Manchester City head to Monaco for their Champions League showdown on October 1st, and everything points toward goals. Pep Guardiola’s men look back in rhythm after a 5-1 win over Burnley, while Adi Hütter’s Monaco remain dangerous in attack but leaky at the back.
Monaco vs Man City Predictions & Betting Tips
It’s a huge night under the lights in Fontvieille as Monaco host Manchester City in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side arrive off the back of a morale-boosting 5-1 win over Burnley, while Adi Hütter’s men are searching for consistency after a mixed start to the season.
With two attack-minded teams on show — and defensive vulnerabilities on both sides — fans and bettors alike can expect plenty of action.
Best Bets for Monaco vs Man City
- Over 3.5 goals – odds of 2.22 (Bet9ja)
- Both teams to score – odds of 1.58 (Bet9ja)
- Phil Foden to score or assist – odds of 1.67 (Bet9ja)
- Correct score prediction – Manchester City to win 3-1
Form Guide
Monaco have endured a rollercoaster start to the campaign. They’ve won four and lost three across all competitions, most recently suffering a 3-1 defeat to Lorient. With 15 goals scored and 13 conceded in just seven matches, their open style has been both a blessing and a curse.
Manchester City, meanwhile, have shown glimpses of brilliance but also surprising fragility. Strong wins over Manchester United and Napoli have been offset by defeats to Spurs and Brighton. However, their 5-1 dismantling of Burnley at the weekend suggests Guardiola’s side are sharpening their edge again.
Probable Lineups
Monaco (expected XI): Kohn, Vanderson, Dier, Kehrer, Henrique, Akliouche, Coulibaly, Teze, Minamino, Fati, Biereth
Man City (expected XI): Donnarumma, Nunes, Stones, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gonzalez, Bobb, Silva, Reijnders, Doku, Haaland
Why We Expect Goals
Both sides have firepower but are far from watertight. Monaco are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, while City have conceded six in their last eight outings. With Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Ansu Fati and Mika Biereth all likely to feature, it’s hard to imagine a quiet night in Fontvieille.
Monaco’s injury list adds further complications: Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Aleksandr Golovin and goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky are all sidelined. That leaves their back line vulnerable against one of Europe’s most dangerous attacks.
Player to Watch: Phil Foden
Phil Foden looks to have rediscovered his spark. The England star has been directly involved in eight goals in his last 10 appearances for City, including key contributions in the Club World Cup. While Haaland remains the most obvious scorer, Foden’s creativity and improved finishing make him a valuable bet to score or assist here.
Prediction
This has all the ingredients of a high-scoring European clash. Monaco will likely cause problems with their pace and directness, but City’s firepower should see them through.
Predicted scoreline: Monaco 1-3 Manchester City
