Monaco - Nice predictions

Monaco are easily the favourites in the match this Sunday, but we wouldn’t call a Home Win bet at the odds of 1.92 safe, exactly. They are more likely to win than not, but Nice may have a few tricks up their sleeve yet.

An away win in this match would be a huge surprise and an equally big achievement for Nice who could consider themselves fortunate if they run away with a point in the bag.

The hosts went into last round’s away game at Lorient as favourites, with most bookies pricing their triumph around 4.60. The match defied all expectations, though, as Monaco fell behind in the first half and recorded a painful 3:1 defeat.

The away team are hoping for a more conclusive outcome than the 1:1 draw they had to settle for in the previous round. The tie was not entirely unexpected considering the relatively close betting odds, but Nice had a lead at halftime that they ended up losing before the end.

With more than 5 conceded goals over their latest 3 fixtures, Monaco’s performance leaves something to be desired. That said, savvy punters could be able to exploit this – think BTTS or Over 5 Goals markets, for example.

Nice’s recent track record shows a very concerning amount of concessions – 8 of them in their previous 3 matches, to be exact. While it’s obvious their defence has a lot of problems, Over markets might be a good option for this match.

The league’s table positions are slowly settling in, and Monaco find themselves near the top. They are 3 points behind the table leaders, so this game will be a great chance to work towards taking the lead.

The visitors are facing a very difficult matchup, seeing how most bookies price their victory at around 3.85. That said, their performances so far landed them at number 12th on the table. It’s not a very noteworthy position, but there’s plenty of time left in the season to move both upwards and downwards.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Sunday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

An Over 3.5 Goals bet may seem somewhat risky, but it’s a lot more probable than usual. It’s a great pick if the betting value is what you’re after, but some might prefer a somewhat safer choice.