Strasbourg vs Monaco

Strasbourg come into this on the back of a difficult run of 3 consecutive defeats, having taken 6 points from their last 5 matches. With 10 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded more than they would like (2.8 per game). Strasbourg's recent run of 3 defeats will be a concern for the management.

Monaco arrive with their own narrative, shaped by a set of results that pulls in another direction. The numbers tell a clear story for Monaco: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 15 points — an excellent return. They have scored freely averaging 2.4 goals per game, while conceding 0.8. Monaco's recent run of 5 victories highlights their current momentum. The recent head-to-head between Strasbourg and Monaco has been a competitive affair, with wins and draws traded in fairly equal measure. 6 recent meetings have produced 23 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be an open, adventurous affair.

With both teams averaging over 2.0 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. The onus will be on Monaco to make the running, while Strasbourg can play without the weight of expectation. Patience will be key for the favourites against a side set up to frustrate.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (23%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. All eyes turn to the Ligue 1 when this one gets under way.