Nice vs Monaco Prediction 8 February 2026
🔊 How will the clash between the recovering Ligue 1 teams end? On Sunday, Nice host Monaco in a showdown that's not just about points, but also about extending their unbeaten runs in the league. Bookmakers are cautiously approaching the task of picking a favorite for this match, given the teams' unpredictability this season. We've crafted our prediction for this game, which you can find below in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 Nice and Monaco usually engage in high-scoring encounters, with each team finding the back of the net at least once in their last four head-to-head clashes. Betting on both teams to score in this matchup seems like a very promising option.
Head-to-head statistics Nice - Monaco
Nice Team Overview
🔴 Following a change in head coach, Nice's performance has undergone a remarkable transformation, as often happens in such cases, almost overnight. The most significant improvement for Les Aiglons has been their newfound scoring prowess: they've netted six goals in their last two league matches and added three more in a recent cup tie.
⚫ It's worth highlighting Nice's advance to the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France. Recently, Claude Puel's squad faced a grueling match against Montpellier, where they were trailing 2-0 until the 70th minute but managed to secure a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory. In their previous Ligue 1 outing, Les Aiglons drew 2-2 at home with Brest, again rallying from a 2-0 deficit. Now that's what you call character!
Match Results: Nice
Monaco Team Overview
🔴 Monaco's rollercoaster of results continues. In the last Ligue 1 round, the Monegasques secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Rennes. Strangely enough, this win may not have been a boon for the team. It diverted attention from the real issues within the squad, as they currently sit in just 10th place on the table. Despite this fleeting home triumph, Sébastien Pocognoli can keep spinning tales for another month about the wonderful team he's nearly built.
⚪ As expected, the feast didn't last long. On Thursday, Monaco played their French Cup match against Strasbourg and were knocked out of the tournament with a 3-1 defeat. The attacking prowess Sébastien Pocognoli boasted about seems to have vanished. One thing is clear-Monaco have plenty of issues that need immediate attention.
Match Results: Monaco
Latest news
Nice
🖋 Nice's attacking midfielder Jérémie Boga has joined Juventus on loan for €4.8 million. The 29-year-old Ivory Coast international has already completed his medical in Turin. The deal includes an option for a permanent transfer. It's worth noting that Jérémie expressed his desire to leave the "Eaglets" after Nice fans attacked the players. The aggressive supporters spat at Boga, and he hasn't played for the French club since.
❌ Nice don't have too many injury concerns, but there are some. Defender Melvin Bard is doubtful due to a groin injury that has sidelined him for three weeks. Youssouf Ndayishimiye and Moïse Bombito are definitely out against Monaco-Ndayishimiye with a knee injury and Bombito with an ankle issue.
Monaco
🖋 Monaco have secured Simon Adingra from Sunderland on a loan deal. The transfer fee is set at €17 million, with an option to make the move permanent. This season, Adingra has made 14 Premier League appearances for Sunderland, scoring once.
❌ Monaco face potential absences from three players due to ongoing recoveries: Wout Faes, Ansu Fati, and Christian Mawissa. Those confirmed out against Nice include Eric Dier, Lukas Hradecky, Takumi Minamino, and Paul Pogba.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Benoit Bastien. Over the course of 100 games, he averages 3.97 yellow cards per match, with 25 fouls committed. In Ligue 1, over the last 20 matches, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Nice averages 2.3 per game, while Monaco averages 2.4. Both teams have been frequently cautioned this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In Ligue 1, Nice averages 1.4 goals per match, while Monaco averages 1.6. The matches involving these teams have been highly productive: both the hosts and the visitors average 3.3 goals per game. Considering this data and the high-scoring nature of their head-to-head encounters, we recommend considering a bet on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In the French league, Nice has averaged 5 corners per game over the last 20 matches, while Monaco has averaged 4.7 in the same period. Both teams frequently earn corner kicks and boast above-average league stats, so we suggest placing a bet on total corners over 8.5.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams have been highly inconsistent, yet they've recently shown decent scoring form-finding the net at least once in nearly every match. Considering the number of goals scored in their head-to-head encounters over recent years, betting on both teams to score seems quite promising here. Monaco's away performance doesn't match their home prowess, making a high-scoring draw a very likely outcome in this game-a predicted scoreline of 2-2.
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Betting Tips: Nice - Monaco
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