Monaco – Barcelona: the pre-match in figures

Statistics, odds, shots to try: here’s everything you need to know before ASM’s first match in the Champions League!

A new format, a major opponent and a Stade Louis II filled for the occasion: everything is in place to have a great European evening in Monaco. It must be said that the club from the Principality is returning to the most beautiful European competition for the first time since 2018. Adi Hutter’s men have had a successful start to the season, with 3 wins and 1 draw in 4 league games, a performance that has allowed them to best prepare for the important matches to come. The Austrian coach should line up his big team: Köhn – Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, C. Henrique – L. Camara, Zakaria – Akliouche, Minamino, Ben Seghir – Embolo. Betting on an ASM success would multiply your odds by @4.60!

Disappointing in recent seasons in the European Cup, Barça finally seems ready to play the leading roles in the Champions League again. Under the leadership of its new coach Hansi Flick, the Catalan club has had a flawless run since the start of the season: 5 matches, 5 wins, and a logical first place at the top of La Liga. The only black spot: injuries. In addition to the long-term absentees (Gavi, De Jong, Christensen), the two young stars Marc Bernal and Fermin Lopez have recently been added, as well as the new recruit Dani Olmo. The former coach of the Mannschaft will also be without Araujo, suspended after his red card received against PSG last season. The probable line-up is as follows: Ter Stegen – Koundé, Cubarsi, I. Martinez, Balde – Casado, Eric Garcia – Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha – Lewandowski. The success of the Blaugranas is valued @1.66.

If you imagine a draw at the end of this match, Please note that the draw is rated @4.20.

The stats

2 • Monaco and Barcelona have met twice on the European stage, during the group stage of the 1993/94 Champions League. The Catalans won at home (2-0) and at Louis-II (1-0).

25 • This will be the 25th Champions League match between Barcelona and a French club. The two teams have scored in 17 of the first 24 meetings, for an average of 3.6 goals per game.

7 • Monaco won 22 of their first 31 Champions League home games between 1993 and 2017, but have since lost each of their last seven at Louis II.

20 • Barcelona have won their first game of a Champions League campaign 20 times in 28 seasons (71%).

14 • Monaco have not won any of their last 14 Champions League games (3 draws, 11 defeats), the longest run without a win for a French club in the C1. ASM’s last victory in the C1 dates back to April 2017 (3-1 against Dortmund).

3 • Monaco striker Breel Embolo has scored 3 goals in 20 Champions League games, each for a different club (Basel, Schalke 04 and Borussia Mönchengladbach). No player has scored his first 4 goals in the competition with 4 different teams.

Players to watch

1. Eliesse Ben Seghir

Faced with the young stars of Barça, who else but a young star to make the difference? The Moroccan, bronze medalist in Paris this summer with his national team, will reach a new milestone with his first appearance in the premier competition. And the Monegasques are counting on him to shine. His goal is rated @4.90.

2. Pedri

In the absence of Dani Olmo, injured last weekend and out for just over a month, it is Pedri who should step up a gear and play the match as a playmaker. In this role, he will inevitably have opportunities, and that’s good: he scored this weekend in Girona. Pedri scorer, it’s @5.20.

The evening shot

Barça wins, both teams score and Pedri decisive @6.00

Barça have a history of starting their Champions League campaigns well: this has happened 20 times in 28 appearances. The Catalans also have a history of playing goal-rich games when they face French clubs: the two teams have scored 17 times in 24 encounters, for an average of 3.6 goals per game. Finally, Pedri, repositioned behind the striker, will be at the heart of Barça’s play, and it’s a safe bet that a goal will come from him.

Try the evening shot

Experience Monaco – Barcelona on Winamax TV!

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