Nantes vs Monaco Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 23/08/2023, 16:11  by Daniel Ngulu in Ligue 1 Predictions

Monaco are on a fine start in Ligue 1 and will look to extend it when they travel to Nantes. The two sides are on opposite ends in the standings, Monaco top and Nantes 16th. Hosts Nantes are coming from straight losses in their opening two matches of the league. Their most recent outing ended 2-0 against Lille, after the opening 2-1 defeat to Toulouse. This run is an extension of a poor preseason performance. Nantes managed just a win in five preseason matches, and finished with two straight defeats. Last season they were among the sides with the least wins and this start should be a cause for concern. They managed just seven wins in Ligue 1 last season, though five of them came at home. A poor run saw them finish just a point above the relegation zone. This time they’ll want to do things better, especially after having already lost at home, in their opening game. In 17 league matches, Nantes have managed just one win. They lost four of their last five league matches and failed to score in five of eight.

In the last five meetings between these two sides, Monaco have managed just one win. They’ve also lost just once, with three ending in draws. Their most recent meeting ended 2-2 at this same venue as Monaco let a 2-0 lead slip. Heading into this game, Monaco have posted two wins in as many league matches. They opened their campaign with a 4-2 away win at Clermont, then thrashed Strasbourg 3-0 at home. This run is a massive improvement from last season, when Monaco finished the season with three straight losses. They actually failed to win in their final four league games last season. In those final matches of the season, Monaco also proved to be poor defensively. This is an aspect they’ve carried to this season. In their last five league matches, they have one clean sheet. They’ve conceded two or more goals in four of their last five league matches. However, in five league games they failed to score in just one.