Strasbourg have found their attacking rhythm, but Monaco remain perfect: Strasbourg vs Monaco prediction
The Ligue 1 fourth-round match between Strasbourg and Monaco will take place on 12 September at the Stade de la Meinau. The hosts have won their last two league matches, while Monaco have collected nine points from a possible nine.
Strasbourg: eight goals in their last two league matches
Hugo Oliveira's side began the season with a heavy 4-0 defeat to Marseille but quickly recovered. Strasbourg then beat Lens 2-1 before thrashing Troyes 6-2.
The hosts are averaging 2.7 goals per match, the best attacking record in the early stages of Ligue 1. They have conceded first in all three rounds, but twice managed to turn the match around and win.
Monaco: perfect start under Filipe Luís
Monaco have won all three of their opening league matches — 1-0 against Le Havre, 2-0 against Marseille and 2-1 against PSG. Under Filipe Luís, the team have won all five of their competitive matches.
Their defence has been particularly impressive, with Monaco conceding just one goal in Ligue 1. They have already recorded three domestic victories and head into this away fixture in excellent spirits after beating PSG.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Strasbourg have scored eight goals in their last two league matches.
- Monaco have won all five of their competitive matches this season.
- Strasbourg scored a total of eight goals in their two home victories over Monaco last season.
The visitors can win a high-scoring match: Strasbourg vs Monaco prediction
Strasbourg are very dangerous going forward at the moment and should create chances at home even against the best defence from the opening weeks of the season. A clean-sheet victory for the visitors therefore looks unlikely.
Monaco, however, appear more consistent and have already proved it against PSG. If the match becomes open, the visitors' quality and current momentum could prove decisive.
