After booking their place in the Coupe de France final earlier this week, Nantes can end their six-match winless run in Ligue 1 when they welcome Monaco to Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
A week ago, La Maison Jaune lost 3-0 at home to Reims, putting them four points above the relegation zone, while Monaco moved to within three points of Marseille and Lens for a Champions League berth, edging Strasbourg 4-3.
The 2022-23 campaign has been a tale of two seasons for Antoine Kombouare and his Nantes side, who have a chance to defend their Coupe de France crown but are on a downward trajectory in the French top flight.
They have looked great in win-or-go-home scenarios, capturing their last 11 Coupe de France fixtures, but domestically it has been a struggle, with Nantes losing two of their previous three league games at Stade de la Beaujoire.
Three of their last five home fixtures in the league have been losses, which is as many as they incurred in their previous 25 domestic outings.
As Les Canaris prepare to face Toulouse at the end of April for the Coupe de France title, their form in the following few weeks could determine whether they avoid relegation, with their next four league fixtures after Sunday coming against the four teams directly behind them in the table (Auxerre, Troyes, Brest and Strasbourg).
Nantes may be one of the most challenging Ligue 1 sides to come back against, as they have won five of six matches in all competitions this year when scoring first, with the other result being a draw, but since defeating Lorient (1-0) in February, La Maison Jaune have led for a mere 22 minutes domestically.
Throughout the league campaign, Nantes have looked hesitant and unsure in front of goal, failing to score in 11 fixtures, while they have been shut out in 21 home games against Les Monegasques in this competition.
Match Details
- Match: Nantes vs Monaco
- Date: 9 April 2023
- Time: 8:35 PM
- Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau
Nantes vs Monaco Prediction
They have a poor record at home against the visitors and have picked up just one win in their last nine meetings at Sunday’s venue. Les Monégasques have won two games in a row and have three wins in their last four away games.
While both teams have conceded 40 goals in Ligue 1 this season, the visitors have outscored the hosts 61-30 in 29 games. With that in mind, we expect the visitors to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Nantes 1-2 Monaco
Nantes vs Monaco Head-To-Head
- The two teams have locked horns 111 times in all competitions since 1963. The visitors have a better record in these meetings against the hosts with 51 wins to their name. Nantes have 30 wins to their name while 30 games have ended in draws.
- Monaco have suffered just one defeat against the hosts since 2018, with that defeat coming in the Coupe de France semi-finals last season on penalties.
- The hosts have lost three of their last five home games in Ligue 1. They have also failed to score in four of their last six home games.
- Monaco have a solid away record in Ligue 1 this term, suffering just one defeat in their 14 away games. They have scored at least two goals in 10 of their last 11 away games.
Nantes vs Monaco Live Stream Time
This match will start from 8:35 PM
Nantes vs Monaco Date
This match will take place on 9 April 2023
Nantes vs Monaco Team News
Quentin Merlin is still dealing with a groin strain, while Nantes are also without Charles Traore, who has a thigh injury, and Jaouen Hadjam remains out for personal reasons.
A sensational volley from Ludovic Blas was all the holders of the Coupe de France would need to defeat Lyon on Wednesday (1-0) and advance to the final.
No Nantes players have found the back of the net in a domestic outing at Stade de la Beaujoire since Moussa Sissoko and Mostafa Mohamed scored in a 2-2 draw with Nice last month.
Monaco will be without Youssouf Fofana this weekend following his red card in the second half against Strasbourg 13 minutes after scoring the winner, Malang Sarr continues to recover from a groin strain.
Nantes vs Monaco Lineups
Nantes:- Lafont; Centonze, Girotto, Pallois, Victor; Chirivella; Blas, Sissoko, Mollet, Simon; Mohamed
Monaco:- Nubel; Vanderson, Disasi, Maripan, Henrique; Matazo, Camara, Golovin; Ben Seghir; Ben Yedder, Volland
Nantes vs Monaco Odds
- NANTES TO WIN
- 1.91
- 1xbet
- DRAW
- 2.01
- Suprabets
- MONACO TO WIN
- 2.91
- 1xbet
Nantes vs Monaco Stats
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Nantes vs Monaco Tips
Tip 1: Result – Monaco
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Tip 4: Wissam Ben Yedder to score or assist any time – Yes
Nantes vs Monaco Betting Trends
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