Monaco vs. Reims: French Championship Round 24 Preview

The 24th round of the French Championship will feature an exciting matchup between Monaco and Reims on Friday at the Louis-II Stadium. This game presents a great betting opportunity with favorable odds.

Match Preview

Monaco, led by Adi Hütter, faced a setback in their previous Ligue 1 match, suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Lille. This loss dropped them to fifth place in the standings. The team’s recent performances have been inconsistent, with three wins and three defeats in their last six games. The battle for a Champions League spot is intensifying, and Monaco remains a strong contender in this race.

Despite some recent struggles, Monaco has displayed exceptional form at home. In their last six home matches, they secured five victories, with their only loss coming against the current league leaders, PSG. At this stage of the competition, dropping points against lower-ranked teams, particularly at home, could significantly impact their European aspirations.

Reims, under the guidance of Oscar Garcia, faced another setback in their last Ligue 1 outing, falling 1-0 to Rennes. This defeat extended their poor run in the league to four consecutive matches without a win. The team is currently enduring a 12-game winless streak, managing only five draws and suffering seven defeats during this period. Consequently, Reims has slipped to 15th place in the standings, just five points clear of the relegation zone.

As the season progresses, every match becomes increasingly crucial for Reims in their bid to retain their Ligue 1 status. Their last away victory dates back to early November of the previous year when they triumphed over Le Havre, a team struggling in the league. Given their current form, Reims faces a real danger of being drawn into the relegation battle.

Probable Lineups

Monaco: Radoslaw Majecki – Krépin Diatta, Christian Mawissa Elebi, Wilfried Singo, Vanderson – Denis Zakaria, Lamine Camara – Maghnes Akliouche, Takumi Minamino, Eliesse Ben-Seghir – Mika Biereth
Reims: Yehvann Diouf – Hiroki Sakine, Cédric Kipré, Joseph Okumu, Noah Sanzui – Amadou Kone, Mory Gbane – Teddy Teuma, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito – Oumar Diakite

Key Match Insights

• The previous encounter between these two sides ended in a goalless draw at Reims’ home ground.
• Reims recently knocked Monaco out of the French Cup via a penalty shootout victory.
• The “Both Teams to Score” bet has been successful in three of their last five meetings.

Betting Prediction

Bookmakers strongly favor Monaco, offering 1.45 odds for their victory. A recommended bet would be “Monaco to Win with a Handicap (-1.0)” at 1.60 odds.

Suggested Bet: Monaco (-1.0) to Win