
Monaco v Man City: Pre-Match Betting Analysis
Monaco trail 5-3 after an eventful first leg and will look to start fast this evening. Monaco have won each of their last 8 at home, winning 15 of their last 16 at the Stade Louis II. They have scored 3 or more in 4 of their last 9 matches and in 4 of their last 6 at home. Leonardo Jardim’s side attack from wide areas with both their wingers and full-backs possessing threatening attacking qualities. In Radamel Falcao and Kyle Mbappe they have two in form strikers, it is difficult to see City keeping Monaco out.
Man City themselves have been much improved in recent weeks. They are 11 matches unbeaten and have scored 2 or more goals in 9 of their last 11 matches, the anomalies being when Guardiola opted to make changes. With the injury of Gabriel Jesus, Sergio Aguero has been playing himself into form while Leroy Sane has been impressive of late, scoring 3 goals in his last 5. City have also improved at the back, keeping 3 consecutive clean sheets.
With the goal scoring records of both sides and the need for Monaco to start fast, Over 1.5 first half goals is of great appeal, in the first leg there were 3 first half goals. Both teams to score in the 2nd half at 5/4 is also a promising price. Both sides were open late on in the first leg and given this is still a competitive tie, it could be a case of sides pushing players forwards late on.






