The Matchday 30 clash in Ligue 1 between Monaco and Strasbourg will take place on April 19 at the Louis II Stadium in Fontvieille. Monaco vs. Strasbourg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Monaco
The Monegasques secured a crucial victory in the last round, thrashing their main rival for second place in the league, Marseille, with a 3-0 scoreline. This success allowed the team to reclaim the second position in the Ligue 1 standings, overtaking Marseille by one point. Monaco has extended their scoring streak in the tournament to 14 matches and shares the second spot among the most prolific clubs in the league, having scored 57 goals. It's noteworthy that 11 of their 16 wins this season in Ligue 1 have come at home, with a goal difference of 36:16 in home matches.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 12 of the club's last 14 Ligue 1 matches.
- At home, the Monegasques have scored at least twice in 9 consecutive matches in this tournament.
- The team's home winning streak in Ligue 1 is 6 matches.
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-4-2)
Philipp Köhn – Caio Henrique, Thilo Kehrer, Wilfried Singo, Vanderson – Takumi Minamino, Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Maghnes Akliouche – Breel Embolo, Mika Biereth.
Strasbourg
The Alsatians extended their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 to 9 matches (7 wins, 2 draws) after drawing 2-2 with Nice in their previous game. Strasbourg's scoring streak in the top French league has now reached 6 matches. However, due to the loss of points in the last round, the club dropped 2 positions in the standings, falling from 4th to 6th place. Nevertheless, Strasbourg is only 3 points behind Monaco. It's important to add that the Alsatians have won their last 4 away matches in Ligue 1 without conceding a goal.
- No more than 3 goals have been scored in 11 of Strasbourg's last 13 Ligue 1 matches.
- One team failed to score in 5 of the Alsatians' previous Ligue 1 encounters.
- The club has not scored more than 1 goal in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the top division.
Predicted lineup for Strasbourg (3-4-3)
Djorde Petrovic – Ismael Doukoure, Andrew Omobamidele, Gerzino Nyamsi – Valentin Barco, Felix Lemarechal, Andrey Santos, Habib Diarra – Samuel Amoo-Ameyaw, Dilane Bakwa, Emmanuel Emegha.
Referee
Eric Wattellier (France)
Matches – 14 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 46;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 21%.
Match Prediction for Monaco vs. Strasbourg
Both teams are in excellent form, with the visitors experiencing their longest unbeaten run in Ligue 1 since April 2022. However, I agree with the bookmakers who favor the hosts in the upcoming match. The Monegasques have been more consistent this season and, overall, possess a stronger squad than the Alsatians. A significant argument in favor of the hosts is their outstanding home performance in the current championship. At Louis II, the club has won their last 6 Ligue 1 matches with an aggregate score of 22:6, defeating tough opponents such as Marseille and Nice.
Moreover, Monaco's attack at home has been exceptional. The club has scored at least twice in 9 consecutive home league matches, including twice against PSG. In 4 of their last 5 head-to-head Ligue 1 encounters, the Monegasques have scored at least twice against Strasbourg.
Therefore, my prediction is Monaco individual total over 1.5.
