Ligue 1 2025-2026: Monaco vs Toulouse Prediction

Monaco

Home Team
87%
VS

Toulouse

Away Team
6%
Draw: 7%
Over 2.5: 58%
Under 2.5: 42%
Goal: 58%
No Goal: 42%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Marseille 8 6 0 2 21 7 14 18
2 Paris FC 8 5 2 1 16 8 8 17
3 Strasbourg 8 5 1 2 17 10 7 16
4 Lens 8 5 1 2 12 7 5 16
5 Lyon 8 5 0 3 11 8 3 15
6 Lille 8 4 2 2 16 10 6 14
7 Monaco 8 4 2 2 17 13 4 14
8 Toulouse 8 4 1 3 15 12 3 13
9 Rennes 8 2 5 1 11 12 -1 11
10 Nice 8 3 2 3 12 14 -2 11
11 Paris FC 8 3 1 4 13 15 -2 10
12 Brest 8 2 3 3 14 14 0 9
13 Lorient 8 2 2 4 12 19 -7 8
14 Auxerre 8 2 1 5 7 12 -5 7
15 Nantes 8 1 3 4 5 9 -4 6
16 Le Havre 8 1 3 4 10 16 -6 6
17 Angers 8 1 3 4 4 12 -8 6
18 Metz 8 0 2 6 5 20 -15 2

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Monaco

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.55
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.31
# Clean Sheets: 0

Toulouse

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.15
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.42
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

Monaco is predicted to emerge victorious with a commanding probability of 87.0% as they face off against Toulouse. The game is expected to see over 2.5 goals, with a probability of 58.0%, promising an exciting encounter. In the current Ligue 1 standings, Monaco holds the 7th position, while Toulouse is just a place behind in 8th. This mid-table clash could significantly impact their pursuit of higher league positions.

Match Analysis

In their recent outings, Monaco has been struggling to find a winning formula, recording two consecutive draws against Angers and Nice, followed by a loss to Lorient. Despite their recent winless streak, Monaco has shown attacking prowess by scoring an average of 3.25 goals per game over their last five matches. However, their defensive vulnerabilities are evident, conceding an average of 1.75 goals per game and failing to keep a single clean sheet in the same period. Toulouse, on the other hand, has demonstrated a more balanced performance recently, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory against Metz and a notable 2-1 win over Lyon before sharing points with Nantes. Their defensive discipline, evident with one clean sheet in the last five matches, complements their attack, which averages 1.0 goal per game. The team’s expected goals statistics reveal their capability to create opportunities, with an average of 1.1525 expected goals scored per game.

Final Prediction

Monaco's attacking strength, illustrated by their high goal-scoring rate, gives them a significant edge over Toulouse. The advanced metrics indicate that Monaco's offensive capabilities could be the deciding factor in this matchup. A key aspect to watch will be how Toulouse manages to contain Monaco's attacking threats while trying to capitalize on any defensive lapses. Football fans can anticipate an engaging match, with both teams eager to climb the league table.