Monaco v Nice prediction
Team pages: Monaco · Nice · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Monaco v Nice, Ligue 1 on Sat, 02 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Monaco host Nice in Ligue 1 on Saturday 2 January (kick-off 16:00 UK).
Form and the table
10 of Monaco’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Monaco’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Monaco have three wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.83 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.17. Monaco have scored 10 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Monaco have conceded six goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Seven of Nice’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Nice’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Nice have one win, two draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.63 points per game, scoring 0.75 and conceding 1.50. Nice have scored six goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Nice have conceded nine goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Monaco (fifth) and Nice (13th) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Monaco the stronger side, 167 rating points above Nice (Monaco 1750, Nice 1583, after at least 327 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Monaco are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Nice. The most recent meeting, on 8 February 2026, finished Nice 0–0 Monaco.
Team news
Predicted Monaco XI (4-2-3-1): L. Hrádecký, S. Sané, F. Nazinho, Vanderson, E. Dier, L. Camara, A. Golovin, D. Zakaria, S. Idumbo-Muzambo, M. Coulibaly, P. Brunner — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Paris Josua Brunner (6.0 per match over eight appearances, seven goals and one assist) and Mamadou Coulibaly (5.2 per match over four appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Monaco’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Monaco (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Paris Josua Brunner averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 660 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last eight appearances. Mamadou Coulibaly averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 276 minutes.
Predicted Nice XI (3-4-2-1): Y. Diouf, X. Mandza, Y. Ndayishimiye, M. Abdelmonem, J. Clauss, A. Witsel, D. Coulibaly, N. Nkounkou, M. Bard, H. Boudaoui, G. Hein — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Jonathan Clauss (4.0 per match over seven appearances, one goal and one assist) and Niels Nkounkou (3.5 per match over five appearances) have been Nice’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Nice (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jonathan Clauss averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 608 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last seven appearances. Niels Nkounkou averages 0.4 key passes per 90 over 403 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last five appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Stade Louis II
- Head-to-head (last 6): Monaco 2 · draws 2 · Nice 2 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Monaco 2W 2D 1L · Nice 2W 1D 2L
Monaco v Nice (Ligue 1): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Monaco for / against | Line | Nice for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.5 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.75 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.5 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.88 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.38 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.5 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.75 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.5 for · 7.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Monaco
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Soubeir n 7 | 22 | 2.9 | 0.6 | — |
| M. Detourbet n 8 | 37 | 2.4 | 1.8 | — |
| Flávio Nazinho n 8 | 82.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | — |
| A. Golovin n 8 | 80.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| D. Zakaria n 8 | 70 | 1.6 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Josua Brunner n 8 | 82.5 | 3.3 | 2 |
| F. Balogun n 8 | 57 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| M. Abline n 8 | 45.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| Pape Cabral n 7 | 17.3 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| T. Minamino n 8 | 68.5 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Josua Brunner n 8 | 82.5 | 1 | 0.1 |
| Edan Diop n 8 | 68.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Ansu Fati n 8 | 56.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| M. Biereth n 8 | 26.8 | 0.8 | 0 |
| A. Golovin n 8 | 80.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pape Cabral n 7 | 17.3 | 6 |
| A. Soubeir n 7 | 22 | 4.7 |
| Vanderson n 8 | 74.1 | 3.6 |
| Edan Diop n 8 | 68.1 | 3.1 |
| L. Camara n 8 | 86.1 | 2.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Hrádecký n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Nice
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Diallo n 6 | 41.8 | 3.2 | 0.4 | — |
| N. Nkounkou n 8 | 55 | 2.3 | 0.6 | — |
| A. Abdi n 8 | 56.9 | 2.2 | 0.2 | — |
| H. Boudaoui n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | — |
| E. Pereira n 8 | 37.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Cho n 8 | 38.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| E. Wahi n 8 | 61.6 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Nathan N'Goumou n 8 | 30.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| J. Clauss n 8 | 87.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| M. Amoura n 8 | 59.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Diop n 8 | 41.6 | 0 | 0.8 |
| T. Louchet n 8 | 44.9 | 0 | 0.5 |
| J. Clauss n 8 | 87.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| E. Wahi n 8 | 61.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Z. Diallo n 6 | 41.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Nkounkou n 8 | 55 | 3.9 |
| Mohamed Abdelmonem n 8 | 65.8 | 3.4 |
| A. Abdi n 8 | 56.9 | 3.4 |
| H. Boudaoui n 8 | 47.8 | 3.1 |
| A. Mendy n 8 | 71.8 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Y. Diouf n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Monaco v Nice — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-08 Nice 0–0 Monaco
- 2025-10-05 Monaco 2–2 Nice
- 2025-03-29 Monaco 2–1 Nice
- 2024-10-27 Nice 2–1 Monaco
- 2024-02-11 Nice 2–3 Monaco
- 2023-09-22 Monaco 0–1 Nice
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Monaco and Nice?
- In their last 6 meetings, Monaco won 2, Nice won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Monaco and Nice?
- Recent form — Monaco 2W 2D 1L; Nice 2W 1D 2L.
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