AS Monaco Out to Upset PSG in Ligue 1 Rivalry Clash

AS Monaco are gearing up to face off against their longstanding rivals PSG in a highly anticipated Ligue 1 fixture as they target a good outcome to boost their European qualification hopes.

Despite being thirteen points behind leaders PSG, Monaco is currently positioned third in the league standings and is aiming to secure European qualification for the rest of the season.

Monaco's recent form has been inconsistent, exemplified by their last-minute victory against Lens where a late strike from Takumi Minamino secured three crucial points for them.

Monaco sits above arch-rivals Nice, and achieving success in this game could see them clinch successive wins for the first time this year.

PSG, managed by Luis Enrique, are leading the Ligue 1 standings and have maintained an 11-point lead after rescuing a late draw against Rennes with a Gonçalo Ramos penalty last week.

PSG faces a potential hurdle at the Stade Louis II, a venue where they have had difficulties in the past.

AS Monaco averages 1.91 goals per game and has scored 44 goals so far this season, but their defense has also been leaky with just ten fewer goals conceded than Lorient, the division’s worst defense.

PSG, boasting a potent attacking lineup led by Kylian Mbappe, has scored 54 goals at an average of 2.35 goals per Ligue 1 game this season.

The history of head-to-head encounters between these clubs indicates a likelihood of both teams scoring, with Monaco prevailing in the last three face-offs in Monaco.

Monaco has a trend of scoring an odd number of goals lately, as seen in their last five matches across competitions.

AS Monaco will be without key defenders Vanderson and Mohamed Camara, posing a challenge for Adi Hutter's defensive strategy.

On the PSG side, notable defensive absences include Presnel Kimpembe, Milan Skriniar, and Marquinhos, all dealing with injury issues that could expose potential vulnerabilities in their backline.

When playing at home, Monaco wins an average of 5.91 corners and concedes 3.45, but against a strong side like PSG, the concession rate is likely to rise.

PSG, on the other hand, has a record of 5.36 corners when playing away and surprisingly yields 5.64 corners to their opponents, which Monaco could capitalize on.