TIPS - FC Nantes VS AS Monaco FC

[(FC Nantes) Strength]:
1. FC Nantes striker Youssef El Arabi scored within just 2 minutes of kick-off in the last league match, opening the scoring for his side, with impressive performance.
2. FC Nantes ended their five-match winless run in the league with a 2-1 away victory over Paris FC in the last round, showing signs of a resurgence in form.

[(FC Nantes) Weakness]:
1. FC Nantes' defense requires improvement. They have conceded 7 goals in their last 5 league matches, averaging 1.4 ones per game.
2. FC Nantes are suffering from a severe lack of firepower in attack, having scored only seven goals in nine league games so far this season, averaging fewer than one goal per match.
3. FC Nantes have shown limited prowess at home. They have achieved one win, one draw, and two defeats in four league matches at home so far this season, with a win rate of 25%.
4. In their last 10 home matches against AS Monaco FC, FC Nantes have managed just one win, five draws, and four defeats, failing to capitalize on their home field advantage.

[(AS Monaco FC) Strength]:
1. AS Monaco FC's starting central defender Mohammed Salisu scored the only goal of the match in the previous league round, while also contributing 12 clearances, 2 interceptions, and 2 tackles. He has played well in both defense and offense.
2. AS Monaco FC have a strong attacking firepower in the league. They have scored 18 goals in 9 league games so far this season, averaging 2 ones per game.
3. In the last six encounters between the two sides, AS Monaco FC remained unbeaten with three wins and three draws, holding a clear historical advantage in recent years.

[(AS Monaco FC) Weakness]:
1. AS Monaco FC secured a 1-0 home victory over Toulouse FC in their last league match, achieving their only win in the past six official games. Their recent overall form is poor.
2. AS Monaco FC have considerable defensive issues in the league this season, conceding 13 goals in 9 league matches and managing just one clean sheet.
3. AS Monaco FC have shown limited competitiveness on away field. So far this season, they have managed just one win, one draw, and three defeats in five official away matches, with a win rate of 20%.

[Tips]:
FC Nantes are poor in recent form, winning only 1 of their last 6 league games.

FC Nantes have struggled in both defense and offense, and their fighting ability at home is limited.

On the other hand, AS Monaco FC's recent form is not ideal as well, and they won only 1 of their last 6 games of all events.

AS Monaco FC have considerable defensive issues, and they are not strong on away field.

However, AS Monaco FC are reliable in attacking firepower.

In terms of past record, AS Monaco FC have the upper hand.

So AS Monaco FC are expected to win away from home.

[Recommended]:
AS Monaco FC (-0.5/1)