French League
2013-04-22 - AS Monaco vs Clermont
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : French Ligue 2
Monday 22nd April 2013 – Kickoff time 20:40
Match Preview :
Monday Night Football in Ligue 2 comes from Monaco as Monaco the current leaders in French Ligue 2 aims to strengthen their position at the top with a win over Clermont in this match.
Last weekend, Monaco defeated Auxerre 2-0 which was a good result considering that prior to that they were held by Niort 1-1 at home the week before that. They failed to make their chances count against Niort despite the many chances that came their way so it was a huge relieve when business resumed as usual with the win over Auxerre in their last match.
There has been talk that Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho could move to their side next season, which would make him the highest paid manager in the World if he ever decides a move there to Monaco.
Meanwhile, Clermont were held to a 1-1 draw against Le Havre last weekend. They are still just above the relegation zone coming into this match. Despite being the better team for most of the match and went ahead, they conceded a stunning free-kick in the 76th minute and were unable to find the winner in the later stages of the game.
Clermont's only hope of getting a result here is that their away form of 4 wins, 8 draws and 4 defeats does seem quite respectable coming into this match. However if you do a close comparison between the sides and the players each team has, Monaco will come out tops.
Monaco's only fear is themselves and it is hard to imagine such a situation which occured against Niort happening again here whereby them failing to convert their chances happening here once again.
As for the past meetings, the only other meeting between the sides in Monaco ended in a 0-0 back in 2011.
Team News :
Monaco Team News :
Monaco welcome back left-back Georgi Tzavellas after he had served his suspension. Meanwhile, Yannick Ferreira Carrasco is likely to keep his place after scoring a brace in Monaco’s 2-0 win at Auxerre last weekend.
Monaco's other injuries concerns Sebastian Ribas (shin), Stephane Dumont (knee).
Clermont Team News :
Clermont left-back Emmanuel Imorou and striker Romain Armand are out of this clash. Coach Regis Brouard has also lost left winger Pierrick Capelle to suspension after he was red carded against Le Havre last weekend. Centre-half Cedric Avinel is out as well.
Clermont have players who are doubtful for this match and they are the likes of Jacques Salze (groin), Cedric Bockhorni (groin), Mehdi Jeannin (knee), Romain Armand (hamstring), Emmanuel Imorou (groin) who will undergo late fitness test before they can be fielded.
Prediction:
Go for Monaco to win and give the 1 ball here.
The Pick :
Monaco 2-0 Clermont
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Monaco to win and give the 1 ball here.
