Nantes vs Monaco Prediction & Betting Tips (10 January)

Although they started the new year with a 1-1 draw at Lille, a very good result on paper, FC Nantes remains stuck at the bottom of the rankings. It is 16th and a virtual barrier to one point from the first two non-relegation clubs and is ahead of the penultimate by three lengths. Antoine Kombouaré's team took to the water in Brest 4-1 at the end of the year before confirming its status ahead of JA Drancy 0-4 in the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France. On their home field, the Canaries recorded 2 wins in 7 days, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Monaco 3rd wants to return to victory after losing 2 of its last 3 matches, each time against PSG.

The Principality club was dominated by the three-time reigning French champion in Ligue 1 2-4 before the winter break then in the Champions Trophy 1-0 last Sunday in Qatar. In the meantime, ASM did the job in the Coupe de France by beating the amateur club Saint-Jean 1-4. In competition with OM in the race for 2nd place in Ligue 1, Monaco saw its rival Marseille take three steps ahead. 

For this meeting, Nantes is still without young Mahamoud. He has been out for a long time and the offensive Kadewere, hardly spared from injuries, is uncertain. In addition, rookie Lopes made his big debut in goal in Lille and should continue. Carlgren is his replacement and Lafont, former number 1 in the position, could still be left out of the group by Antoine Kombouaré. The technician is also not sure of being able to count on his most decisive player, Simon (4 goals and 5 assists), in the recovery phase. Established in Lille, Ganago is absent. He is preparing to join New England Revolution in MLS.

 In Monaco, starting central defender Singo returns from suspension from the Champions Trophy and replacement full-back Mawissa, who has been recovering from an injury since last month, is getting closer to a return. It is uncertain this Friday. In addition, Balogun (3 goals in Ligue 1) is out for several weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery and replacements Diatta and E. Diop should once again be missing from Adi Hütter. Köhn successfully replaced Majecki in goal against PSG. The latter, who has returned to training, is not guaranteed to be part of the group and his starting place could be in danger. 

• Summary: Nantes is going head to head with AS Monaco starting on 10 Jan 2025 at 18:00 UTC at Stade de la Beaujoire stadium, Nantes city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Marc Bollengier
• Nantes Feedinco Rating: 6.84
• Monaco Feedinco Rating: 7.01