Monaco

AS Monaco picked up a 4-1 win over AS Saint-Étienne at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard last weekend. The victory left Monaco with five straight league victories, WWWWW, as they moved one spot up the table, from 5th to 4th place, having picked up 59 points from 17W, 8D, and 9L. Monaco are aiming for a top-three finish and are looking to leapfrog Rennes [59 points], who remain level on points ahead of their clash against Saint-Etienne at the weekend. A victory here could see Monaco take a giant step towards a top-three finish, with four games left to play. Monaco have a goal ratio of 1.62 GPG this season, having scored 55 goals in 34 Ligue 1 games. The club has also conceded 35 goals, an average of 1.03 goals per game ahead of Sunday's clash against Angers. Philippe Clement has a 55% win rate at the helm after 20 games, 11W, 5D, & 4L, and would like to see those numbers go up as Monaco aims to pick up six consecutive victories for the first time under his stewardship. The 48-year-old could line up a 4—2—3—1, with Ben Yedder, who has 20 goals this season, at the top of the shape. Meanwhile, Aurélien Tchouameni, who now appears on Liverpool’s radar, and Axel Disasi have accumulated yellow-card suspensions and remain unavailable for Sunday's game.

In the mid-week clash at the Stade Louis II, Monaco picked up a 1-0 win in the local derby against OGC Nice, courtesy of a single goal from Aleksandr Golovin (45'+2) at the stroke of half-time. The victory saw Monaco leapfrog the Eaglets as they moved into 5th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 56 points from 16W, 8D, and 9L. Monaco has won five consecutive league games, WWWWW, heading into this match against Saint-Étienne. After Wednesday’s narrow victory, Philippe Clement said, "It's good to have won five consecutive matches, and now I’m curious because it’s the first time that they’ve done that with me this season. I want to see if everyone can keep their feet on the ground and remain focused in this big match against Saint-Étienne." With five in a row, Monaco has the best ongoing winning run in the big-five European leagues at the moment. ASM has not enjoyed a longer such run in the top-flight since January-February 2021, when they completed seven in a row. Philippe Clement and Les Monégasques could appear with the 4—2—3—1 once again against the Greens, leaving the skipper, Ben Yedder in attack.

Monaco picked up a 3-2 win over Rennes at the weekend in a five-goal thriller at Roazhon Park. The match was left perfectly poised at the end of the first half after Vanderson (12') fired in the leveler, following Flavien Tait’s third-minute goal for Rennes. Minutes into the second half, Ben Yedder (57') found the back of the net for Monaco, leaving the Monégasques in the lead. Myron Boadu (77') stretched the lead to two goals twenty minutes later before Rennes got a stoppage-time penalty which was converted by Martin Terrier (90'+3 P). The narrow victory leaves Monaco with four wins in a row, LWWWW, and in sixth place, having picked up 53 points from 15W, 8D, and 9L. Monaco is vying for a top-three finish and sits outside the section by only three points. Meanwhile, only a point separates Monaco from fourth-placed OGC Nice [54P: 16W, 7D, & 9L]. A victory on Wednesday against the Eaglets could see the club climb into fourth place if Strasbourg fails to defeat Rennes in the mid-week round of fixtures. Monaco has a goal ratio of 1.56 GPG this season, having scored 50 goals in 32 Ligue 1 games. They have also conceded 34 goals [an average of 1.06 goals conceded per game] and have a G.D. of +16. Philippe Clement is expected to keep the 4—2—3—1 formation in place with Wissam Ben Yedder in attack for Wednesday’s clash against OGC Nice.

Following the 2-1 win over Troyes, Monaco picked up three victories in a row, WLWWW, last weekend. Henrique (19') bagged the opener with a remarkable 30-yard free-kick which had Monaco dancing. But an equally fantastic 20-yard effort from Ike Ugbo (39') restored parity at both ends. However, second-half substitute Kevin Volland (57') made an instant impact on the pitch, in less than a minute, with a clinical finish to leave Monaco with the win. Despite the victory, Monaco remained in 6th place, having picked up 50 points from 14W, 8D, and 9L. Monaco is looking to break into the top four with a win here while counting on favorable outcomes elsewhere. The club has hit the back of the net 47 times this season after 31 Ligue 1 games, which comes to a much lower goal average, 1.52 GPG, compared to Rennes. Les Monégasques have conceded 32 goals so far this season, 1.03 goals per match, and have a G.D. of +15. Philippe Clement put a 4—4—2 together against Troyes, but a switch to the 4—2—3—1 formation could be seen with Wissam Ben Yedder moving to the top of the design for Friday’s game against Rennes.

Monaco picked up a 2-1 win over Metz last weekend at the Stade Saint-Symphorien to leave the club with back-to-back victories, LWLWW, while moving a step ahead on the Ligue 1 table from 7th to 6th place. Ligue 1’s top scorer, Ben Yedder (46'), hit the back of the net right after the break for what was his 18th goal of the season before Metz pulled one back through Ibrahim Amadou (62'). However, Myron Boadu (72') restored Monaco’s lead to see the club pick up their 13th victory of the season [13W, 8D, & 9L], having bagged 47 points with a handful of games left. Monaco have won their last two Ligue 1 games [3-0 vs. PSG & 2-1 vs. FCM] and are looking to pick up three victories in a row for the first time since October. AS Monaco have won five of their last seven home games in Ligue 1 [5W, 1D, & 1L], keeping five clean sheets in all seven, while scoring 16 goals and conceding only three. The club has a goal ratio of 1.5 GPG this season, having scored 45 goals in 30 Ligue 1 games. ASM have also conceded 31 goals [an average of 1.03 goals conceded per game] and have a G.D. of +14. A 4—2—3—1 formation with the skipper, Wissam Ben Yedder in attack, is expected from Philippe Clement for this clash against Troyes. Kevin Volland rejoins the squad after missing out on the 2-1 win over FC Metz last weekend through injury.

