Competition: Ligue 1
Market: Monaco win
Odds: 8/11 @ 1xBet
Hoping to extend on their domestic romp this weekend, Monaco will welcome Reims to the Stade Louis-II on Saturday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, extending on their Coupe de France adventure last weekend as they edged past Lens, the mood in Monaco’s camp should be at a red-hot high. Although Adi Hutter’s side might have eventually fallen short in their bid to punch a European return, the Monegasques appear to be sat in pole position to clinch a Champions League ticket. Signing off 2023 with another eye-catching display as they secured a 2-1 victory away at Toulouse, the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss will be calling on his squad to make another statement here. Now winning four of their previous five domestic appearances across all competitions, Monaco will also be excited by their most recent showdown against Saturday’s guests. Cruising their way to a 3-1 victory when they travelled to the Stade Auguste-Delaune for their reverse Ligue 1 meeting back on October 7th, Hutter’s men will certainly be seeking a repeat performance this weekend.
As for the visitors, while Reims might have extended on their own Coupe de France adventure last weekend as they clinched a 3-0 victory against fourth-tier outfit Dinan Lehon, Will Still’s side are seeking some much-needed Ligue 1 stability. Despite signing off 2023 with a 1-0 victory against Le Havre, the Reds have lost four of their other five top-flight appearances and they have quickly come tumbling down the table. Tipped as a real outside contender in their bid to punch a famous European ticket this season, Still will have a major headache over his side’s extended issues on the road. Including a 3-1 drumming at the hands of Rennes back on November 26th, Reims have lost all of their last three Ligue 1 showdowns away from the Stade Auguste-Delaune. Likewise, slumping to that 3-1 loss when they welcomed Monaco to town for their reverse meeting three months ago, we are expecting a similar outcome here.
Bet: Monaco 8/11 to beat Reims in Saturday’s Ligue 1 matchup @ 1xBet
