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Ligue 1: AS Monaco vs Paris FC
Kickoff Time: 2025-11-02 02:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Manon Cruz
AS Monaco finished as last season’s Ligue 1 runners-up. Although affected by multiple competitions, they have performed steadily this season, currently achieving a league record of six wins, two draws, and two losses. They are only one point behind the league leaders, Paris Saint-Germain, and are poised to challenge PSG’s dominance in the league. In the midweek match, the team secured a 5-3 away victory against Nantes. During the game, Kassoum Ouattara contributed two assists, while Mamadou Coulibaly and Maghnes Akliouche each recorded one goal and one assist. Substitute Aleksandr Golovin even scored twice, securing the win for the team. This demonstrates that Monaco’s attacking players are in peak form. So far this season, 10 players have scored league goals, and 10 players have provided league assists. Monaco boasts a diversified attacking force and excellent teamwork, making it difficult for opponents to set up their defense effectively.
Paris FC was the runners-up in last season’s Ligue 2 and has started the new season with a record of three wins, two draws, and five losses, a performance that is barely satisfactory. In the midweek match, the team managed a 3-3 draw at home against Lyon. Although they secured a valuable point, their main left-back, Thibault De Smet, received a red card and will be suspended for this round. It is worth noting that Paris FC’s attacks are primarily concentrated on the left flank. For instance, in the midweek match, left-winger Ilan Kebbal recorded one goal and one assist, left midfielder Adama Camara scored one goal, and left-back Thibault De Smet provided one assist. With De Smet suspended and another left-back, Nhoa Sangui, sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Paris FC’s left-wing attacks are likely to be impacted. Once they lose their sharpness in attack, the team’s defensive weaknesses may be exposed.
After 10 league matches, Monaco has scored 23 goals, the second-highest in Ligue 1, and has been held scoreless in only one game. In contrast, Paris FC has conceded 20 goals, the third-highest in the league, and has kept a clean sheet in only one match. The two teams’ offensive and defensive capabilities are not on the same level. With Paris FC’s wing players unavailable and their attacking strength diminished, the gap between the two teams has widened further. It is expected that Monaco will not miss the opportunity to secure all three points.
AS Monaco‘s Last 5 Games: WWDDD
25-10-30 Nantes 3-5 AS Monaco
25-10-26 AS Monaco 1-0 Toulouse
25-10-23 AS Monaco 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur
25-10-19 Angers 1-1 AS Monaco
25-10-05 AS Monaco 2-2 Nice
Paris FC’s Last 5 Games: DLLWD
25-10-30 Paris FC 3-3 Lyon
25-10-25 Paris FC 1-2 Nantes
25-10-19 Lens 2-1 Paris FC
25-10-04 Paris FC 2-0 Lorient
25-09-28 Nice 1-1 Paris FC
Head-To-Head Record
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Prediction: AS Monaco to win