Will Toulouse be able to halt their winless series against Monaco?
Put on your virtual soccer cap and join me as I break down the upcoming Ligue 1 game between Toulouse and Monaco.
Toulouse
Known for: Aerial dominance; Needs work on: Goal-scoring, committing fouls in their own territory, defensive strategy against quick attacks, set-piece defense.
Toulouse hasn't exactly been tearing it up this season, boasting a dismal record of 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in 10 matches. In their last outing, they managed a frustrating 0-0 draw against Rennes at home. They currently languish in 15th place with 14 points and a modest goal difference of 14:21. Their top marksman, Dallinga, has notched up 5 goals and an assist.
At home, they've played 7 games, winning one, drawing five, and losing one.
Monaco
Shining in: Set-piece attacks, chance creation, long shots, free kicks, individual skill, finishing, ball interception; Needs to clean up their act on: Individual defensive errors, fouls near their own goal, going offside.
Monaco, on the other hand, have been on a roll, recording 6 wins, one draw, and 3 losses in 10 games. In their last league game, they unfortunately took a 0-1 loss at home against Lyon. They now sit comfortably in 3rd place with 30 points, boasting a goal difference of 31:21. Ben Yedder and Volland share the top scorer spot, both with 6 goals apiece.
Away from home, they've played 8 games, winning 3, drawing 3, and losing 2.
Spicy Bits
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 8 out of the last 10 Toulouse versus Monaco games, clocking in at a rather inviting 1.64. Toulouse has also failed to secure a win in their last 9 Ligue 1 matches.
Bookies' Bet Boom
The bookies seem to be backing Monaco to take home the win, offering odds of -1.77 for a victory. The odds for a Toulouse win stand at a daunting -4.43, while a draw can be wagered at -3.94. The bookies also anticipate a high-scoring affair, with odds of -2.29 for "Under 2.5 Total" and a more optimistic -1.64 for "Over 2.5 Total."
Toulouse - Monaco
Whack Toulouse -1.77 Tie 'Er Up 3.94 Ride Monaco -4.43
Whaddya Think?
Weighed down by two tournaments in the fall, Toulouse has been struggling in Ligue 1, teetering precariously near the relegation zone. Monaco, despite some slip-ups, has been steadily climbing in the rankings. In this matchup, Monaco's superior form and skill could very well shine through on the pitch, making them solid bet to win: Monaco to win - P1 - 1.77.
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- Toulouse, currently in 15th place, has been struggling with goal-scoring and committing fouls in their own territory, but their upcoming Ligue 1 game against Monaco is an interesting sports football match within the European-leagues.
- When considering the standing and previous performances of both teams, bookmakers have shown a strong interest in backing Monaco to win against Toulouse.
- In the last ten games between Toulouse and Monaco, over 2.5 goals have been scored in eight matches, suggesting a high-scoring affair for this upcoming European-leagues game.
- Toulouse, having not secured a win in their last 9 Ligue 1 matches, will have their work cut out to challenge Monaco's superior form and skill in this upcoming match within the European-leagues.
