Ligue 1 – AS Mónaco – Angers SCO on Match-day 35
Sunday Ligue 1 action from the Stade Louis II, as Monaco take on Angers.
Fourteenth placed Angers, are away to third placed Monaco on Sunday.
AS Mónaco arrive at this match, having secured 59 points so far this season
It was a humbling defeat at the hands of Saint-Étienne for Philippe Clement’s men in their last match, they will be hoping to get something out of this game for sure.
Also, Monaco’s League position speaks for itself, as The Monégasques continue their rich vein of winning form. Their last win, was the 6th in a row. With a third position in the league and 18 wins, 9 losses and 8 draws, they currently have 59 points in the League having won 18 games, drawn eight matches, and lost nine fixtures.
Angers will have to defy the odds when they travel to Monaco, if they are to get anything out of the game. With Monaco having won 10 meetings, drawn four matches, and lost three fixtures this season at home, this is a huge ask.
A win in this fixture, would take AS Mónaco’s points from 59 to 62, so far this season.
Good Attacking Performance
This has been a good season so far for Monaco, in terms of goals scored (57). Their stand out attacking players have been Wissam Ben Yedder (11), Kevin Volland (4), and Myron Boadu (3). Monaco have conceded 35 goals.
Monaco may have to resort to second choice players, given the number of first choice players that are now unavailable through injury, illness or suspension.
With the Ligue 1 season well into its stride, Angers SCO have managed to gain 35 points
Angers drew 2-2 when they visited Clermont Foot, their disappointment was further deepened, having previously drawn against Paris Saint-Germain, they must now try and get a positive result from this fixture.
Also, Angers need to find a way to generate wins on a consistent basis, as they’ve recorded 12 losses in their last 19 meetings. Now they have 8 matches won, 16 games lost and 11 duels drawn; that’s why they currently sit in fourteenth place, with a total of 35 points having won eight games, drawn 11 matches, and lost 16 meetings.
With a poor record on the road, which amounts to two wins, nine darts, and six defeats, it is hard to predict a positive outcome for Angers as they travel once more.
Angers SCO will have 38 points if they manage to secure a victory.
Going into Sunday’s game, Gerald Baticle without five of his players, due to illness or injury.
AS Mónaco v Angers SCO – Head-to-Head.
Regarding their historical duels Monaco and Angers have faced each other 20 times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in Monaco’s favour (12 – 4). Additionally, Angers have repeatedly tasted defeat at the hands of Monaco in twelve out of the past 20 fixtures with them. December 2021 was the most recent time these two clashed in this competition and Angers SCO took all three points winning 1-3 away.
Other players of note for Monaco are Kevin Volland and Myron Boadu with four goals and three goals respectively and for Angers are Sofiane Boufal and Batista Mendy with three goals each.
