Monaco vs Paris SG prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2023-02-10 16:00.
Monaco have made a flying start to 2023 and are part of a gaggle of clubs battling to be âbest of the restâ behind Ligue 1 leaders and next opponents Paris Saint-Germain. Despite going seven league games unbeaten (W5, D2), Monaco still trail their visitors by ten points so if theyâre to prevent their already-slim chances of winning the league from disappearing entirely, a result here is essential.
Itâs not out of the question either, as they won this corresponding fixture last term 3-0 and have lost just one of their last eight home Ligue 1 fixtures (W6, D1). Realistically though, the target is UEFA Champions League qualification, which theyâre aiming for despite making no January signings for the first time since 2004/05!
PSG will therefore be wary ahead of this trip to the principality, but theyâll also be keen to avenge last termâs defeat here. Ex-Monaco star Kylian MbappĂ© is unavailable due to injury and a midweek Coupe de France defeat to fierce rivals Marseille (2-1) was another blow Christophe Galtierâs side could have done without, although it will allow them to concentrate on retaining their title.
While they retain a healthy cushion atop the standings, two defeats across their last six league games (W3, D1) have shown they are fallible, especially as both came away from home against sides in the top five. With no drawn H2H at this venue since March 2015, a result one way or the other seems likely, as does entertainment â all seven subsequent H2Hs here produced at least three goals (W4, L3).
Players to watch: Breel Embolo has scored three times after the hour-mark across Monacoâs last two home league fixtures, and with MbappĂ© injured, Lionel Messi has taken centre stage by similarly netting between the 55th and 75th minute in each of PSGâs last two league games.
Hot stat: Monacoâs home league fixtures this term have produced a Ligue 1-high average of four goals per game.