Nice vs Monaco Prediction & Betting Tips (8 February)

Failing to not know how to win, Nice limited the damage last weekend by overcoming a two-goal deficit against Brest 2-2. Authoritative winners in Nantes 1-4 during the previous match, the Aiglons, 13th with 8 lengths ahead of the virtual play-off, therefore confirm their revival under Claude Puel, they who had not fielded two Championship matches without defeat since October. They have since validated their qualification for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France against Montpellier 3-2. Trailing again by 2 goals, Wednesday on their lawn, the Nice players overthrew the Ligue 2 formation to their advantage in the last quarter of an hour. Without an idea in Le Havre 0-0 and more eye-catching in the Champions League against Juventus 0-0, thus qualifying for the play-offs, Monaco in 10th returned to the Championship brilliantly last weekend.

The Principality club, which had won a victory over the previous 9 days (1 draw, 7 defeats), emerged from the crisis by crushing Stade Rennais 4-0. However, he is paying for his poor form in the standings, having been relegated to 10th place, and above all, 12 points from the top 4. Sébastien Pocognoli's players will therefore have the greatest difficulty in catching up in the race to qualify for the next Champions League. They could at least confirm their return to the forefront on Thursday on the lawn of Strasbourg, in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.

The premises remain deprived of defenders Ndayishimiye and Abdelmonem, in the recovery phase, while another center, Bombito (frame), and left back Bard (holder) continue their convalescence. The veteran Dante (central defender) who is often forced to stop due to painful knees, the winger Gouveia used mainly off the bench in the Championship and the executives Boudaoui (midfield) and Cho (4 goals in L1), all absent in the Coupe de France, are uncertain. Center forward Wahi has scored 3 times in his first 4 Ligue 1 matches since joining the club during the winter. At the same time, the offensive sector recorded the departure of young Nguene and executives Moffi and Boga. Former Monegasque Diop (7 goals), Nice's top scorer in the Championship, should be returned to the starting lineup after scoring the winning goal in the Coupe de France. The infirmary is full in Monaco.

The number 1 goalkeeper Hradecky, the French international Paul Pogba (midfield), the young Cabral, the offensive asset Minamino (3 goals in L1) and the potentially starting defenders Salisu and Dier give up once again while Mawissa and Faes, other executives of the defense, are too short. Left side Ouattara (potential holder) adds his name to the list of defections. Scorer against Rennes, Fati (7 goals in L1) is uncertain. Arriving at the club this winter, winger Adingra can make his big debut in Ligue 1 and surround the formidable Balogun (4 goals in L1). ASM completed the departure of attackers Michal and Ilenikhena, who were entrusted with supporting roles. 

• Summary: Nice is going head to head with AS Monaco starting on 8 Feb 2026 at 14:00 UTC at Allianz Riviera stadium, Nice city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Benoît Bastien
• Nice Feedinco Rating: 6.74
• Monaco Feedinco Rating: 6.78