Match Overview
On December 7, 2024, Monaco will face off against Toulouse at the Stade Louis-II in a Ligue 1 match. The odds for this game are as follows: Monaco – Local Winner (1.77), Draw (4.20), Toulouse – Away Winner (4.71). Both teams will be looking to secure three points and improve their position in the league table.
Historical Face-Off
Monaco and Toulouse have faced each other multiple times in the past, with some exciting encounters between them. In their most recent clash on February 18, 2024, Toulouse emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. However, when they met earlier that season on December 20th, it was Monaco who came out on top with a narrow victory of 2-1.
Over the years, matches between these two sides have often been high-scoring affairs. They frequently produce more than three goals per game and provide an entertaining spectacle for fans watching from home or inside the stadium.
Team Form: Monaco
Monaco have had mixed results recently in various competitions but remain strong in Ligue 1, where they currently sit third in the standings with an impressive total of 26 points after playing 13 games so far this season.
At home, Monaco have performed well, winning 8 of the 13 games played, scoring 22 goals and conceding only 12 during those encounters.
In their last six matches across all competitions, Monaco won three games but also suffered three defeats including a disappointing loss against Marseille where they were defeated by a scoreline of 2-1 just days before facing Toulouse.
Team Form: Toulouse
Toulouse has shown promising form away from home lately having secured four victories out of their last six away matches. They have scored nine goals and conceded only four during those games.
In the current Ligue 1 season, Toulouse are currently in 10th place with 18 points after 13 games. Their recent form has been relatively consistent, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five league games.
Their most recent match was against Auxerre where they secured a comfortable 2-0 victory at home thanks to goals from J. King (32′) and V. Sierro (39′).
Key Players Spotlight
For Monaco, Striker Folarin Balogun has been instrumental this season with 3 goals in 13 appearances across all competitions. His creativity and ability to find the back of the net make him a key player for Monaco’s attacking prowess.
Toulouse will rely on Vincent Sierro who has contributed seven goals and six assists so far this season as a midfielder. He possesses excellent vision on the field along with an eye for goal which makes him a significant threat going forward.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have shown proficiency in finding the back of the net while also conceding some goals defensively. Monaco has scored ten times but conceded nine goals in their last six matches across all competitions whereas Toulouse managed to score nine times while conceding just four during that same period.
Monaco’s strong home record suggests they are formidable opponents when playing at Stade Louis-II having won ten out of seventeen games played there this season compared to Toulouse’s mixed results away from home winning eight out of seventeen matches played outside their own stadium
Match Prediction: Monaco vs Toulouse
Considering Monaco’s solid performance at home throughout the season combined with their higher position in Ligue 1 standings compared to Toulouse, it is likely that Monaco will come out on top in this match. Therefore, the predicted outcome of this game is..
Monaco 2 – 1 Toulouse
