Monaco vs Bordeaux - Les Monegasques to continue rise under Leonardo Jardim

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Last updated: 16 Sep 2019

Tolu Shotade 16 Sep 2019

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Monaco's resurgence under Leonardo Jardim is set to continue with win over Bordeaux (Getty Images)

Monaco vs Bordeaux Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

A home victory is predicted at 1.67 when Monaco and Bordeaux clash in a French Ligue 1 fixture at the Stade Louis II. Radamel Falcao tipped to score having found the net three times in his last four matches.

AS Monaco Form & Team News

Monaco earned a 2-2 draw away at Angers in Ligue 1 last time out . They came from behind with a brace from Radamel Falcao and are priced at 1.67 to emerge victorious on Saturday.

Les Monegasques appear to have turned a corner since Leonardo Jardim returned as manager having gone unbeaten in their last five Ligue 1 matches. They have claimed three wins in that run and are up to 16th on the table.

Falcao looks to have found a new lease of life following the return of Jardim having scored three goals in his last four matches. The likes of Rony Lopes and Gelson Martins have also impressed lately, combining for three goals in their last five matches.

Monaco have been in good form and have won their last three home matches in Ligue 1 (Getty Images)

FC Girondins de Bordeaux Form & Team News

Bordeaux's recent form has been in sharp contrast having claimed just one win in their last eight matches. They have suffered six defeats in that run and are currently sitting 13th on the table. A win on Saturday is set at odds of 5.00 with a draw valued at 4.00.

Les Girondins are coming off a 2-1 defeat at home against Montpellier in a midweek Ligue 1 fixture. Toma Basic had pulled Eric Bedouet's team level but they failed to hold on for the draw and conceded the winner after the restart.

Attacker Samuel Kalu missed the defeat against Montpellier and is likely to return to the starting lineup on Saturday. He is set to be joined in attack by Jimmy Briand with both men combining for just three goals in their last 10 matches.

Monaco vs Bordeaux Head-to-Head

Bordeaux have a 19-18 advantage with 10 draws from 47 previous matches against Monaco. Les Monegasques have the edge in recent matches with four wins in the last five meetings.

Monaco earned a 2-1 victory the last time they faced Bordeaux at the Stade Louis II with Stevan Jovetic and Rony Lopes getting their goals.

Monaco vs Bordeaux Match Up

Monaco's recent improvement has come on the heels of an upturn in form for Falcao. The Colombian has scored three goals in his last four matches and his combination with Lopes and Martins should prove too much for the visitors.

Bordeaux's major problem has been the poor form of their forward players. The likes of Briand and Kalu have combined for just three goals in 10 matches and should find things difficult in the Principality on Saturday.

Monaco's Radamel Falcao has scored three goals in his last four matches (Getty Images)

Monaco vs Bordeaux Key Statistics

Monaco have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Bordeaux (all competitions).
Monaco have won their last 3 home matches (Ligue 1)
Monaco's Radamel Falcao has scored 3 goals in his last 4 matches (Ligue 1).
Bordeaux have lost 6 of their last 8 matches (all competitions).

Verdict

Monaco are expected to continue their resurgence as they face a struggling Bordeaux team. The hosts have won their last three home matches and are predicted to win on Saturday at odds of 1.67.

Radamel Falcao's run of three goals in his last four matches also makes him my tip to find the net.

Best Bet: Monaco Win @ 1.65 at bet365 – 5 Units

Anytime Goalscorer Tip: Radamel Falcao @ 1.83 at bet365 – 2 Units

First Goalscorer Tip: Radamel Falcao @ 3.60 at bet365 – 1 Unit

Correct Score Tip: Monaco Win 2-1 @ 8.50 at bet365 – 1 Unit