Strasbourg vs Monaco Prediction 5 February 2026
🔊 Who will claim the final quarter-final spot in the French Cup? Strasbourg and Monaco are set to battle it out for this coveted position, with their clash scheduled for Thursday. Both teams have plenty to offer against each other, as they've already shown both strengths and weaknesses this season-experiencing highs and lows alike. You'll find a prediction for this match in our analytical piece.
Head-to-Head
📊 Strasbourg have been a favorable opponent for Monaco, with the Monegasques frequently coming out on top in recent years. In their last seven head-to-head encounters, the Red and Whites have claimed victory six times, with one match ending in a draw.
Head-to-head statistics Strasbourg - Monaco
Strasbourg Alsace Team Overview
🔵 Strasbourg recently saw their unbeaten run of eight matches across all competitions come to an end. It was halted in Ligue 1's 20th round when the "Racing" fell 1-2 at home to league leaders PSG. The game was intense, and even with a sending-off, the Parisians managed to score the decisive goal while down a player.
🔴 In the Coupe de France, Strasbourg defeated Dunkerque (2-1) and Avranches (6-0) in the previous rounds. The opponents were admittedly weak, making it difficult to assess Gary O'Neil's side's performance in those matches-they got the results, and that's what counts.
Match Results: Strasbourg Alsace
Monaco Team Overview
🔴 A week ago, Monaco secured their spot in the Champions League playoff qualifiers, providing a much-needed boost for the team amid recent setbacks in the domestic league. Riding the wave of this success, Sébastien Pocognoli's squad managed to halt their losing streak in Ligue 1. In the 20th round, they convincingly defeated Rennes at home with a 4-0 victory, marking their first win in quite some time.
⚪ In the French Cup, Monaco's journey to the Round of 16 wasn't as straightforward as that of their opponent. They initially overcame Auxerre (2-1), followed by a win against the modest club Orléans (3-1). Currently, Monaco are competing in three simultaneous tournaments, which means squad rotation is inevitable, adding an element of risk for unexpected outcomes.
Match Results: Monaco
Latest news
Strasbourg Alsace
❌ The participation of two players in the match against Monaco is in doubt as they are close to recovery: Mathis Amougou (ankle injury) and Emanuel Emegha (leg injury). Guinean defender Saidou Sow will definitely miss the game due to a serious knee injury.
Monaco
🖋 Recently, news broke about a high-profile transfer involving the "Monégasques." Monaco have sold forward George Ileniken to Al-Ittihad. The deal for the 19-year-old striker is valued at €33 million. It's worth noting that this season, George has scored 2 goals in 15 Ligue 1 matches.
❌ There are doubts over the participation of two players in the upcoming match against Strasbourg: Senegalese player Krépin Diatta is still struggling to fully recover after the Africa Cup of Nations, and defender Christian Mavissa has been sidelined for a month with a leg injury, but preliminary reports suggest he is ready to play.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Jérémy Stinat. Over a span of 100 games, he averages 3.65 yellow cards per match, with 24 fouls. This season, when Strasbourg plays at home and Monaco are on the road, the yellow card stats show an average of 1.6 for the hosts and 3 for the visitors. The "Monégasques" tend to receive more cautions, so we suggest betting on Monaco to win the yellow card count.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
This season, Strasbourg's individual goal total averages 1.8 per match, while Monaco's stands at 1.5. The overall scoring in their matches is high, with the hosts averaging 2.9 and the visitors 3.1. Considering these statistics, we recommend a bet on total goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corners Prediction
This season across all competitions, Strasbourg averages 4.2 corners per game, while Monaco averages 4.8 over the same period. Both teams are not frequent earners of corner kicks and have stats slightly below the French league average. Therefore, we suggest placing a bet on total corners under 9.5.
Editor's Prediction
In their last three matches, Monaco have kept clean sheets while scoring four goals themselves. Despite experiencing a two-month slump, the "Les Monégasques" are gradually emerging from it. The "Racers" have always been solid at home, but their recent game against PSG exposed defensive issues when facing strong opponents. Monaco are expected to apply similar pressure, so we anticipate a strong performance from them and predict that the visitors will not lose. The expected scoreline is a 2-1 victory for the "Red and Whites".
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