Both Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain are in Ligue 1 action on Friday, taking on Brest and Toulouse respectively.
After 11 games played, PSG typically lead the standings, with Monaco in second six points adrift of the top spot.
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Monaco Recent Form
Monaco's recent form has been mixed as they have won three and lost two of their last five in all competitions.
In Ligue 1, they lost two in a row against Nice and Angers before getting back to winning ways last time out, beating Strasbourg 3-1 away.
They've won two Champions League matches on the bounce against Crvena Zvezda and Bologna.
Monaco Injury News
Folarin Balogun is still recovering from a dislocated shoulder, while Aleksandr Golovin and Denis Zakaria are doubts after missing the international break with Russia and Switzerland.
It is unlikely that Vanderson and Takumi Minamino will feature from the start as the match takes place on Friday and they will have arrived back later than everyone else following the international break after travelling to South America and Asia.
Last Monaco Lineup
Here's how Monaco lined up against Strasbourg.
Brest Recent Form
Brest have lost their last two matches in Ligue 1 against Nice and Montpellier. So far in 2024/25, they have been unable to replicate the form that saw them qualify for the Champions League for the first time last campaign.
Brest Injury News
Bradley Locko is out with an Achilles injury, while Massadio Haidara is a doubt.
Last Brest Lineup
Here's how Brest lined up against Montpellier.
Monaco - Player To Watch
Eliesse Ben Seghir was Monaco's match winner last time out as he scored two in the victory over Strasbourg. He has six goal contributions so far this campaign.
Brest - Player To Watch
Ludovic Ajorque has scored more goals against Monaco than any other opponent in his career so he'll fancy himself to get on the scoresheet.
Monaco vs Brest - Prediction
This is a battle of two of Ligue 1's Champions League sides but Brest have struggled to live up to that label so far this season. Monaco should win as Brest have lost four out of their five Ligue 1 away matches so far.
Scoreline prediction - Monaco 2-1 Brest
Monaco vs Brest - Betting Tips
Monaco to Win and Both Teams to Score
- Both teams have scored in five out of Brest's last six games
- Both teams have scored in three out of Monaco's last five games
