Monaco will face Paris FC at Stade Jean Bouin in Paris on Friday as part of Ligue 1’s 29th round. The match is crucial for both teams, especially for Monaco, who are aiming for a top-four spot.
Match Preview: Paris FC vs. Monaco
Monaco arrives in Paris with a six-match winning streak in Ligue 1. They are currently fifth in the standings with 49 points. A victory could push them closer to the coveted Champions League positions.
Paris FC recently changed their head coach, parting ways with Stéphane Gilli in February. Antoine Kombouaré has taken over and improved the team’s fortunes. Paris FC now sits 13th, having secured two wins and three draws since the start of March. This includes two home victories in their last matches against Nice and Le Havre.
Recent Performance
Paris FC aims to achieve three consecutive home wins for the first time since their return to Ligue 1. They previously defeated Monaco 1-0 in their last encounter, breaking a five-match losing streak against them.
Monaco’s Current Standing
The team from the Principality is hoping to claim a Europa League spot and potentially take third place. They are just one point behind Lille, who sit in third with 50 points. Monaco’s recent form, winning six games in a row, puts them in a strong position.
Injury Updates and Team News
- Paris FC will miss key players such as Jean-Philippe Krasso, Julien Lopez, and Pierre-Yves Hamel due to injuries.
- Rudy Matondo returns from suspension, adding depth to the squad.
- Monaco’s absentees include Caio Henrique and Takumi Minamino, who are out with injuries.
Predicted Lineups
Paris FC
- Trapp
- Camara
- Coppola
- Mbow
- Sangui
- Munetsi
- Lees-Melou
- Matondo
- Ikone
- Geubbels
- Simon
Monaco
- Hradecky
- Kehrer
- Zakaria
- Faes
- Teze
- Coulibaly
- Camara
- Mawissa
- Akliouche
- Golovin
- Balogun
Prediction
While Paris FC is riding a wave of home momentum, Monaco’s form and quality on paper suggest that they will emerge victorious. A predicted scoreline is Paris FC 1 – 3 Monaco, reflecting Monaco’s strong away performance and recent winning streak.
