There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Monaco's last 7 home games (Ligue 1). Monaco have won their last 3 matches against Clermont Foot in all competitions. Monaco have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches (Ligue 1). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Clermont Foot's last 3 away games (Ligue 1). Monaco are undefeated in their last 7 home matches (Ligue 1).
Monaco are still getting to grips with life without former head coach Niko Kovac. Injuries and several COVID cases have not helped the cause but they should still have enough about them to win here. Clermont performed admirably to get a draw against Reims despite playing some 75 minutes with 10 men, but even a somewhat depleted Monaco are far more incisive than the Champagne side. 2:0
Cesc Fabregas is back in training, but the veteran is unlikely to be included from the off. Myron Boadu, Benoit Badiashile and Djibril Sidibe came off injured last time out to leave Monaco with more injury problems. Aurelien Tchouameni was at least fit to feature in the draw with Nantes, while Wissam Ben Yedder, Axel Disasi, and Youssouf Fofana should all be back from COVID this weekend. Caio Henrique impressed in a playmaking role against Nantes and could do so again here with Golovin and Fabregas both unlikely to feature. Defender Alidu Seidu was sent off in last week's draw to Reims, leaving the visitors to once again shuffle their back line. Jason Berthomier and Florent Ogier both recovered from injuries to feature last weekend and should be back in the XI here. Josue Albert is an option in defence, while Cedric Houtondji is also edging closer to a return.