Nice vs Monaco Prediction & Betting Tips (11 February)

Between spectacle and pragmatism, OGC Nice seems to have decided for the 2nd option and it is bearing fruit. Under the leadership of their Italian coach Francesco Farioli, the Azuréens occupy 2nd place in the standings of this championship and they are therefore still in the race to try to secure a place in the Champions League next year. The title seems inaccessible since the Parisian leader has a large lead of 8 points. A little less solid in recent weeks, the Gym was largely beaten in Rennes 2-0 before recovering at home against a poorly ranked Metz 1-0. Last weekend, the Aiglons picked up a rather valuable point from Brest 0-0 to maintain their 2nd place. This week, on the other hand, the Niçois were largely superior to Montpellier in the 1/8th final of the Coupe de France 1-4.

Just like their opponent of the day, AS Monaco is a real candidate for a place on the podium in end of the season in order to be able to return to the Champions League. For the moment, the Principality club is not in line with its objectives since it is only in 5th position but it is only 2 small points behind their opponent of the day and rival. A lesser evil for Adi Hütter's men who have still not won in Ligue 1 in 2024. Indeed, the Monegasques were beaten at home by Reims 1-3 before conceding 2 draws against Marseille 2-2 and Le Havre 1-1. Thursday, ASM disappointed again by being knocked out of the Coupe de France at Rouen National club on penalties.

Still absent for personal reasons, midfielder Beka Beka will not be in the group. In addition to this, the right side Atal is sidelined while the Ivorian striker Boga (3 goals, 2 assists) and the Nigerian Moffi (6 goals, 2 assists in L1) are still playing in the CAN this week . Young Diop is still in the infirmary. Suspended during the trip to Brest, potential starting midfielder Rosario will be authorized to play again. Preserved in the Cup, the important Rosier and Thuram should return to the group. On the offensive side, the precious Laborde (3 goals in L1) and the winter recruit Mohamed-Ali Cho (ex-Real Sociedad, Angers), author of his first goal with the club on Wednesday, could start on the sides alongside the Center forward Guessand.

Monaco also has its share of absences since the starting left piston Caio Henrique and the long-term injured Embolo will still not be able to play this game. Defender Maripan and Swiss midfielder Zakaria will be back after being suspended against Le Havre. If the Ivorian Singo is still in the running for the CAN, the Malian Camara is back just like the Japanese Minamino who, after the elimination of his selection from the Asian Cup, made an express return last weekend to play a few minutes against Le Havre. Against Hac, the prolific Ben Yedder scored his 11th goal of the season on a very good serve from young Akliouche (4 goals, 2 assists). Preserved against Rouen with the success we know, Ben Yedder should make his return.