Monaco vs Nice Prediction Ligue 1 05.10.2025
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Monaco vs Nice Prediction Ligue 1
Monaco vs Nice Prediction and Betting Tips for matchday seven of Ligue 1 promises fireworks at Stade Louis II this Sunday. Monaco host Nice in what’s shaping up to be another high-intensity chapter of the famous Derby de la Côte d’Azur. According to Ligue 1 Stats, both teams boast aggressive attacking records and have found the net consistently this season, making this fixture hard to call.
- Monaco aims to bounce back after a recent loss at Lorient.
- Nice are winless in their last four matches and struggling away from home.
- Both sides have a 100% Over 2.5 goals record this season.
- The Derby de la Côte d’Azur has a history of decisive results.
Monaco’s campaign has been a rollercoaster so far. Adi Hutter’s side slipped to fourth after a 3-1 defeat at Lorient last week, their second league loss of the season. Discipline has been a thorn, with Thilo Kehrer’s red card highlighting defensive fragility. Still, Monaco’s home form is formidable, unbeaten in their last 11 Ligue 1 games at Stade Louis II and scoring 13 goals across four home matches. That said, injuries to Golovin, Zakaria, and Vanderson could test their depth.
Nice, meanwhile, arrive in fragile form. Franck Haise’s men haven’t won in four matches, including a 1-1 draw with Paris FC. Away struggles continue, no points in two fixtures and just one victory in six away games. Their defensive issues stand out, conceding seven of their 10 goals as visitors. Even so, Nice have scored in every league game so far, proving they’re dangerous despite their woes. Sofiane Diop’s influence will be crucial against his former side.
The head-to-head history adds intrigue. Monaco have the upper hand with 59 wins in 128 clashes, including four victories in the last seven encounters. Both clubs scored at home last season in their meetings, and with both boasting 100% Over 2.5 goals matches this campaign, a high-scoring affair seems likely again. Can Nice break their away curse, or will Monaco’s fortress hold?
For punters, the stats suggest fireworks. Home advantage, attacking potency, and defensive lapses on both sides point toward goals. That’s why our pick leans toward a match with plenty of net action. Expect Monaco to push hard for three points, but don’t discount Nice making this derby a dramatic spectacle. Ultimately, this clash is a classic example of why football is more than stats, it’s passion, history, and unpredictability.
Facing a tough run of results, Nice coach Franck Haise is considering a shift to a five-man defence for the upcoming Derby at Monaco. This tactical change aims to stabilise a team struggling away from home, having lost all four away matches so far this season. The short trip to Stade Louis II offers a key chance to break that trend. Source: L’Equipe.
Over 2.5 Goals is a sensible prediction for this clash based on recent form and statistical trends. Monaco have been scoring freely, netting 14 goals in just six games while conceding 10. That creates a healthy goals-per-game average of over five. Nice also have conceded goals consistently, with seven of their 10 coming away from home. Their defensive fragility paired with Monaco’s attacking firepower suggests plenty of opportunities in this derby. Historically, the fixture has produced decisive scorelines, with both teams scoring in many recent encounters. Add to that the fact both teams have seen 100% of their matches go Over 2.5 Goals so far this season, and the betting case strengthens. This is not a fixture where either side is likely to sit back, making Over 2.5 Goals a strong option for bettors seeking action.
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