Nice vs Monaco Prediction - Ligue 1: A clash amidst a storm of injuries
Nice and Monaco will face each other in Round 21 of Ligue 1 at 9:00 PM on February 8, 2026. With both teams facing squad crises, Monaco is considered slightly superior due to their attacking prowess.
The Côte d'Azur derby between Nice and Monaco will take place at 9:00 PM on February 8, 2026, at the Allianz Riviera stadium. This is a crucial match in Round 21 of Ligue 1, as both teams are striving to improve their mid-table positions amidst significant injury concerns.
Ranking position
Currently, Monaco is in 10th place with 27 points, while the home team Nice is in 13th place with 22 points. The 5-point gap makes this match an opportunity for Nice to close the gap or for Monaco to break into the top group.
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 10 | 27 | Win 1, draw 1, lose 3 |
| Nice | 13 | 22 | Win 1, draw 2, lose 2 |
Analysis of form and goal difference
Nice (Home team): Instability at Allianz Riviera
Nice are having a difficult season with worrying defensive performance. After 20 matches, they have conceded 38 goals (an average of 1.9 goals per game), while only scoring 27. Nice's only redeeming quality is their relatively stable home form, with 4 wins and 3 draws in their 10 matches at the Allianz Riviera this season.
Monaco (Away): Expectations for their attack
The Principality team boasts a sharper attack with 32 goals (an average of 1.6 goals per game). However, Monaco's away form remains questionable, having only secured two away wins since the start of the season. With 33 goals conceded, Monaco's defense is also not particularly solid, promising an open game for both sides.
A history of dramatic confrontations.
In their last five encounters, the two teams have had a remarkably balanced record, with each team winning two matches and one draw. In the first leg in October 2025, the two teams shared the points in an exciting back-and-forth match that ended in a 2-2 draw.
- October 5, 2025: Monaco 2 - 2 Nice
- March 30, 2025: Monaco 2 - 1 Nice
- October 27, 2024: Nice 2 - 1 Monaco
- February 12, 2024: Nice 2 - 3 Monaco
- September 23, 2023: Monaco 0 - 1 Nice
Severe manpower crisis
Both coaches are grappling with lengthy injury lists, which will undoubtedly significantly impact the quality of play and tactical planning of the match.
Nice's absentee list
- M. Abdelmonem, Y. Ndayishimiye:Absent due to a knee injury.
- M. Bombito:Leg injury.
- His availability for the match remains uncertain.M. Bard (groin injury), H. Boudaoui (back injury), M. Cho (muscle injury), Kevin (ankle injury).
Monaco's absentee list
- T. Minamino, L. Hradecky, M. Salisu:He is sidelined due to a knee injury.
- K. Ouattara, P. Pogba:Absent due to a calf injury.
- A. Fati, P. Cabral:Muscle injury.
- His availability for the match remains uncertain.W. Faes.
Analysis and predictions
Despite playing away from home, Monaco is still considered more likely to win due to their squad depth and consistent goal-scoring performance. Predicted odds show a 45% chance of the away team winning, equivalent to a 45% chance of a draw, while Nice's chances of winning are only 10%.
With both teams short of players in defense, the match could see many goals. The safe bet is a draw or a Monaco win (Double chance).
Predicted result:Monaco wins or draws.
Team lineup updated at 20:42 on 08/02/2026
Official lineup
Nice
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachClaude Puel
Starting lineup:
- 31. Maxime Dupé (G)
- 92. Jonathan Clauss (D)
- 37. Kojo Peprah Oppong (D)
- 4. Dante (D)
- 2. Ali Abdi (D)
- 23. Gabin Bernardeau (M)
- 24. Charles Vanhoutte (M)
- 20. Tom Louchet (M)
- 8. Morgan Sanson (M)
- 10. Sofiane Diop (M)
- 11. Elye Wahi (F)
Substitutes:
- 80. Yehvann Diouf
- 28. Abdulay Juma Bah
- 99. Salis Abdul Samed
- 41. Everton Pereira
- 22. Tanguy Ndombélé
- 39. Djibril Coulibaly
- 21. Isak Jansson
- 32. Kaïl Boudache
- 44. Zoumana Diallo
Monaco
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachSebastien Pocognoli
Starting lineup:
- 16. Philipp Köhn (G)
- 4. Jordan Teze (D)
- 6. Denis Zakaria (D)
- 5. Thilo Kehrer (D)
- 27. Krépin Diatta (D)
- 24. Simon Adingra (M)
- 15. Lamine Camara (M)
- 23. Aladji Bamba (M)
- 10. Aleksandr Golovin (M)
- 11. Maghnes Akliouche (M)
- 9. Folarin Balogun (F)
Substitutes:
- 50. Yann Lienard
- 12. Caio Henrique
- 2. Vanderson
- 25. Without Faes
- 28. Mamadou Coulibaly
- 44. Samuel Nibombe
- 17. Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
- 29. Paris Brunner
- 14. Mika Biereth
