The Matchday 3 clash in Ligue 1 between Monaco and Strasbourg will take place on August 31 at the Louis II Stadium in Fontvieille. Monaco vs. Strasbourg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Monaco
Following a 0-1 away defeat to Lille in the last round, Monaco lost their lead in the Ligue 1 standings, dropping to 8th place. This loss was their second in the last five French championship matches (3 wins). Additionally, the team from the principality has failed to keep a clean sheet for three consecutive Ligue 1 games. However, it's important to note that Monaco has been excellent at home, winning 8 of their last 9 top-flight French league matches, with just one draw.
- The club has scored at least twice in 11 of their last 12 home games in Ligue 1.
- No more than 3 goals have been scored in 11 of Monaco's last 14 matches in this tournament.
- There has been a goal in both halves in 8 of Monaco's last 10 home matches in the championship.
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-5-1)
Lukasz Hradecky – Caio Henrique, Christian Mavissa Elebi, Eric Dier, Jordan Teze – Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Aleksandr Golovin, Takumi Minamino, Maghnes Akliouche – Folarin Balogun.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg secured two 1-0 victories in the opening French championship, defeating Metz and Nantes. Strasbourg is among the four clubs in this Ligue 1 season to have achieved two "clean sheet" wins and currently sits in 4th place in the standings. It's worth mentioning that the team ended the last championship with two defeats, and their uncompromising streak in the tournament has reached six matches (4 wins, 2 losses). Notably, the club has shown solid defensive play in away Ligue 1 matches, keeping a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 encounters.
- The team has not lost in 14 of their last 16 championship games (11 wins, 3 draws).
- Strasbourg's scoring streak in the top French division stands at 6 matches.
- Strasbourg has scored exactly 1 goal in 5 of their last 6 away games in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Strasbourg (5-3-2)
Karl-Johan Johnsson – Gemisongui Ouattara, Mamadou Sarr, Andrew Omobamidele, Ismael Doukoure, Kendry Paez – Sebastian Nanasi, Junior Mwanga, Samir El-Mourabet – Joaquin Panichelli, Felix Lemarechal.
Referee
Benoit Bastien (France)
Matches – 18 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 74;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 39%.
Monaco vs. Strasbourg: Match Prediction
Monaco, after a confident victory at the start of the championship against Le Havre, deservedly lost to Lille away. Away games have not been particularly successful for the club in the last season of the tournament, as Monaco earned only 22 out of their 61 points in the standings on foreign fields, and it's always extremely difficult to earn points at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, so I don't see anything critical in the team's setback in the last round. On their home ground, Monaco is extremely difficult to stop, as noted above. Besides regularly earning 3 points at home in Ligue 1, the club from the principality also looks very effective in attack, scoring 34 goals in their last 12 matches.
Monaco will also have the advantage in physical conditions, as they have a full week to prepare for the upcoming match, while Strasbourg faces a very challenging trip to Denmark on Thursday for a decisive Conference League return leg. Additionally, Monaco has been very successful against Strasbourg recently, winning 5 of the last 6 head-to-head matches in the championship (1 draw). Although Strasbourg started the championship successfully, I don't think they will be able to cope with Monaco away, considering the additional match this week, and the club lacks successful experience competing on two fronts.
I believe the hosts will take 3 points in the upcoming match, my prediction: Monaco to win
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
