Monaco – Nimes SOCCER PICKS
AS Monaco and Nîmes meet at Stade Louis II., In a match for the 6 th round of League 1. There is only record of 2 recent direct matches between these two teams: on 31-08-2017, which ended with the victory of the AS Monaco for (4-1), and on 04-01-2015, which ended with AS Monaco’s victory by (0-2). In this game, the home factor may be decisive, since AS Monaco presents considerable differences in their results at home and as visitors.
AS Monaco:
After 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, the home team is currently in the 15 th position, with 5 points won. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Olympique Marseille, by (1-1). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Toulouse (1-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 25 goals scored and 31 conceded; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 28 goals scored and 17 suffered. In the last match they played, for the UEFA Champions League, they lost with Atlético Madrid at home (1-2). In the last 10 home matches AS Monaco has won 6, tied 2 and lost 2. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 4 of the last 5 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 4 of the last 5 matches for this competition.
The Monaco comes to this day with a slight against Atlético de Madrid, by 1-2, in a match for the group stage of the Champions League. It is important to remember that the locals no longer win four consecutive games in the French championship. In this match at home coach Leonardo Jardim must keep the team in 4-3-3, privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks through the flanks: Chadli is a very fast and very strong player in the offensive transition. On the other hand, the Colombian Falcao is one of the best finalists of Monaco, with 2 goals scored. Everything indicates that the coach can not count on Ronny Lopes, Pellegri and Raggi, all injured.
Nimes:
After 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, the away team is currently in the 8 th position, with 7 points won. In their last match, they tied with Bordeaux out by (3-3), after in the previous match they lost at home, in a match against PSG, by (2-4). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 30 goals scored and 20 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 29 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Nîmes won 4, tied 4 and lost 2. Their defense has not been very strong, since they suffered at least one goal in each of the last 5 matches, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 4 of the last 5 matches for this competition. In the last 4 home matches for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 4 of their 7 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘); He suffered 4 of his 7 goals between the minutes (46’-60 ‘).
Nîmes comes to this game with a draw, 3-3, in the visit to the Bordeaux field. Despite this draw, it should be noted that the visitors no longer win three consecutive games in the French championship. In this game away from home coach Bernard Blaquart should keep the 4-4-2, with Bozok and Guillaume being the most advanced players on the team. On the other hand, Sada Thioub is the great highlight of this Nîmes, with 2 goals and 2 assists. For this game the visiting coach can not count on Bouanga and Alioui, injured, in addition to Savanier, suspended.
