Monaco vs Nice Prediction 5 October 2025
🔊 Can Monaco reclaim the top spot in the Ligue 1 standings after the seventh round? On Sunday, the Monegasques host Nice in the French football championship. The home side are the bookmakers' favorites for this clash. Let's delve into whether this is justified. You can find our match outcome prediction in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last three encounters between Monaco and Nice have all seen high-scoring outcomes, with three or more goals netted. This statistic could be useful for placing a bet on the upcoming match.
📊 The last three encounters between Monaco and Nice have all featured high-scoring outcomes, with three or more goals netted. This statistic could be useful for placing a bet on the upcoming clash.
Head-to-head statistics Monaco - Nice
Monaco Team Overview
⚪ Heading into the previous Ligue 1 round, Monaco sat atop the standings, level on points with PSG. Their away clash with Lorient was expected to solidify the Monegasques' position, but instead resulted in a setback-a 3-1 defeat. Notably, Monaco were reduced to ten men in the 38th minute, which opened the floodgates for goals against them.
🔴 Midweek, Adi Hütter's squad faced Manchester City in their second Champions League group stage match. The game in Monaco ended in a 2-2 draw. The Monegasques once again showcased their home prowess, coming from behind twice to secure a valuable point against a formidable opponent.
Match Results: Monaco
Nice Team Overview
🔴 Nice have been inconsistent this season, yet they remain mid-table, currently sitting in 11th place. The team under Franck Haise has shown limited scoring prowess in the league, averaging just over a goal per game with 7 goals in six matches. In their latest outing, the Eagles drew 1-1 with Paris FC, managing 5 shots on target.
⚫ On Thursday, Nice faced Turkish side Fenerbahçe in the Europa League. It was a tense affair, resulting in a 2-1 away defeat. Notably, Franck Haise's squad appeared outmatched, controlling only 41% of possession and registering just 3 shots on target.
Match Results: Nice
Latest news
Monaco
🟥 German defender Thilo Kehrer will miss the upcoming match due to suspension. In the last round against Lorient, he received two yellow cards and was sent off in the 38th minute.
⚽ Forward Lucas Michal will be absent for the game against Nice as he has been called up to the French youth national team and has already played a match against the USA national team.
❌ The participation of Aladji Bamba and Lamina Camara is doubtful. Bamba is dealing with a hamstring injury, while Camara has an ankle issue. There is no reliable information on their condition from official sources.
Nice
❌ Youssouf Ndayishimiye and Tanguy Ndombele are still undergoing long-term recovery from injuries sustained last season. Given their extended absence, it's unlikely that Nice's coaching staff were counting on them for the upcoming match against Monaco.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Willy Delajod. Over his last 100 matches, he averages 3.95 yellow cards per game, with 25 fouls committed. In the current French league season, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Monaco average 2.3 per game, and Nice also average 2.3. Considering both teams frequently receive cautions, we suggest betting on over 4 total yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
The teams' scoring abilities differ this season, with Monaco being more prolific. However, it's noteworthy that both sides rarely leave the pitch without scoring (only once each). In their last three head-to-heads, both teams found the net, so we're backing both teams to score.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both teams have high corner stats, playing expansive attacking football and utilizing the flanks, which leads to numerous corner opportunities. In the current league campaign, Monaco average 5 corners per match, while Nice average 6.3. Given these numbers, we recommend betting on over 8.5 total corners.
Editor's Prediction
Despite their recent setback, Monaco remain strong contenders for the Ligue 1 title this season. Nice, however, have yet to find the form they displayed at the end of last season. The Monégasques have won all three of their home matches in Ligue 1 and held Manchester City to a draw in the Champions League, so we anticipate a home victory in the upcoming clash-our prediction is a 3-1 scoreline. For betting purposes, we believe the most reliable and logical choice is a Monaco win.
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Betting Tips: Monaco - Nice
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