Nantes vs Monaco: Match Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups
In the upcoming Ligue 1 match, Nantes will host Monaco at Stade de la Beaujoire. This event, scheduled for Wednesday, is part of matchday 10 of the ongoing season. Both teams are seeking improvement, as Nantes aims for back-to-back league victories, while Monaco looks to end a three-match winless streak.
Nantes Season Overview
Nantes recently secured a crucial 2-1 win against Paris FC, breaking their five-match winless streak. With a total of nine points from nine matches, the club’s overall performance so far is slightly below last season’s form at the same stage.
- Last victory against Paris FC: Weekend prior to matchday 10
- Current league position: 11th
- Recent home form: Unbeaten in five games against Monaco
Team News for Nantes
In terms of player availability, Nantes will likely miss Francis Coquelin due to a hamstring strain. Johann Lepenant is doubtful with a knock, while Mayckel Lahdo continues to recover from a shoulder injury. Youssef El-Arabi, who featured prominently in the last match, scored his team-leading second goal of the season.
Monaco’s Campaign So Far
Monaco secured a 1-0 victory against Toulouse on matchday nine. This marked Sebastien Pocognoli’s first win as the team’s manager. However, Monaco struggles away from home, having been outscored 8-3 in their last three matches on the road.
- Recent away form: Winless in last three matches (across all competitions)
- Current league position: 6th
- Goals scored away: Only four of their 18 goals this season
Player Availability for Monaco
Paul Pogba is uncertain for the match due to a minor setback. Several players, including Vanderson, Eric Dier, and Denis Zakaria, are sidelined with various injuries. Goalkeeper Philipp Kohn achieved his first clean sheet of the season in the last outing.
Possible Lineups
| Nantes Starting XI | Monaco Starting XI |
|---|---|
| Lopes; Centonze, Awaziem, Cozza, Leroux; Mwanga, Hyeok-kyu, Tabibou; Abline, Mohamed, Guirassy | Kohn; Teze, Salisu, Mawissa; Diatta, Golovin, Coulibaly, Ouattara; Minamino, Akliouche; Biereth |
Match Prediction
This clash is expected to be competitive. Nantes hopes to leverage their home advantage, while Monaco aims to continue their positive recent history against Nantes. Our prediction leans towards a narrow 2-1 victory for Monaco.
