Monaco host RB Leipzig in the Champions League, with the home side requiring three points if they are to have any hope of making it through to the knockout phase of the competition. Last year’s semi-finalists have failed to win any of their opening four European encounters this season, with the pressure on the home side to take the game to their German opponents.
Champions League – Stade Louis II, Monaco – Tuesday 21st November – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/5 at Skybet |
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Having made the last four of the Champions League last season, Monaco have failed to reproduce such performances this time around, with the pressure now on Leonardo Jardim’s men to finally register a first win of the competition when they take on RB Leipzig. The two teams maintain a hope of qualifying from Group G despite indifferent results, making this a must-win game for both. With little separating the duo ahead of kick-off, let’s take a closer look at the two teams, perfect for those looking to back their favourite with a bet. As well as this, we provide our top betting tip surrounding the bet, along with some potential outcomes.
AS Monaco Team News & Form
Having lost a whole host of players over the summer, Monaco have struggled to recreate their performances from last season, with Jardim’s side having already been beaten twice at home in Europe this season. Defeats against Porto and Besiktas mean that the home side are in desperate need of three points, with a real chance of Monaco crashing out of Europe all together in the coming weeks. Monaco earned a valuable point against group leaders Besiktas last time around, with senior players such as Radamel Falcao, Fabinho and Thomas Lemar under pressure to deliver for the home side. A lack of goals has been a significant problem for the Ligue 1 side however, scoring just three times in the Champions League to date.
RB Leipzig Team News & Form
Last season’s surprise package in Germany have found life difficult in their first season in the Champions League, however their win over Porto last time around means that they are still in with a chance of qualifying for the latter stages. Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl has led his side to second in the Bundesliga standings over recent weeks, with their form demonstrating that they are capable of winning away in France. Attacking midfielder Emil Forsberg is a certainty to start for Leipzig have starred for Sweden against Italy during the international break, while forward Timo Werner should lead the line, as he did for Germany against England.
Head to Head
The two teams met for the first time back in September, where goals from Forsberg and youngster Youri Tielemans meant that the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite having not won in the Champions League so far this season, it is Monaco who are the favourites for victory in France next week. The Ligue 1 side can be backed at odds of 13/10 with Skybet, while the same bookmaker has Leipzig at 19/10.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes, which can be found at best odds of 13/20 with Ladbrokes.