Monaco vs Angers Preview and Prediction | 2024-25 French Ligue 1

Match Details
Kick-off Date/Time	Friday, November 1, 2024
UK	6:00 PM
US ET	2:00 PM
US PT	11:00 AM
How to Watch on TV	UK – Not televised
	US – beIN Sports
How to Watch Online	UK – Ligue 1 Pass
	US – beIN Sports

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Match Preview

Monaco: Need a Response

Under the guidance of Adi Hutter, former Borussia Monchengladbach manager, Monaco has displayed captivating football this season. After finishing as runners-up last year, they currently sit second in the table, despite leading the league before the October international break. Monaco heads into this fixture following a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Nice at the Allianz Arena, where they took an early lead but succumbed after Vanderson’s red card allowed Nice to turn the game around. This defeat came on the heels of a goalless draw with Lille at Stade Louis II.

Angers: Angered Angers

Angers, recently promoted to Ligue 1, have struggled early in the season but now find themselves just outside the relegation zone after finally securing their first win last weekend. They began the campaign with four draws and four losses but managed to clinch a hard-fought victory against fellow newcomers Saint-Etienne, winning 3-2 after twice taking the lead and being pegged back.

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Team News

Monaco: Defensive Issues

Monaco faces several key absences as they prepare for the match:

• Suspended:
  • Vanderson
  • Jordan Teze
• Injured:
  • Mohammed Salisu
  • Edan Diop
  • Folarin Balogun

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):

• GK: Majecki
• DEF: Mawissa, Singo, Kehrer, Caio Henrique
• MID: Camara, Magassa
• FOR: Akliouche, Minamino, Golovin, Embolo

Angers: Several Absentees

Angers also has multiple players unavailable for this clash:

• Suspended:
  • Lilian Raolisoa
• Injured:
  • Cedric Hountondjji
  • Joseph Lopy
  • Jacques Ekomie
  • Cherif Ferhat

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):

• GK: Fofana
• DEF: Arcus, Biumla, Lefort, Hanin
• MID: Aholou, Belkhdim
• FOR: Allevinah, Abdelli, El Melali, Niane

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Match Prediction

Recent performances have brought these two teams closer in terms of form, but on paper, Monaco is expected to win comfortably. Although they’ve picked up only one point from their last two matches, their overall performances remain strong. Angers finally broke their winless streak last week, but Monaco is still heavily favored to secure a victory at Stade Louis II.

Tip: Monaco to win with a -1 handicap.