On Wednesday, Monaco will host Tottenham at the Stade Louis II in a crucial Champions League encounter.
Both teams are eager to make a significant impact in their European journey, making this match a pivotal moment in their Champions League campaigns.
This Monaco vs Tottenham preview offers an in-depth look at how these sides will perform as they meet again after a lengthy interval.
Monaco vs Tottenham Match Preview
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Monaco’s Champions League journey has been challenging so far, with one draw and one defeat. The French outfit demonstrated offensive potential by securing a 2-2 draw against Manchester City on home turf, yet their defense has been porous, conceding six goals across just two group matches.
In Ligue 1, Monaco’s form has been erratic, highlighted by a recent stalemate against Angers CSO, who sit near the bottom of the table.
Conversely, Tottenham has shown greater stability in European competition under the guidance of Thomas Frank. The Spurs remain unbeaten in their group fixtures and currently hold the 9th spot in the league standings.
For Tottenham, this away fixture represents an opportunity to consolidate their position and potentially climb into an automatic qualification place.
Monaco vs Tottenham Historical Record
Reviewing their last four encounters across all tournaments, Monaco holds a slight edge with two victories, while Tottenham has claimed one win, and one match ended in a draw.
Interestingly, Tottenham has yet to secure an away victory against any French club, adding an intriguing layer to this matchup for those considering betting options.
While Monaco’s past results give them a historical advantage, Tottenham’s current form and tactical approach suggest they have a genuine chance to overturn the trend.
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Team Updates: Monaco vs Tottenham
Monaco will be without some crucial players in both defense and midfield. The absences of Paul Pogba and Alessandro Golovin due to injuries will likely disrupt their midfield dynamics and slow their offensive transitions.
Nonetheless, their frontline remains potent, with Ansu Fati and Folarin Balogun poised to challenge Tottenham’s backline.
Tottenham also faces injury concerns, with Dominic Solanke sidelined following ankle surgery and Dejan Kulusevski out due to knee issues.
Despite these setbacks, Thomas Frank’s squad appears well-organized and confident heading into this fixture.
Expected Starting Lineups: Monaco vs Tottenham
Monaco: Kohn; Kehrer, Salisu, Henrique; Diatta, Coulibaly, Ouattara, Teze; Fati, Akliouche; Balogun
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Van de Ven, Danso, Spence; Sarr, Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Richarlison, Simons
Match Prediction and Betting Advice: Monaco vs Tottenham
Monaco typically performs strongly on home soil, but their recent European outings have lacked consistency. Tottenham, on the other hand, has displayed steadiness and tactical acumen. Given Monaco’s attacking threat at home and Spurs’ resilience on the road, this encounter promises to be lively with multiple goals. However, Tottenham seems slightly favored to emerge victorious.
Forecast: Monaco 1-2 Tottenham
Recommended Bets:
- Tottenham to win or draw
- Over 2.5 goals in the match
- Both teams to find the net