The Matchday 11 clash in Ligue 1 between Monaco and Paris will take place on November 1 at the Louis II Stadium in Fontvieille. Monaco vs. Paris: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Monaco
Sebastien Pocognoli's side delivered a spectacular performance in the previous round. Playing away against Nantes, the team triumphed with a 5-3 victory. This marks the second match in the current Ligue 1 season where Monaco has scored five goals (previously defeating Metz 5-2). Thanks to two consecutive wins in the league, the club has climbed to 2nd place and is now just one point behind leaders PSG. Monaco is also the second-highest scoring team, averaging 2.3 goals per game.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 8 Ligue 1 matches (5 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Monaco's last 8 league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the last 8 Ligue 1 encounters.
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-4-2)
Philipp Kohn – Thilo Kehrer, Christian Mavissa Eliebi, Kassoum Ouattara, Mohammed Salisu – Jordan Teze, Mamadou Coulibaly, Maghnes Akliouche, Krépin Diatta – Takumi Minamino, Folarin Balogun.
Injured players include goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, defenders Eric Dier and Vanderson, as well as midfielders Denis Zakaria, Paul Pogba, and Lamine Camara.
Paris
The capital club also delivered an entertaining result in the last round. Stefan Gilli's side hosted Lyon and ended the match in a 3-3 draw. Notably, the team was trailing by three goals during the game. However, the club has not won in the league for three matches (1 draw and 2 losses). Paris currently sits 12th, just two points above the relegation zone.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Paris's last 9 Ligue 1 matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Paris's last 9 league games.
- The club has not won in 4 of their last 5 away Ligue 1 matches (1 draw and 2 losses).
Predicted lineup for Paris (4-3-3)
Obe Nkambadio – Samir Chergui, Moustapha Mbow, Otavio, Thibault De Smet – Adama Camara, Maxime Lopez, Pierre Lees-Melou – Willem Geubbels, Ilan Kebbal, Jonathan Ikone.
Defender Thibault De Smet is suspended for this game.
Referee
Eric Wattellier (France)
Matches – 22 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 27%.
Monaco vs. Paris: Match Prediction
I anticipate that the upcoming encounter will be high-scoring. During the week, both clubs participated in thrilling matches, each featuring at least six goals. After the last round, Monaco's games have become the highest-scoring in Ligue 1, with an average of 3.9 goals. Interestingly, Paris's matches rank second in this metric, averaging 3.7 goals.
Monaco's home games have an even higher scoring rate, averaging 4.2 goals in the current championship. The team has scored at least two goals in 14 of their last 16 home games. Paris has played five away matches in Ligue 1, conceding in all of them. However, Paris has also scored in their last four away league games.
My prediction: Total over 3 goals
