the most reasonable option.
