Match Overview
The match of the 10th round of between Nantes and Monaco will take place on October 29 at the Stade de la Beaujoire. This preview offers a prediction, betting insights, coefficients, and statistical analysis for the Nantes – Monaco encounter.
Nantes Team Analysis
Luís Castro’s charges finally secured their second victory of the current championship in the last round. Playing away, the team defeated Paris 2-1. Prior to this, the club had not won in five consecutive matches, recording three draws and two defeats. Nantes has moved slightly away from the relegation zone, but is still perilously close, with only a 2-point buffer. It’s also worth noting that the club has only scored 7 goals, with only two opponents in the championship having worse attacking statistics.
- The team has not won in 12 of their last 15 games (6 draws and 6 losses).
- At least one team failed to score in 6 of Nantes’ last 7 home matches in the championship.
- No more than two goals were scored in 8 of the club’s last 10 home games in .
Nantes Predicted Line-up (5-3-2)*
Anthony Lopes – Junior Mwanga, Louis Leroy, Chidozie Awaziem, Kelvin Amian, Tilel Tati – Kwon Hyeok-kyu, Bahereba Guirassy, Demen Assoumani – Matthis Abline, Youssef El Arabi.
Monaco Team Analysis
The Monegasques also broke their streak of unsuccessful matches in the championship, in which they drew twice and unexpectedly lost to Lorient (1-3). Sébastien Pocognoli’s team hosted Toulouse in the last round and secured a 1-0 victory thanks to an early goal in the 3rd minute. This allowed them to return to the European qualification zone, with only a 1-point gap from the top 4.
- Monaco has not lost in 6 of their last 7 matches (4 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in 6 of the club’s last 7 championship matches.
- Away from home, the Monegasques have only 3 wins in their last 16 games (5 draws and 8 losses).
Monaco Predicted Line-up (4-4-2)*
Philipp Köhn – Thilo Kehrer, Caio Henrique, Kassoum Ouattara, Mohammed Salisu – Jordan Teze, Mamadou Coulibaly, Maghnes Akliouche, Krépin Diatta – Caio Henrique, Ansu Fati, Mika Bireth.
Referee Profile
Jérôme Brisard (France)
Matches – 22 (, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 85;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 7;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 41%.
Nantes vs Monaco Match Prediction
Clashes between these opponents often turn out to be entertaining and high-scoring affairs. For example, last season, the Monegasques routed this opponent 7-1 at home, and there was an exciting 2-2 draw away. It’s also worth noting that in all 6 previous head-to-head encounters in the championship, at least 3 goals were scored. With a high probability, the teams are expected to deliver similar goal-scoring action this time too.
Key Betting Insights
Nantes may have a weak attack, but they are expected to score in this match, primarily due to Monaco’s defensive vulnerabilities. In their last 19 away games in , Monaco only managed to keep a clean sheet on two occasions. Concurrently, the team itself scored in 12 of their last 14 away matches in the championship. Given the tournament motivation of both opponents, a bet on at least three goals in this game is strongly favored.
My prediction is “Total Over 2.5 Goals”.
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
Rory Whitfield
