Monaco vs PSG: The Ligue 1 spotlight will shine brightly on Stade Louis II as AS Monaco take on Paris Saint-Germain in a high-stakes clash on December 18, 2024. This fixture brings together two of the league’s top teams, with PSG aiming to maintain their unbeaten run and Monaco looking to close the gap at the top of the table.
Head-to-Head Record
- AS Monaco Wins: 12
- Draws: 14
- Paris Saint-Germain Wins: 20
Last 5 Meetings
- 02 Mar 2024: AS Monaco 0-0 Paris Saint-Germain
- 25 Nov 2023: Paris Saint-Germain 5-2 AS Monaco
- 11 Feb 2023: AS Monaco 3-1 Paris Saint-Germain
- 29 Aug 2022: Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 AS Monaco
- 20 Mar 2022: AS Monaco 3-0 Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1 Standings
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 15 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 40:12 | WWDDW | 37 |
| 3 | AS Monaco | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 24:12 | WWLWD | 30 |
Monaco vs PSG Lineups
AS Monaco (3-4-2-1)
- Manager: Adi Hütter
- Starting XI:
- GK: Philipp Köhn
- Defenders: Wilfried Singo, Thilo Kehrer, Christian Mawissa
- Wing-backs: Jordan Teze, Kassoum Ouattara
- Midfield: Soungoutou Magassa, Aleksandr Golovin, Takumi Minamino
- Forwards: Eliesse Ben Seghir, George Ilenikhena
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)
- Manager: Luis Enrique
- Starting XI:
- GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes
- Midfielders: Vitinha, João Neves, Warren Zaïre-Emery
- Forwards: Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé
10 Key Stats
- The most common result in matches between AS Monaco and PSG is 1-1 (12 matches).
- AS Monaco is unbeaten in their last 4 home matches against PSG.
- PSG have not lost in their last 4 Ligue 1 matches.
- AS Monaco’s home record this season: 5-2-1.
- PSG’s away record this season: 4-3-0.
- AS Monaco have scored 38% of their goals in the final 15 minutes (76’-90’).
- PSG have the second-best away attack, averaging 2.41 goals per match.
- AS Monaco’s Philipp Köhn has kept clean sheets in 2 of 8 home matches.
- Bradley Barcola (PSG) is Ligue 1’s joint top scorer with 10 goals.
- AS Monaco have only failed to score in 2 of their 8 home matches this season.
SWOT Analysis: Monaco vs PSG
AS Monaco
Strengths:
- Impressive home form (5 wins this season).
- Solid defensive displays against top teams (4-match unbeaten home streak vs PSG).
- Dangerous in the closing stages of games, scoring heavily in the final 15 minutes.
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistency in attack; have struggled to score in key matches.
- Dependent on young forwards like Eliesse Ben Seghir for goals.
Opportunities:
- PSG’s recent tendency to draw away games could open a chance for Monaco to snatch a win.
- Home support at Stade Louis II provides an edge.
Threats:
- PSG’s attacking trio, including Dembélé and Barcola, are in top form.
- Vulnerability against quick counterattacks.
Paris Saint-Germain
Strengths:
- Best overall squad depth in Ligue 1.
- Exceptional away form (unbeaten away record).
- Attack firing on all cylinders with Barcola and Dembélé.
Weaknesses:
- Defensive lapses, particularly against teams pressing high.
- Over-reliance on top scorers; other players need to contribute more goals.
Opportunities:
- Monaco’s inconsistency in front of goal can be exploited.
- PSG’s pace on the flanks gives them an advantage.
Threats:
- Monaco’s resilience at home and ability to strike late in games.
- Set-piece vulnerability against physical teams.
Monaco vs PSG Prediction
This match promises to be a tightly contested encounter with AS Monaco’s strong home form clashing against PSG’s unbeaten Ligue 1 run. PSG hold an edge in squad depth and attacking firepower, but Monaco’s defensive organization and home advantage could see them frustrate the visitors.
Prediction: AS Monaco 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain
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