Sochaux vs Monaco Betting Tips

Ligue 2 side Sochaux beat Bastia in the Round of 32, away from home, but they’ve drawn three and lost one in league action since. It’s been a difficult run for a team that will desperate to make an impact on the national stage, but must also be mindful of the fact that they are second from bottom in Ligue 2 and in danger of losing their place in the division.

They needed extra time to get past Evian TG, but Monaco’s battle in that game was part of a general turnaround for a club that is beginning to establish itself in second place in Ligue 1, thanks to four wins in their past five games, and must be looking at their draw in this competition with a belief that a quarter-final place at the very least is up for grabs.

Head-to-Head

The two teams last met in 2013/14, when Sochaux were in the top flight, that season they drew the game in Sochaux, while Monaco won their last meeting (in Monaco) 2-1. Sochaux are unbeaten in their last four home games against Monaco with three wins.

Reason for Betting Tips

Monaco’s form has been excellent, they were creating a lot of chances, but failing to score and were inconsistent in defence earlier this season, but they seem to have resolved those issues now and they look like the team most people expected them to be from preseason. They’ve built up a six-point cushion in second place, which might just help them relax, give them confidence and allow them to go full pelt, at least for this round of this competition.