Paris FC vs Monaco Tips & Predictions – Balogun to Fire Monaco to Victory in Ligue 1
Monaco is in exceptional form, securing seven consecutive wins in Ligue 1. Their recent victories against heavyweights PSG, Marseille, and Lyon have boosted their confidence. The team is looking strong as they face Paris FC next. Folarin Balogun, who has been impressive in recent matches, is likely to contribute significantly to their scoring. In light of their current form, Monaco is expected to secure another win against Paris FC.
- Monaco are the hottest team in Ligue 1 right now
- We are backing them to beat Paris FC on Friday
- Check our full preview for Paris FC vs Monaco below
Monaco’s recent results are astonishing, beating PSG, Lyon and Marseille. Paris FC are safe in the middle with no room for progress, so an away win is the best bet.
- Key Stats
- Seven Previous Meetings
- Hosts Safe from Relegation
- Red-Hot Monaco
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Monaco have won their last 7 matches (Ligue 1).
- Monaco’s Folarin Balogun has scored 6 goals in his last 6 matches (Ligue 1).
Seven Previous Meetings
Monaco hold a 5-2 advantage in terms of victories against Paris FC.
Hosts Safe from Relegation
Paris FC appointed Antoine Kombouare as their new head manager in late February and didn’t lose a single game under his leadership, recording two wins and three draws.
They wrapped up March with a super-important 3-2 victory against Le Havre which most likely got them out from the relegation battle, but things could have ended differently since opposition had 20 shots.
Last weekend, Paris FC locked horns against Lorient on the road which ended all square 1-1, ending the match with 0.95-1.21 expected goals and 7-10 shots.
Red-Hot Monaco
Monaco are the hottest team in Ligue 1 right now, seven consecutive victories pushing them up to 5th place, just one point short of a UEFA Champions League spot.
After beating PSG 3-1 in early March, they took another big scalp to wrap up the previous month, beating Lyon 2-1 with Maghnes Akliouche and Folarin Balogun finding the net in second half. That was a well-deserved victory, posting 3.29-1.51 xG and firing 21-15 shots.
Last weekend, Sebastien Pocognoli’s side defeated Olympique Marseille 2-1, Balogun once again appearing on the scoresheet, Aleksandar Golovin also on target.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Paris FC (4-3-3): Kevin Trapp, Ousmane Camara, Francesco Coppola, Moustapha Mbow, Nuno Sangui, Marshall Munetsi, Pierre Lees-Melou, Rudy Matondo, Jonathan Ikone, Willem Geubbels, Moses Simon
Hosts can't count on Jean-Philippe Krasso, Julien Lopez, Pierre-Yves Hamel, Vincent Marchetti, Tuomas Ollila, Sofiane Alakouch, and Remy Riou missing due to various injuries. Furthermore, Ciro Immobile is a major doubt as he struggles with illness, though Rudy Matondo is available again after serving a suspension.
Hosts can't count on Jean-Philippe Krasso, Julien Lopez, Pierre-Yves Hamel, Vincent Marchetti, Tuomas Ollila, Sofiane Alakouch, and Remy Riou missing due to various injuries. Furthermore, Ciro Immobile is a major doubt as he struggles with illness, though Rudy Matondo is available again after serving a suspension.
Monaco (3-4-2-1): Lukas Hradecky, Thilo Kehrer, Denis Zakaria, Wout Faes, Jordan Teze, Mamadou Coulibaly, Mohamed Camara, Christian Mawissa, Maghnes Akliouche, Aleksandr Golovin, Folarin Balogun
Monaco have a significant list of absentees including Caio Henrique, Kassoum Ouattara, Paris Brunner, and Vanderson. Takumi Minamino and Mohammed Salisu are also out for the long term with serious knee injuries. Folarin Balogun has been in great shape recently, scoring six goals in his last six league games.
Monaco have a significant list of absentees including Caio Henrique, Kassoum Ouattara, Paris Brunner, and Vanderson. Takumi Minamino and Mohammed Salisu are also out for the long term with serious knee injuries. Folarin Balogun has been in great shape recently, scoring six goals in his last six league games.
Verdict
Monaco’s confidence is sky high right now after earning seven straight victories in Ligue 1. After beating PSG, Marseille and Lyon, I don’t expect them to have problems against Paris FC on Friday. In-form Folarin Balogun is also tipped to score.
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