AS Monaco will be looking to end their poor run at the Stade Louis II as they face Stade Rennais in a French Ligue 1 clash on Saturday. Habib Beye’s men have struggled in recent visits to Monaco, failing to secure a win in their last seven trips since October 2018.
Monaco recently wrapped up their UEFA Champions League group-stage campaign with a goalless draw against Juventus, finishing 21st in the table and securing a spot in the playoffs. Despite their struggles in Europe, they now turn their focus to Ligue 1 where they have faced a tough season, currently sitting 10th in the table with 24 points from 19 matches.
On the other hand, Stade Rennais suffered their first defeat of the year last weekend against Lorient, ending a five-game unbeaten run across all competitions. However, they are still in a strong position in Ligue 1, sitting sixth in the table with 31 points from 19 matches.
In terms of head-to-head statistics, Monaco holds the advantage with 24 wins from the last 50 meetings between the two sides. However, Stade Rennais have shown good form on the road, remaining unbeaten in seven of their last eight away games.
Predicting the outcome of this match, we anticipate a thrilling contest with Monaco eventually coming out on top due to their home advantage. Our prediction is a 3-1 victory for AS Monaco over Stade Rennais.
For betting tips, we suggest backing Monaco to win, expecting over 2.5 goals in the match, and both teams to score based on the history of high-scoring encounters between the two sides.
In conclusion, AS Monaco will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage against Stade Rennais in what promises to be an exciting Ligue 1 clash. With both teams eager for a positive result, fans can expect an entertaining match with Monaco emerging victorious in the end.
