The eighth round of Ligue 1 kicks off on Friday with an intriguing clash between AS Monaco and Lille. Analysts at Sportsmacro have prepared a comprehensive preview and prediction for this exciting matchup.
Monaco
Monaco is having a stellar season, with six wins and one draw in the league, currently placing them at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Their lead is narrow, with just a two-point gap between them and their closest competitor, but the team looks poised to challenge PSG for the title this season.
In their most recent Ligue 1 match, Monaco narrowly defeated Rennes 2-1 on the road, with all goals scored by the midway point of the first half. Additionally, Monaco is performing well in the Champions League, having earned 4 points from two games. They secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at home, taking advantage of a red card for the Catalans, and later drew 2-2 away against Dinamo Zagreb.
Lille
Lille is currently fifth in the league standings, with 13 points from seven matches. In their last outing, they secured a comeback win, defeating Toulouse 2-1 after trailing at halftime. They are just one point behind the top three but trail Monaco by six points.
Related News
Lille’s Champions League campaign has been a mixed bag. After qualifying for the group stage, they lost 0-2 away to Sporting but managed a sensational 1-0 victory at home against Real Madrid.
Key Facts about the match
- Monaco has been strong at home in Ligue 1, recording three wins and one draw in their four home matches.
- Lille has won two and lost one of their three away games in the league this season.
- The betting odds are as follows: P1 – 1.99, X – 3.65, P2 – 3.8.
Probable Lineups
- Monaco: Koné, Mavissa, Kehrer, Singo, Ouattara, Zakaria, Camara, Vanderson, Ben Seghir, Minamino, Balogun.
- Lille: Chevalier, Meunier, Diakité, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson, André, Gomes, Zhegrova, Gomes, Sahraoui, David.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
These clubs have a long history of competitive matchups. Last season, they exchanged home victories, with Lille winning 2-0 at home and Monaco responding with a 1-0 win in their return fixture.
Monaco vs Lille Prediction
This match demands attention, as both teams are currently competing in the Champions League. Monaco is seen as the slight favorite due to their home advantage and position at the top of Ligue 1. Expect a tight and intense contest. Betting on the total number of goals being under 3 appears to be a solid option.
