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NICE VS MONACO - FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH DETAILS: NICE VS MONACO
As Nice prepare to host Monaco on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Bastien, this FRANCE: Ligue 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
NICE PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Nice, currently 13th in the standings with 22 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 15 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
MONACO PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Monaco, sitting 10th with 27 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NICE VS MONACO
Recent meetings between Nice and Monaco have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Brest, Nice recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Dupe, Abdi, Peprah Oppong, Dante, Clauss, Samed, Vanhoutte, Diop, Sanson, Cho, Wahi. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Monaco's last outing came against Rennes, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 3-5-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Kohn, Kehrer, Zakaria, Teze, Ouattara, Camara, Coulibaly, Diatta, Golovin, Fati, Balogun. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Looking ahead, Nice are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Nice and Monaco are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR NICE VS MONACO
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Nice's fixtures have averaged 3.4 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Monaco's games average 3.1 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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