Monaco vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips

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Monaco return to home action looking to bounce back from defeat at Lorient, while Nice arrive with mixed form but still searching for consistency. Both teams carry attacking threats, and with recent head-to-heads producing goals, this promises to be another lively Ligue 1 clash.

Monaco Strong at Home but Vulnerable Defensively

The Monegasques have won four of their six league outings, scoring 14 times, which highlights their firepower. Their home games in particular have been open, with recent wins over Metz and Strasbourg showing their ability to turn pressure into goals.

However, their defensive line has been far from secure, conceding 10 goals already, including three in their latest defeat at Lorient. That suggests Monaco often trade chances rather than control matches. Even so, victories in three of their last four home matches show they remain difficult to stop at the Stade Louis II.

Nice Struggling on the Road

Nice enter this game with only two league wins so far, a record underlined by their leaky defence. They have conceded 10 goals, the same as Monaco, but with only seven scored, efficiency in front of goal has been lacking.

Their recent draw with Paris FC followed a heavy 4-1 loss at Brest, and that inconsistency has defined their season. Even though they managed narrow wins over Nantes and Auxerre, they tend to struggle against stronger attacks away from home, as seen in defeats at Le Havre and Monaco in the past.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Monaco’s six league games have averaged exactly 4 goals per match
• Nice have conceded 3 or more in three of their last five away trips.
• Four of the last five head-to-heads between these clubs saw both sides scoring.
• Monaco won three of their last four meetings against Nice.

Monaco vs Nice Prediction

Monaco’s frontline continues to deliver, and given their 14 goals in six matches, it’s hard to see them not finding the net multiple times. Their issue lies in defence, where lapses have cost them points, but against a Nice team that often fades on the road, the hosts are still favourites.

Nice can threaten with their occasional quick transitions, but their recent run suggests they concede too often when under sustained pressure. That makes a repeat of previous high scoring encounters a realistic scenario.

With that in mind, backing Monaco to win in a game featuring plenty of goals looks the most balanced call. A scoreline such as 3-1 to the hosts, in line with the betting tip provided, fits the current trends and head-to-head record.

Arun- October 2, 2025

Monaco vs Nice Betting Tips

Monaco to win & Over 3.5 goals

OK

3.75 Odds

Monaco 3-1

OK

13.00 Odds