St Etienne vs Monaco Predictions

• Both teams have hit the back of the net in all of Saint-Etienne’s previous five matches.
• Monaco have opened the scoring in four of their previous five games.
• Every match is now a cup final for the hosts, who need points on the board to avoid relegation.

Hosts fighting for their lives

The hosts come into this one off the back of an exciting relegation six-pointer away to Bordeaux last time out that ended level at 2-2. It was a match with goals and plenty of cards but ultimately the only positive they could take from the game was the fact they managed to avoid a defeat. Now their attention turns to this home tie against Champions League chasing Monaco who they’ve failed to beat across their last three meetings. Home comforts hasn’t been a thing for the hosts this season as they’ve emerged victorious in just four of their 17 Ligue 1 home games this campaign and a win here looks unlikely.

Monaco managed to secure a narrow victory over Nice last time out and as result, leapfrogged them in the table, moving up to fifth and with just five games left to play, Monaco are only outside the Champions League qualification place by goal difference. Wins are vital for the visitors but given Saint-Etienne are fighting for their lives, it won’t be easy. Monaco have conceded in all of their last four away games across all competitions and their backline needs to keep its concentration if they’re to claim three vital points here.

Goals at both ends in a huge clash for both ends of the table

Two teams at opposite ends of the table with differing aspirations. But the one thing they have in common is that they’ll want to secure maximum points from this fixture. We think there will be chances for both sides throughout this one and we’ll side with both teams hitting the back of the net.

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