This weekend’s Ligue 1 action sees Angers, the league’s most goal-shy team, welcome Monaco, the most lethal attacking side so far this season, to the Stade Raymond-Kopa. It’s a classic clash of opposites: a struggling host desperate for stability against a visiting powerhouse looking to bounce back under new management.
Angers enter the match in deep trouble, sitting near the bottom of the table after suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat at Strasbourg before the international break. They’ve now gone six matches without a win (D2, L4) and haven’t scored from open play since August. Their home record is also concerning — just three wins in their last ten Ligue 1 matches at Raymond-Kopa (D1, L6).
Monaco, meanwhile, started strongly but has hit turbulence recently, with only one win in its last five matches across all competitions. That slump cost Adi Hütter his job, with Sébastien Pocognoli stepping in as the new manager. His first mission? Revitalize Monaco’s defense and get them back to consistent winning ways on the road.
🔢 Recent Form and Key Stats
- Angers: DLDDLL – Winless in six, failed to score in four straight matches.
- Monaco: LWDLD – Scored in their last three away games but kept no clean sheets in ten matches.
- Head-to-Head: Monaco have dominated this fixture, winning 8 of their last 9 Ligue 1 meetings against Angers.
Monaco’s only clean sheet in their last 13 Ligue 1 away matches came at this very venue, while Angers haven’t beaten Monaco at home in their previous eight attempts (D2, L6).
🌟 Key Players to Watch
- Himad Abdelli (Angers): The last Angers player to score in Ligue 1 — and the only real spark in a struggling attack.
- Ansu Fati (Monaco): The new star of Ligue 1, with five goals in his last three league games, including two as a substitute. Expect him to play a significant role again.
Injury News:
- Angers miss Jim Allevinah.
- Monaco travels without Paul Pogba, Vanderson, and Christian Mawissa.
🧠 Tactical Preview
Expect Angers to sit deep and rely on counter-attacks, but their lack of creativity and confidence makes that problematic. Monaco’s high pressing and sharp transitional play could expose Angers early, especially with Fati and Ben Yedder linking up in attack.
Under Pocognoli, Monaco may aim for a more compact structure — but given Angers’ scoring drought, this is a perfect chance for Monaco to record their first clean sheet of the season.
🔮 Prediction and Scoreline Tip
This is a mismatch on paper and form. Angers’ struggles in front of goal contrast sharply with Monaco’s attacking flair.
✅ Prediction: Monaco to win to nil
💡 Scoreline: Angers 0-2 Monaco
⚡ Alternative bet: Monaco to score in both halves / Ansu Fati to score anytime
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🏁 Final Word
With a new manager, attacking confidence, and a clear historical advantage, Monaco should control this match from start to finish. Expect Angers’ misery to continue and Monaco’s goal machine to roar back to life.
📌 Final Prediction: Monaco 2-0 Angers
Best Bet: Monaco to win & keep a clean sheet.
