Monaco vs Barcelona Predictions, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 -19/09/2024
Monaco vs Barcelona Predictions: Spanish giants will travel to Stade Louis II to face AS Monaco
Last season’s Ligue 1 runner-up, AS Monaco will welcome Spanish heavyweights FC Barcelona at the Stade Lous II on September 19 in a matchday 1 fixture of the Champions League 2024-25 campaign.
The French outfit under Adi Hutter has been a formidable unit since last season. They only finished second to Paris Saint Germain in the Ligue 1 last season and have carried that momentum into this campaign with a four-game unbeaten start. They registered a convincing 3-0 win over Auxerre in the Ligue 1 in their last match and will be brimming with confidence.
Similarly, FC Barcelona under Hasi Flick are looking like a well-drilled unit, always on the hunt to score more goals. They are heading to this match after a 4-1 win over Girona at home. They are the only team in La Liga with a perfect record after five league games. They will look to stretch that run in Europe aswell.
Monaco vs Barcelona Predictions (Champions League) – Best Bets
Both teams are unbeaten in their respective domestic leagues. While Barcelona look like the favourites heading into the contest, Monaco under Hutter have been a very competitive team and can spark a surprise.
Here’s a list of matchmaking sites to refer to bet on this contest.
- Stake
- Parimatch
- Melbet
FC Barcelona to win the match – Parimatch @ 1.75, BET HERE
Despite being their away game, FC Barcelona are the favourites to win this clash. The odds are heavily in favour of Hansi Flick’s men. Even the record also suggests that Barcelona have a strong chance of earning maximum points.
Both teams to score a goal – Melbet @ 1.48, BET HERE
Barcelona have been in exceptional goalscoring form under Flick. In five league games this season, the Catalans have netted 17 goals. Meanwhile have also shown promise going forward, scoring seven goals in four league games. We expect both teams to score a goal.
Robert Lewandowski to score a goal – Stake @ 4.50, BET HERE
Robert Lewandowski has been a cornerstone for FC Barcelona since joining the club. The Polish striker has always delivered for the Catalans. He always tends to step up on bigger occasions and fans will once again expect Lewandowski to find the net against Monaco.
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Head-to-Head Report: AS Monaco vs FC Barcelona
The two clubs have faced each other twice only in the 1993-94 UEFA Champions League group stage. On both occasions, FC Barcelona were the winners against their French counterparts. The Catalans won 2-0 and home before snatching a 1-0 win away from home.
Monaco
AS Monaco kick-started their new season with a 1-0 win over Saint Etienne followed by a win and a draw against Lyon and Lens respectively. They went on to register a convincing 3-0 victory over Auxerre this weekend in Ligue 1. They are currently third in the points table, tied with second-placed Marseille while PSG are two points ahead after four league games.
Hutter will be able to call upon Lamine Camara after he suffered a neck injury against Auxerre. He has been cleared by the Ligue 1 officials after several concussion checks. The Austrian tactician has been very meticulous with his changes as he aims to keep his players fresh ahead of a big season.
Barcelona
The biggest blow for Barcelona and Hansi Flick has to be Dani Olmo’s injury. The Spaniard’s unavailability has raised questions as the German manager lacks options in midfield. Despite some hardships, the Catalans have been ruthless in front of goal, scoring 17 times in five La Liga matches. They hammered Valladolid 7-0 at home to prove their dominance and will turn up against Monaco with a similar mindset.
The Catalans are enjoying a good spell domestically with five out of five wins to start their campaign. They will hope to replicate a similar form in Europe, especially with all the struggles in recent seasons.
Where to watch Monaco vs Barcelona?
The matchday 1 fixture between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season will be available on cable and streaming across the world in multiple countries.
In India, Sony Sports Network will telecast the match while fans can also live stream it on Sony Liv.
You can also follow all the latest progress and live stats on the betting apps
- Melbet
- Stake
- Parimatch
Monaco vs Barcelona- Key Points
- This will be Barcelona’s 25th UEFA Champions League meeting against a French outfit. On 17 occasions both teams have scored a goal with an average goal rate of 3.6 goals per game.
- Barcelona are taking part in the UEFA Champions League for a consecutive 21 seasons. Only Real Madrid are ahead of them with 28 consecutive appearances.
- AS Monaco have won 22 of their first 31 Champions League home games between 1993 and 2017. However, they have lost seven games in a row at the Stade Louis II. No other team in European Cup history have lost eight consecutive home games.
Barcelona have a sensational record in Champions League opening matches
The Catalans have registered wins in 21 out of their 28 season openers in the UEFA Champions League. FC Barcelona scored five-plus goals in the last three Champions League openers against teams like Ferencvarosi TC, Viktoria Plzen and Royal Antwerp. While five goals against Monaco will be a tall task, we still expect Flick’s men to secure maximum points.
