Monaco vs Nice Prediction: Monaco will take advantage of their turf

Monaco vs Nice: Prediction for the Match on October 5, 2025

Nice will travel to play Monaco at Stade Louis II in week seven of the France Ligue 1. The two teams failed to secure a victory in their respective last league game. Can Monaco make it consecutive wins over Nice this year following a 2-1 win in March? Below, a full game preview including possible betting options and well analyzed picks have been provided. 

Monaco: Form and Statistics

Monaco picked their first point in the Champions League this season against Manchester City on Wednesday. Despite going behind twice from Erling Haaland strikes, former Spurs player, Eric Dier netted from the spot in the additional minute to make sure they avoided a consecutive defeat with Jordan Teze also scoring his first goal of the season at halftime.

Meanwhile, Monaco have picked just two wins in their last five games, losing their last league game in that run to Lorient after Thilo Kehrer saw a red card before the break. With 12 points from possible 18 this season, Monaco sit 5th in the standings with important wins coming against Le Havre, Auxerre, Strasbourg and Metz. 

Monaco: Team News and Lineup

Monaco are dealing with a lot of injury concerns with Thilo Kehrer red card against Lorient making things worse. Meanwhile, Aleksandr Golovin remains out since the last international break. Denis Zakaria, Paul Pogba, Christian Mawissa are also the names expected to be out of the squad list. 

Monaco Expected Lineup

Philipp Koehn (GK), Eric Dier, Mohammed Salisu, Christian Mawissa, Vanderson, Mamadou Coulibaly, Jordan Teze, Krepin Diatta, Maghnes Akliouche, Folarin Balogun, Ansu Fati

Nice: Form and Statistics

Nice struggles continued in Europe during the week against Fernabhce in the Europa League and will look to respond with a league win. With three defeats in their last four games with two in Europa, all attention will be on this road game against a Monaco side that got thrashed by Lorient 3-1. However, Nice could only pick a point against newly promoted Paris FC last time out at home in a 1-1 contest. This season, the visiting team's best performance came against Auxerre at home, ending 3-1 as they have lost to Brest, Toulouse, and Le Havre in that run. 

Nice: Team News and Lineup

Nice have four injury concerns to deal with heading into this game week 7. Burundi midfielder Youssouf Ndayishimiye and Mohamed Abdelmonem are out due to knee injuries. Meanwhile, Tanguy Ndombele is yet to be fit since his injury against Montpellier in February while Gabin Bernardeau remains out of the squad. 

Nice Expected Lineup

Yehvann Diouf (GK), Antoine Mendy, Moise Bombito, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jonathan Clauss, Salis Abdul Samed, Charles Vanhoutte, Ali Abdi, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Sofiane Diop, Terem Moffi

Monaco vs Nice: Head-Head Statistics

Monaco won the last two meetings between these two sides. However, Nice have won twice in five encounters. 

Monaco vs Nice: Betting Tips & Odds

• Monaco have failed to lose at home in four consecutive games. Winning three of those encounters, the hosts have a chance to repeat the same feat with Bet365 offering a 1.83 odds.
• This fixture has been full of attacking plays with a lot of productivity. In the last five meetings, we witnessed at least three goals in four encounters. Meanwhile, a look at the two teams statistics after the first six games of the season highlights defensive struggles. Over 2.5 goals is a solid option in this game with odds at 1.57 on Bet365 and while both teams have potential of conceding, BTTS is valued at 1.50 on 1Xbet.
• While Nice have gone four games without a win, their record against Monaco stands at 3-2 in the last five games. However, the visiting team are underdogs here but could pick a point with odds at 2.00 on Betway.
• Monaco have not failed to score in the first half of their last six games. They have a chance to continue that streak with 1Xbet offering a 1.60 odds.

Monaco vs Nice Match Prediction 5 October 2025

This is a tricky game and it can surely end in either team’s way. At home, Monaco have been impressive heading into this encounter and will look to rely on their fans' support. Meanwhile, Nice head coach, Franck Haise is under huge pressure with his team’s recent performances and will demand a lot of response from his players as they look to also improve their spot in the standings. Yet, the two teams deficiency this season has been in defence with ten goals conceded already in just six outings. Meanwhile, Monaco look much stronger with new signing Ansu Fati hitting the ground running and could be an ideal scorer in this game with three goals in his last two league games. 

Our match prediction is a win for Monaco with odds at 1.88 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is Ansu Fati (anytime goal scorer) with odds at 2.87 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is both teams to score and over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.83 on Betway.