Strasbourg vs Monaco: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
Strasbourg and Monaco will face each other in the first round of Ligue 1 on August 6. Who will get the three points in the first match? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Strasbourg

In the previous Ligue 1 season Strasbourg put up a great performance. Team finished at the 6th spot, one step away from the European competitions zone. Julien Stephan's men managed to beat Lens, Lyon and Nantes by a few points. During the pre-season team played six games, but put up an inconsistent performance. However, Strasbourg managed to beat Liverpool (3:0).

Monaco

Monaco played more friendly matches during the summer. However, Monegasques managed to win only one game - against Portimonense (2:0). Philippe Clement's team also suffered two defeats and all other matches finished as draws. The Red-Whites played against Inter (2:2) and Porto (1:2). In the previous season Monacogot off to a slow start, but Monegasques managed to finish the season at the 3rd spot, just two points behind the 2nd position.
Trends
СтавкаAt least one club to not score
In three of four latest head-to-head matches only one team scored

СтавкаCorrect score 0:1
Two of three latest head-to-head matches ended with a 1:0 score

СтавкаA draw in the first half
Monaco failed to win the first half in four latest matches

Tip and bets
We are expecting a match between two even opponents. Opponents finished the previous Ligue 1 season close to each other. In the first match of a new season teams will probably score many goals.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals
We think that Monegasques are slight favourites in the upcoming match. In the previous season Monaco proved that they are a team of high stature. Club will try to earn the medals once again and in our opinion, Strasbourg won't have many chances to win.
Our second bet - Monaco to win the match