The Matchday 27 clash in Ligue 1 between Monaco and Nice will take place on March 29 at the Louis II Stadium in Fontvieille. Monaco vs. Nice: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Monaco
Monaco secured a 2-0 victory against Angers in the last round, extending their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 to three matches (2 clean-sheet wins, 1 draw). The club's scoring streak in the French championship has now reached 11 matches. Monaco ranks third among the most prolific clubs in the league with 51 goals, only behind PSG (73) and Marseille (53). In the league standings, the team also occupies the third spot, having reduced the gap to the second position to just two points thanks to their unbeaten streak. Notably, Monaco has won their last four home games in Ligue 1, scoring at least three goals in each.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 9 of Monaco's last 11 Ligue 1 matches.
- The club's uncompromising home streak in Ligue 1 stands at 8 games (6 wins, 2 losses).
- The team has scored at least twice in their last 7 home matches in the top French league.
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-5-1)
Philipp Köhn – Caio Henrique, Thilo Kehrer, Wilfried Singo, Vanderson – Denis Zakaria, Ali El-Musrati, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Takumi Minamino, Maghnes Akliouche – Mika Biereth.
Nice
After losing to Lyon in the championship (0-2), Nice drew their last match in this tournament before the international break, finishing 1-1 against Auxerre. The team has conceded in three consecutive Ligue 1 matches. As a result of dropping points in the last round, Nice slipped to the fourth spot in the league standings, overtaken by their upcoming opponent, although they share the same number of points with Monaco (47). The clubs have similar records in terms of goals scored and conceded this season in Ligue 1, with Nice having 50:31 and Monaco 51:32.
- No more than 2 goals have been scored in 6 of the club's last 8 Ligue 1 matches.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 8 games in this tournament (5 wins, 2 draws).
- Opponents have exchanged goals in Nice's last 7 away matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Nice (3-4-3)
Marcin Bulka – Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Dante, Moise Bombito – Tom Lech, Hicham Boudaoui, Baptiste Santamaria, Melvin Bard – Evann Guessand, Gaëtan Laborde, Sofiane Diop.
Defender Melvin Bard will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Jérôme Brisard (France)
Matches – 13 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 50;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 38%.
Monaco vs. Nice: Match Prediction
The Côte d'Azur derby sees the teams approach the game in different spirits. The visitors had an unsuccessful run in the championship before the international break, earning just one point in their last two matches. In contrast, Monaco collected 7 points in their previous three Ligue 1 encounters, overtaking Nice in the standings. In home matches of the tournament this calendar year, Monaco has been unstoppable, winning four games with a total score of 17:5.
However, despite a rough patch in Ligue 1, Nice has performed well in their recent away matches, winning 3-1 against both Le Havre and Saint-Étienne. They also defeated Monaco 2-1 in the first round. Therefore, I would not give such a clear preference to the hosts as the bookmakers do. The result of the upcoming match may not be so obvious. As a betting option, I suggest considering the total. Note that both clubs have been quite prolific in the current Ligue 1 season, with the hosts' scoring streak reaching 11 matches, and the visitors scoring in 19 of their last 20 championship games.
I am confident that both teams will find the net in the upcoming match, especially since they have exchanged goals in their last two Ligue 1 meetings. My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
