Arsenal and Monaco face off in a high-stakes Champions League league phase clash at the Emirates Stadium. With only one spot separating them in the table, both teams are looking to secure automatic qualification to the last-16.
The Gunners will be keen to capitalise on their home form, while Monaco look to overcome their defensive challenges.
Arsenal Recent Form
Arsenal are enjoying a strong run of form, particularly at home in the Champions League. They have won six of their last eight home matches in European competitions and have scored in each of their last 11 Champions League home fixtures.
Their recent 5-1 demolition of Sporting Lisbon demonstrated their attacking quality. However, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham in the Premier League last weekend.
Injury and Team News
Arsenal’s defensive options are limited with injuries to key players. Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Magalhães, and Riccardo Calafiori are all doubtful and Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are ruled out with knee injuries.
Mikel Arteta may have to rely on Kieran Tierney and Jurrien Timber to shore up the backline.
Last Arsenal Lineup
Here is how Arsenal lined up for their last match:
Monaco Recent Form
Monaco have had a mixed run of results, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches across all competitions. Their Champions League campaign took a hit with a 3-2 loss to Benfica in their previous fixture, despite leading twice.
A 2-0 win over Toulouse at the weekend will give them a confidence boost ahead of this match.
Injury and Team News
Monaco’s defensive lineup is affected by suspensions. Wilfried Singo and Christian Mawissa are both unavailable, forcing Adi Hütter to rely on Mohammed Salisu and Thilo Kehrer.
The attacking line will also miss Folarin Balogun (shoulder), Edan Diop (foot), and Krepin Diatta (muscle).
Last Monaco Lineup
Here is how Monaco lined up for their last match:
Arsenal Player to Watch
Bukayo Saka - Saka remains a crucial figure for the Gunners, delivering consistently from the flanks. His pace, creativity, and dead-ball delivery will be key against a weakened Monaco defence.
Monaco Player to Watch
Eliesse Ben Seghir - The 19-year-old talent has the potential to cause problems for Arsenal’s makeshift defence. He could become only the second teenager to score in back-to-back UCL matches for Monaco since Kylian Mbappé.
Prediction
With Arsenal's impressive home record and Monaco's defensive issues, the Gunners are favourites. Expect a controlled performance from Arteta’s men.
Our Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Monaco
Betting Tips
Tip 1
Arsenal to Win - Given their home form, Arsenal are strong favourites.
Tip 2
Under 2.5 Goals - With Monaco missing key attackers and Arsenal’s defence being reshuffled, goals might be limited.
Tip 3
Bukayo Saka to Score Anytime - Saka’s attacking output and consistency make him a likely goal threat.
