LiontipsSaint-Etienne vs Monaco. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Saint-Etienne failed to impress in the current season. Team earned a victory in the first stage of the French Cup only to be beaten by a modest Bergerac side in the second round (0:1). After 33 rounds of Ligue 1 the Saints have seven victories and ten draws, delivering 31 points and an 18th spot in the standings, which is in the relegation zone.
After a victory over Brest (2:1) hosts drew to Bordeaux (2:2). Team's defensive line is looking dreadful, allowing two goals per game on average.
Hamouma, Gnagnon, Macon, Sakho and Sow won't feature in the upcoming match.
Monaco advanced into the playoffs, but lost to Braga in the first knock-out round. Southerners got off to a confident start in the French Cup, they were only stopped in the semi-final, where they were beaten by Nantes in the penalty shoot-out.
After 33 rounds of Ligue 1 Philippe Clement's men have 16 victories and eight draws, delivering 56 points and a 5th spot in the standings. In the previous round the Royal Club recorded a victory over Nice (1:0).
Diatta and Fabregas are unavailable for the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of Saint-Etienne
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
Visitors won two latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Saint-Etienne
Tip and bets
Both teams are extremely motivated for the match, but they have different objectives. We don't think that Saints will pick up any points here - southerners are in a great form now, they gained perfect physical conditions. Royal Club also has an ongoing five-game winning streak in head-to-head matches.
Our prediction - Monaco to win the match
Saints concede a lot of goals, while the Monegasques averaging more than one goal per game on away matches. We offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
