Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Strasbourg
Monaco
On Saturday in Ligue 1, Strasbourg will face Monaco. Here’s my betting suggestion for this matchup—will we see a high-scoring game?
Strasbourg
Strasbourg was performing well until a recent dip in form. In their last match, they suffered a justified 0-2 away loss to Saint-Étienne, one of the league’s lower-ranked teams.
Strasbourg currently sits ninth in the standings. The competition is tight, as they are only three points away from both the relegation zone and the top five. Their strength lies in their home performances and a decent offense, though defensive weaknesses remain a concern.
Monaco
Monaco was recently in contention for the top spot but has since dropped to third, six points behind the leader and level on points with second on goal difference. They’ve gone three matches without a win in Ligue 1, managing just one point over that stretch. In their last league game, they surprisingly lost 0-1 at home to Angers.
Monaco also competes in the Champions League, where they recently secured a 1-0 away win over Bologna, courtesy of a late goal from Thilo Kehrer. They’re doing well in the group, with 10 points from four matches, keeping them among the leaders.
Probable Lineups
- Strasbourg: Petrovic, Doué, Sow, Sarr, Bakwa, Doucoure, André Santos, Moreira, Diarra, N’Dour, Mara.
- Monaco: Majecki, Mavissa Eliebi, Kehrer, Singo, Vanderson, Camara, Magassa, Akliouche, Golovin, Minamino, Embolo.
Match Facts
- Strasbourg remains unbeaten at home this season, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
- Monaco has a solid away record in Ligue 1, with 3 wins and 1 loss.
- Odds for this match: Strasbourg 3.4, Draw 3.8, Monaco 2.08.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Monaco won both matches against Strasbourg, 3-0 at home and 1-0 away.
Prediction
According to the odds, Monaco is a slight favorite, and bookmakers expect a high-scoring match. However, I anticipate a more cautious game, as playing openly against Strasbourg can be risky. I’ll take the under 3 goals bet at an appealing odds.
