- Date and Time: December 18, 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco
AS Monaco
AS Monaco’s season has been marked by mixed results, mirroring their challenges in securing consistent performances last year. The club finished second last year behind PSG in Ligue 1. They sit in 3rd place, with the same points as Marseille (30).
The two clubs are separated by their head-to-head record, as Marseille defeated Monaco two weeks ago (2-1). While they’re doing great against lower-ranked teams, Les Monégasques struggle to replicate this impact against top teams. They lost to Nice (2-1), drew with Lens (1-1), and Lille (1-1). Les Monégasques have only managed to defeat Lyon (2-0) among the top six teams. They also dropped points last weekend against Reims (0-0).
Time to stand up 😤
Two-match week ahead 💪
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🆚 Union St. Jean (22/12/2024) pic.twitter.com/RTNgx3g1Tq— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) December 16, 2024
Monaco are doing better in the Champions League than in previous years. They caught Barcelona off guard (2-1), drew with Dinamo Zagreb (2-2), and then overwhelmed Crvena Zvezda (5-1). The team also defeated Bologna (0-1) before losing to Benfica (2-3). Arsenal outclassed Les Monégasques in their last match (3-0).
Paris Saint-Germain
As is often the case, Paris Saint-Germain have been dominant at home. With eleven victories and four draws, PSG is the only team to remain undefeated at this stage of Ligue 1. They boast 37 points and a seven-point lead ahead of Marseille and AS Monaco. Les Parisiens defeated Lyon last weekend (3-1), as Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos scored, and Vitinha converted the penalty.
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Will came back stronger! 😤
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— AS Monaco EN 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_EN) December 14, 2024
Unlike their opponents, PSG’s European campaign has been a nightmare. Les Parisiens won against Girona in their first Champions League match but struggled to defend against counter-attacks. It raised concerns about their ability to compete against stronger teams. This was the right assessment, as Arsenal outclassed Paris (2-0), followed by a disappointing 1-1 draw to PSV.
PSG fans witnessed the worst with a defeat to Atlético de Madrid (1-2) at the Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique failed to address his team’s issues and bowed down to Bayern (1-0). As a result, Les Parisiens sit in 25th place, which wouldn’t see them progress to the knock-out stage.
The disappointment took its toll on the team. PSG dropped points to Nantes (1-1) and Auxerre (0-0) after the Bayern match.
Bet hereAS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain Prediction
- Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain to win
- Odds: 1.905 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: AS Monaco 0-2 Paris Saint-Germain
While Monaco haven’t suffered defensively (they conceded twelve goals, just like PSG), the offence separates the two teams.
The Parisians scored sixteen goals more than AS Monaco and won all their matches against top teams. Les Parisiens can rely on their attacking trio, composed of Ramos, Dembélé, and Barcola, to outscore most opponents.
It’s no revelation that the Paris Saint-Germain squad is miles ahead of any other team in the league. Their position makes them the favourite despite being the guest team.
AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain Betting Tip
- Pick: Ousmane Dembélé to score
- Odds: 3.4 (22Bet)
When Dembélé left Barcelona, many questioned how the move would impact his career progression. He struggled to score in his first season, but this is the past.
Dembélé has registered six goals and four assists in 14 games in the league. His unpredictability is a blessing and a curse, as he struggles to work as a team player. However, it also allows him to dribble past several players. He’s undoubtedly the team’s most important player in the final third, which explains his attacking metrics.
While inconsistent, Dembélé’s potential to deliver match-winning performances makes him a crucial player for Monaco to neutralize. On his day, he’s one of the best wingers in the world. When it isn’t, he’s one of the worst.
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