Paris FC vs. Monaco: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups

Monaco travel to Stade Jean Bouin on Friday for round 29 of Ligue 1. The visitors can move into the top four with a positive result.

Match context

Monaco arrive on a six-match league winning run. They sit fifth with 49 points and hope to capitalise with six games remaining.

Paris FC have revived since February’s coaching change. Antoine Kombouare’s side are unbeaten in five matches and sit 13th, nine points clear of the relegation playoff place.

Form and recent results

Paris FC have recorded two wins and three draws since March began. Their victories came at Stade Jean Bouin, against Nice and Le Havre.

Monaco are unbeaten away in 2026. They followed two 0-0 draws with Le Havre and Nice by winning three consecutive road fixtures.

Head-to-head note

Paris FC defeated Monaco 1-0 in Monaco in November. That result remains a recent highlight for the capital club.

Team News

This Paris FC vs. Monaco: Preview includes Team News, Lineups and Predictions for the clash. Both squads face selection challenges ahead of kickoff.

Paris FC get Rudy Matondo back from suspension. Several players are sidelined with injuries or illness, including Jean-Philippe Krasso (knee), Julien Lopez (back), Pierre-Yves Hamel (calf) and Ciro Immobile, who is unwell.

Monaco also carry absences. Caio Henrique (thigh), Kassoum Ouattara (knee) and Paris Brunner (hamstring) are out. Vanderson, Takumi Minamino and Mohammed Salisu remain long-term absentees.

Key players

Ilan Kebbal has not scored or assisted since late January but has contributed across the season. Folarin Balogun scored the decisive goal against Marseille last weekend, taking his Ligue 1 tally to ten.

Possible lineups

Managers are expected to set out clear attacking plans. Below are the likely XIs provided ahead of the match.

• Paris FC possible starting lineup: Trapp; Camara, Coppola, Mbow, Sangui; Munetsi, Lees-Melou, Matondo; Ikone, Geubbels, Simon
• Monaco possible starting lineup: Hradecky; Kehrer, Zakaria, Faes; Teze, Coulibaly, Camara, Mawissa; Akliouche, Golovin; Balogun

Predictions

Filmogaz.com expects an open contest. Monaco’s superior recent form and strong away record make them favourites.

Our prediction: Paris FC 1-3 Monaco. The visitors should edge the game, though Paris FC’s home momentum could make it competitive.