Angers vs Monaco Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups
As Ligue 1 progresses, a crucial match is set to take place between Angers and Monaco this Saturday. With new management, Monaco aims to revitalize their performance and secure an important victory on the road.
Match Preview: Angers vs Monaco
Monaco enters this match under the guidance of new coach Sebastien Pocognoli. He was appointed on October 12, following the termination of Adi Hutter’s contract. Pocognoli hopes to inspire a turnaround after Hutter’s team encountered a difficult stretch, recently drawing against Nice in a 2-2 match. This result extended Monaco’s winless streak to three consecutive games.
Monaco’s Current Form
The Red and Whites currently sit fifth in the Ligue 1 standings, holding 13 points from seven matches. Their record includes four wins, one draw, and two losses, with a total of 16 goals scored—making them the highest-scoring team in the league, despite conceding 12 goals themselves. They have yet to keep a clean sheet this season, which emphasizes the defensive issues Pocognoli must address.
Angers’ Struggles
Conversely, Angers has experienced a challenging season. They have only scored three goals throughout the campaign, the lowest in Ligue 1, marking their worst offensive start in top-flight history. Following an opening victory over Paris FC, Angers has struggled, failing to win their last six matches. Their recent games have resulted in three losses, including a heavy 5-0 defeat to Strasbourg.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical context of this matchup favors Monaco. They have won 29 out of 56 encounters against Angers in Ligue 1, with Angers finding it difficult to secure victories in their home stadium. They have not won any of their last eight league meetings at Stade Raymond Kopa, resulting in two draws and six losses.
Team News
- Angers: Jim Allevinah is the only confirmed absentee due to recovery from calf surgery.
- Monaco: Several key players are missing, including Lamine Camara, Lukas Hradecky, Paul Pogba, and Denis Zakaria. Others, such as Aladji Bamba and Aleksandr Golovin, will undergo late fitness tests.
Possible Lineups
| Angers | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Koffi; Ekomie, Lefort, Camara, Arcus; Belkebla, Belkhdim; Abdeli, Mouton, Cherif; Peter | Kohn; Ouatarra, Kehrer, Dier, Diatta; Teze, Coulibaly; Akliouche, Fati, Minamino; Biereth |
Based on current form and historical data, Monaco is favored to seize all three points in this matchup against Angers. With defensive improvements needed, Pocognoli’s debut match as manager could potentially be a turning point for the Red and Whites.
