Ligue 1 2024-2025: Toulouse vs Monaco Prediction

Toulouse

Home Team
29%
VS

Monaco

Away Team
49%
Draw: 22%
Over 2.5: 67%
Under 2.5: 33%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Paris SG 24 19 5 0 66 23 43 62
2 Marseille 24 15 4 5 52 29 23 49
3 Nice 24 13 7 4 49 28 21 46
4 Monaco 24 13 4 7 48 31 17 43
5 Lille 24 11 8 5 39 27 12 41
6 Lyon 24 11 6 7 44 31 13 39
7 Strasbourg 24 10 7 7 38 32 6 37
8 Toulouse 24 9 6 9 31 26 5 33
9 Lens 24 9 6 9 29 29 0 33
10 Brest 24 10 3 11 36 40 -4 33
11 Rennes 24 9 2 13 34 32 2 29
12 Auxerre 24 7 7 10 34 38 -4 28
13 Angers 24 7 6 11 26 38 -12 27
14 Nantes 24 5 9 10 28 42 -14 24
15 Reims 24 5 7 12 26 38 -12 22
16 Le Havre 24 6 2 16 23 50 -27 20
17 St Etienne 24 5 4 15 24 56 -32 19
18 Montpellier 24 4 3 17 21 58 -37 15

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Toulouse

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.26
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.52
# Clean Sheets: 1

Monaco

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.05
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.95
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Toulouse and Monaco is poised to be an exciting encounter, with Monaco being favored to win with a 49.0% probability. Meanwhile, Toulouse has a 29.0% chance of securing a victory, and a draw stands at 22.0%. There is also a strong likelihood of an action-packed game, with a 67.0% probability of over 2.5 goals being scored. Currently, Monaco sits 4th in the league, while Toulouse is in 8th position, showcasing a significant competitive edge for the visitors.

Match Analysis

In recent performances, Toulouse has demonstrated a mixed form. They secured two impressive away victories, notably a 4-0 win against Angers and a 4-1 triumph over Le Havre. However, they faltered in their home ground against the table-toppers, Paris SG, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat. Over the last five matches, Toulouse has averaged 1.0 goals scored and conceded 1.4 goals per game, reflecting a slight vulnerability in defense. Their expected goals metrics, with an average of 1.262 scored and 1.52 conceded, indicate they might need to sharpen their attack against a formidable Monaco side. Monaco, on the other hand, has displayed a potent attacking form, particularly in their recent 7-1 demolition of Nantes. Despite a setback against Lille, losing 2-1 away, they bounced back with a solid 3-0 home victory over Reims. Monaco's attacking prowess is further highlighted by their average of 2.054 expected goals over the past five games, although they have conceded an average of 2.0 goals, pointing to potential defensive frailties. This balance will be crucial as they face Toulouse.

Final Prediction

Monaco's higher probability of winning can be attributed to their superior league position and attacking strength, as evidenced by their recent performances. A key factor to watch during the game will be Monaco's ability to capitalize on Toulouse's defensive lapses, given their impressive expected goals statistics. This encounter promises to be an engaging battle, with both teams striving for crucial points in their league campaigns.