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Ligue 1 | Gameweek 33
Apr 20, 2022 at 6pm UK
Stade Louis II
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Monaco
1 - 0
Nice

Golovin (45+2')
Tchouameni (45'), Disasi (52'), Martins (71'), Golovin (78'), Vanderson (81')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Daniliuc (42'), Thuram (86')

Preview: Monaco vs. Nice - prediction, team news, lineups

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Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Nice, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Monaco and Nice will square off at Stade Louis II on Wednesday evening knowing that victory will take either side a step closer to earning European football next season.

As it stands, fourth-placed Nice hold a one-point lead over their opponents who sit in sixth position in the Ligue 1 standings, and both clubs are still in contention for second after Marseille's defeat at Paris Saint-Germain at the weekend.


Match preview

During Philippe Clement's early weeks at Monaco, it appeared that the club's hierarchy had made a blunder with the appointment, which did not initially lead to an improvement in fortunes.

However, since the start of March, five wins have come from six games in Ligue 1, the most recent being recorded last Friday as Monaco ran out 3-2 victors at rivals Rennes.

The Monegasques came from behind to close the gap to their third-placed opponents to three points, keeping the club very much in the mix for the Champions League positions.

Wissam Ben Yedder continued his fine run of form during that fixture, making it four goals in as many appearances, but Clement will be delighted that contributions are coming from all over the pitch.

Remarkably, Monaco's only clean sheet in five matches came at home to PSG, and it is a side of their game which needs to improve during the run-in.

Nice have shown signs of wilting in recent weeks, a four-match streak without success leaving them as outsiders for the runner-up spot behind PSG.

However, their 2-1 victory over Lorient, coupled with Marseille going down by the same scoreline at PSG, have put Christophe Galtier's team back into the mix.

Heading into the derby de la Cote d'Azur, Nice have gone five matches without a win on the road, their last success coming at bottom-placed Metz all the way back on January 23.

Andy Delort scored both goals during the fixture against Lorient, the forward taking his tally to the season to 10, but he requires more assistance from his teammates with Nice's attacking record far worse than each of their rivals.

Monaco Ligue 1 form:
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W

Monaco form (all competitions):
  • L
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W

Nice Ligue 1 form:
  • W
  • D
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • W

Team News

With their last fixture having taken place on Friday, Clement may be prepared to stick with the Monaco starting lineup from the game at Rennes.

Sofiane Diop, who has 10 goal contributions to his name in Ligue 1 this season, was only used as a substitute, but the playmaker could come back into contention.

Despite netting twice in his last three outings, Myron Boadu may have to make do with a spot among the replacements.

Galtier made a raft of substitutions before Nice scored their winner against Lorient, one of the replacements in Kasper Dolberg supplying an assist after his introduction.

The Dane could potentially get the nod over Amine Gouiri in attack, while Morgan Schneiderlin will be considered for a return in midfield after making his first appearance in just under a month at the weekend.

Monaco possible starting lineup:
Nubel; Aguilar, Disasi, Badiashile, Henrique; Fofana, Tchouameni; Vanderson, Volland, Golovin; Ben Yedder

Nice possible starting lineup:
Benitez; Lotomba, Todibo, Daniliuc, Amavi; Stengs, Rosario, Schneiderlin, Kluivert; Delort, Dolberg


We say: Monaco 2-1 Nice

Having rediscovered their winning touch at the weekend, Nice will be confident of earning at least a share of the spoils from what feels like a pivotal match in their campaign. Nevertheless, we cannot ignore Monaco's recent upturn in form, and we think that the home side will edge a highly-competitive contest by the odd goal in three.



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Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Paris Saint-GermainPSG12102036102632
2MonacoMonaco1282221101126
3Marseille1272327161123
4Lille115421811719
5Lyon125431916319
6Reims125342016418
7Nice1145221111017
8Lens124531312117
9Auxerre115152019116
10Toulouse124351314-115
11StrasbourgStrasbourg113442022-213
12Brest124171622-613
13Saint-EtienneSt Etienne124171125-1413
14Rennes113261318-511
15NantesNantes112451417-310
16Angers112451320-710
17Le HavreLe Havre11308823-159
18Montpellier HSCMontpellier122191132-217
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