Nantes vs AS Monaco Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Les Canaris will take on Le Rocher on matchday 17 of the Ligue 1.

Antoine Kombouare’s Nantes started the season well but as the league progressed they lost their momentum and now they are sitting just above the relegation zone. At home, they will lock horns against AS Monaco who are looking to cement themselves in the top three. In their last fixture, they earned a point from a hard-fought draw against Lille, as the match ended in a 1-1 scoreline. They will surely look to take the home advantage to their use when they face Monaco.

You fall down, you get up 💪Always together 🫂 pic.twitter.com/vWW9OTJ1hi

— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) January 6, 2025

Under Adi Hutter, AS Monaco has been entertaining to watch throughout his tenure. Despite losing to PSG in their last fixture in the Trophee des Champions, they are a side who are capable of bouncing back from a loss and surely fans will expect them to get back to winning ways. In the early part of the season, Monaco were in the title race but their form has dipped and currently, with 30 points on the board they are sitting at the third spot. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 10 Jan 2025 at 06:00 PM UK, 11:30 PM IST

Location: Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau

Form

Nantes (in all competitions): D-W-L-W-D

AS Monaco (in all competitions): L-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Johann Lepenant (Nantes)

He communicates well with players around him when initiating the press and works hard to make sure the midfield shape is maintained. The Frenchman always have his head up looking around him and is always aware of the situation. Always remains calm under pressure and likes to beat opponents in one-on-one duels.

He can also play as a midfield pivot, collecting balls from defenders and quickly distributing them further forward. Lepenanat always tracks back to help out his teammates in defence. In 13 Ligue 1 games, he has scored twice and provided one assist so far.

Takumi Minamino (AS Monaco)

Minamino doesn’t always use one certain run or type of positioning which allows him to receive passes, but always looks for new solutions. The Japanese like to look for free spaces in the final third and exploit them. His crossing and passing make him a big threat to the opponent team. Minamino always has a great first touch and with his vision, he can deliver great balls inside the box.

With the ball on his feet, he can create chances to score as well as score himself. Even though statistically he is not having a good season still impact on the game is huge. In 14 league games, he has scored only once and provided one assist.

New week, same ambition 😤🔜 @FCNantes pic.twitter.com/ejVnOZduxI

— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) January 7, 2025

Match Facts

• The winner of the last meeting were AS Monaco
• The average number of goals in meetings between Nantes and AS Monaco is 4.6
• FC Nantes win 26% of the halftime, AS Monaco win 30%

Nantes vs AS Monaco: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Monaco to win this fixture – 5/6 bet bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 2.5

Injury and Team News

The home team have some injury concerns. Tino Kadewere and Adel Mohamoud are injured and will not be available against Monaco.

Krepin Diatta, Mawissa, Diop and Folarin Balogun are injured for the away side. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 57

Nantes: 11

AS Monaco: 31

Draws: 15

Predicted Lineups

Nantes Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1):

Lopes (GK); Amian, Castelleto,Zeze, Cozza; Chirivella; Thomas, Lepenant, Augusto, Ganago; Abline

AS Monaco Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Kohn (GK); Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Henrique; Golovin, Zakaria; Akliouche, Minamino, Seghir; IIenikhena

Match Prediction

Nantes started their season steadily but after some matches their performance declined and they started to get poor results. Whenever both teams faced each other fans have enjoyed and this time around as well we expect the same. Most probably the away team will win the match.

Prediction: Nantes 1-4 AS Monaco

Telecast Details

India: GXR World

UK: beIN Sports, Ligue 1 Pass

USA: fubo TV

Nigeria: Canal +2 Sports Afrique

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