Angers vs Monaco Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1 Round 8 sees Angers host a Monaco side eager to end a recent slump. The Red and Whites, now under Sebastien Pocognoli following Adi Hutter’s exit on October 12, are keen to convert attacking flair into consistent results. You can check Ligue 1 Stats for in-depth numbers ahead of the clash.

• Angers are winless in their last six matches, scoring only three goals this season.
• Monaco have scored 16 goals, the highest in Ligue 1, but conceded 12, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
• Monaco have never lost in their last eight league trips to Stade Raymond Kopa since 2016.
• Angers have failed to win any of their last eight home matches against Monaco.

Angers’ start to the season has been rough. With only five points from seven games, the SCO are hovering just above the relegation zone. They’ve struggled upfront, scoring just three goals in that stretch, and failing to find the net in their last three outings. Their attack is thin, with Jim Allevinah sidelined due to calf surgery and Himad Abdelli the only consistent goal threat. Can Alexandre Dujeux really turn this ship around? It’s hard to say, especially with a defense that conceded five in the last match against Strasbourg.

Monaco, on the other hand, have been a mixed bag. They top the Ligue 1 scoring charts with 16 goals but have leaked 12, showing that defensive frailties remain a concern. Pocognoli has emphasized restoring structure and discipline, hoping to marry attack and defense effectively. With key players like Ansu Fati in form, netting five goals already, the Red and Whites have enough firepower to exploit Angers’ soft backline. That said, injuries and late fitness tests for players like Paul Pogba and Denis Zakaria add a layer of unpredictability.

Historically, Monaco have dominated this fixture. They’ve won 29 of 56 Ligue 1 encounters with Angers and have an unbeaten streak in their last eight visits to Stade Raymond Kopa. Angers’ home form against Monaco has been poor, failing to win in their last eight matches there. With Monaco scoring consistently and Angers struggling to create chances, the odds favor the visitors, though surprises can always happen in football.

Looking at recent form, Monaco have claimed 10 points from their last five matches across all competitions, scoring 13 goals in the process. Angers, by contrast, have collected only two points in the same period and found the net just twice. Both teams to score (BTTS) has landed in only 33% of Angers’ games this season, while Monaco’s games have seen goals at both ends in 67% of matches. These numbers underline a likely offensive edge for Monaco, even if the result isn’t guaranteed.

With attacking momentum on their side, Monaco look poised to take advantage of Angers’ defensive lapses. Angers must find a spark upfront and hope for errors from the visitors. The clash promises goals and drama, but all signs point to the Red and Whites extending their strong record against the hosts. Even so, Ligue 1 rarely hands out easy wins, so expect a contest with tension until the final whistle.