AS Monaco were supposed to take on Cercle Brugge K.S.V. in a club-friendly during the international break, but saw the clash canceled. Last time out in Ligue 1, Les Monégasques picked up an impressive 3-0 win over PSG, with Wissam Ben Yedder (25' & 84' P.), the league's top scorer with 17 goals, bagging a brace. The Monaco captain rejoins the squad after hitting the back of the net for France in the international friendly match against South Africa. The brace, coupled with an effort from Kevin Volland (68'), helped lift Monaco by a spot, from 8th to 7th place on the Ligue 1 table. Les Monégasques now have 44 points from 12W, 8D, and 9L. Monaco have amassed 15 points in their 10 Ligue 1 games under Philippe Clement, just as many as in their last 10 under Niko Kovac. Now looking to pick up back-to-back victories, DLWLW, Philippe Clement could appear with the 4—1—4—1 formation against Metz, having Ben Yedder in attack. Meanwhile, Monaco has no major injury worries ahead of this weekend’s clash. In other related news, Monaco were said to have rejected a cash+player deal for Aurélien Tchouameni. Real Madrid were looking to offer Luka Jovic as part of the deal to secure the services of Aurelien Tchouameni, but reports say AS Monaco are requesting €50 million for the French international.

Monaco crashed out of the Europa League following Thursday’s 1-1 draw against S.C. Braga in the second leg of their round-of-16 clash, which marked the end of their European adventure. Monaco were looking to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg, picked up at the Estádio Municipal de Braga in Portugal, but walked out with a 3-1 aggregate loss to the Portuguese outfit. Back in Ligue 1, Monaco picked up a 1-0 defeat to Strasbourg last weekend at the Stade de la Meinau. A solitary goal from Alexander Djiku (23') was all that was required to see Monaco leave La Meinau with an empty basket. In eighth place, with 41 points from 11W, 8D, & 9L, Monaco has two defeats in five Ligue 1 games, DDLWL, and are looking to get back into winning ways on Sunday. The Monégasques have a remarkable home record of just one defeat in eleven Ligue 1 games [7W, 3D, & 1L]. In addition, Monaco has the highest number of victories against Les Parisiens in Ligue 1. Philippe Clement lined up the conventional 4—4—2 formation with Kevin Volland and the skipper, Wissam Ben Yedder, in attack, for Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash against the Archbishops. A similar shape with the same attacking personnel is expected for Sunday’s game against PSG.

Monaco are coming off the back of a 2-0 defeat in the first-leg of the UEFA Europa League round-of-16 clash against S.C. Braga. Last weekend, Les Monégasques walked away from the Stade Vélodrome with all three points after defeating Marseille 1-0. Gelson Martins (58') tucked away the rebound, which was initially ruled out by the flag until the VAR stepped in and left both coach and goal-scorer celebrating wildly. AS Monaco, in 8th place on the Ligue 1 table, are with 41 points from 11W, 8D, & 8L, having returned to winning ways after three games without a victory, WDDLW. Following the narrow win over Marseille, Monaco are looking to pick up back-to-back victories for the first time this season. A win on Sunday could see the club reduce the deficit to the upper end of the table if favorable results emerge elsewhere. Monaco have 40 goals after 27 Ligue 1 games, which amounts to an average goal ratio of 1.48 goals scored per game. Les Monégasques have conceded 29 goals [1.07 GCPG] so far this season, and have a G.D. of +11. Philippe Clement’s 4—4—2 formation could feature Wissam Ben Yedder, who is the league's top scorer with 15 goals, and Kevin Volland in attack against Strasbourg.

Monaco are without a win in three domestic games, LWDDL, and are looking to return to winning ways on Sunday following last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Stade de Reims. Monaco had the lead in the 55th minute after Ben Yedder struck. But two late goals from Reims saw the visitors bag all three points at full-time. Monaco finished the game with 10 men after Jean Lucas [R’ 88] picked up a red card in the closing stages. Les Monégasques are in ninth place, two points outside the top six, with 38 points from 10W, 8D, and 8L. Philippe Clement would like to see his side return to winning ways at the end of the weekend in a bid to close in on the upper end of the table. Wissam Ben Yedder could lead the attack in Philippe Clement's 4—2—3—1 formation once again. Meanwhile, Aleksandr Golovin is ruled out, while Jean Lucas will be available again after serving his suspension in Wednesday’s French Cup semi-final defeat [4-2 on Pen.] to Nantes.

Ten-man Monaco picked up a 1-1 draw against Bordeaux last weekend at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. Midway through the first half, Remi Oudin (22’) fired a volley into the back of the net for a Bordeaux lead. Minutes after the goal, Monaco found themselves in more trouble after Aurélien Tchouaméni [R. 34’] picked up his second yellow and was given his marching orders. However, an own goal from Marcelo (67’ O.G.) saw Monaco back in the game, having secured the leveler. The score-line remained the same at the end of the ninety, with both sides failing to find the back of the net despite several clear-cut chances over the course of the second period. Monaco has two draws in a row: WLWDD, and is sixth in the standings with 38 points after 10W, 8D, and 7L. The club remains unbeaten in their last ten Ligue 1 home games [7W & 3D], and are second in that category this season, with only PSG having a better home record of 15 games unbeaten. With a fine home run, coupled with a nine-game unbeaten run against Reims, a confident Philippe Clement would be looking to see three points in the bag at the end of Sunday’s clash against Les Rouges et Blancs. A victory here could see Monaco move a step ahead on the table if fifth-placed Rennes fail to defeat Montpellier at the weekend. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Ben Yedder at the top of the shape may be seen against Reims.