Strasbourg vs Monaco Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups

In the upcoming Coupe de France clash, Strasbourg will host Monaco at the Stade de la Meinau on Thursday evening. Both teams are determined to advance beyond the round of 16, having faced disappointing eliminations in previous seasons.

Strasbourg: Aiming for Redemption

Strasbourg holds a distinguished history in the Coupe de France, winning the title three times. However, since their last triumph in the 2000–01 season, they have struggled to progress past the round of 16 in 21 of their 24 attempts. Their best result during this span was reaching the quarter-finals.

• Last season, Strasbourg lost 3–1 to Angers in the round of 16.
• They started this year’s cup campaign with a 2–1 win over Dunkerque and then convincingly defeated Avranches 6–0.

Despite a recent setback against Paris Saint-Germain, Strasbourg has experienced a solid run, winning six of their last nine home matches in all competitions. They currently sit seventh in Ligue 1, just one point away from European qualification.

Monaco: Aiming for a Comeback

Monaco, a five-time winner of the Coupe de France, are striving to reclaim glory in a competition they last won in 1991. They reached the Champions League knockout stages but face a challenging path ahead. Their domestic league performance has been inconsistent, with only one victory in their last five matches.

• Monaco’s recent victories in the Coupe de France include wins against Auxerre (2–1) and Orleans (3–1).
• They suffered a heavy defeat earlier this season with a 3–2 loss to Strasbourg in their last meeting.

Despite their historical advantage over Strasbourg, the team has struggled in away matches recently, losing four of their last eight outings.

Team News: Key Absences

Strasbourg is expected to miss the services of Maxi Oyedele and Emanuel Emegha due to injuries. However, midfielder Valentin Barco is back following a suspension.

Monaco also has several defensive concerns. Christian Mawissa and Eric Dier are sidelined with hamstring issues, while Wout Faes and Mohammed Salisu are unavailable due to their respective injuries.

Possible Starting Lineups

Match Prediction

The matchup presents a competitive spirit, with both teams aiming for advancement. While Monaco has a strong historical record against Strasbourg, recent form indicates that this match could easily lead to penalties, where Strasbourg may capitalize on Monaco’s recent shootout misfortunes.

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