Monaco vs Toulouse Prediction & Betting Tips (18 February)

Deprived of Europe this season, AS Monaco obviously wants to do everything to avoid this scenario next year. A priori, the Principality club seems on track to remedy this situation since it is currently in 3rd position in the ranking, which would be synonymous with qualification for the Champions League at the end of the season. However, the start of 2024 was not really conclusive for the Rocher players who were defeated at the start in Reims 1-3 before being held in check by Marseille 2-2 and Le Havre 1-1 . Eliminated in the Coupe de France by Rouen on penalties 10 days ago, the Monegasques on the other hand recovered well to secure victory in the Riviera derby against Nice last week 2-3. Thanks to this victory, they only came back to one point behind their opponent of the day. Opposite, Toulouse was engaged this week in the European Cup and they faced Benfica, in Lisbon, in the first leg play-offs of the Europa League.

Author of a good performance, this team was finally beaten to the wire in added time 2-1 but remains in the race for qualification before the return match. On the other hand, it is quite complicated for TFC in the championship where they are fighting in the 2nd part of the table, in 14th place, with only a small point ahead of the first relegation place. However, Albert Riera's players have started this year 2024 rather well with two successes won away from their bases against Metz 0-1 and Reims 2-3. However, it was more difficult at the Stadium against Lens 0-2 and Nantes 1-2 last week.

Adi Hütter is still without the starting left piston Caio Henrique, the now right piston Diatta and the long-term injured Embolo who are still on the side at the moment. African champion with Ivory Coast, defender Singo could be fit again. On the other hand, excellent striker Ben Yedder (11 goals) and playmaker Golovin (6 goals, 4 assists) are both suspended this week. This is also the case for young midfielder Magassa. In the absence of Ben Yedder and Golovin, the young Akliouche (4 goals, 2 assists), the American Balogun (4 goals, 3 assists) and the Japanese Minamino could have playing time. Against Nice, the midfielder Swiss Zakaria distinguished himself with a very nice double.

The replacements Genreau and Keben and the winger Zakaria Aboukhlal will not make the trip to the Rock this week, all still injured at the moment. In addition, Chilean left-back Suazon will be suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. Absent Thursday for personal reasons, Schmidt is uncertain in the middle. On the other hand, the two prolific attackers Dallinga (12 TCC goals), scorer against Nantes last week, and Magri (4 TCC goals) are available, as are the latest winter recruits Gboho (ex-Rennes) and Babicka. The latter has already scored since his arrival.