Red Star vs Monaco prediction, preview, team news and more | Coupe de France 2021-22ย
Red Star and Monaco will trade tackles in the round of 64 of the Coupe de France on Sunday.
The hosts secured their spot at this stage by virtue of their 2-1 away victory over GFC Ajacio in the last round. Damien Durand's second-half brace helped the capital side complete a comeback victory.
Monaco have received a bye to this stage and have been paired in Group C of the competition.
The visitors come into the game on the back of a 2-0 defeat away to PSG in Ligue 1. They were downed by their former prodigy Kylian Mbappe, who scored a first-half brace.
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Red Star secured maximum points with a 3-1 away victory over Sedan on Monday. Pape Meissa Ba scored a hat-trick to inspire the victory.
Red Star vs Monaco Head-to-Head
This will be the first official meeting between the two sides and they will each go all out for the win to secure progress to the next round.
The hosts are currently on a three-game winning run and have won four of their last five matches in all competitions. Monaco's defeat to PSG halted an eight-game unbeaten run.
Red Star form guide (all competitions): W-W-W-L-W
Monaco form guide (all competitions): L-D-W-W-D
Red Star vs Monaco Team News
Red Star
There are no known injuries or suspension concerns for the home side.
Injuries: None
Suspension: None
Monaco
Benoit Badiashile (hamstring), Krepin Diatta (ACL) and Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) are all unavailable due to injuries. Youssouf Fofana is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.
Injuries: Benoit Badiashile, Krepin Diatta, Cesc Fabregas
Suspension: Youssouf Fofana
Red Star vs Monaco Predicted XI
Red Star Predicted XI (4-3-3): Paul Charruau (GK); Pape Ba, Edouard Daillet, Josue Homawoo, Stephane Sparagna; Mayoro N'Doye, Owen Maes, Cheikh N'Doye; Michael Nilor, Moussa Guel, Guillaume Bosca
Monaco Predicted XI (3-5-2): Alexander Nubel; Axel Disasi, Guillermo Maripan, Caio Henrique; Gelson Martins, Aleksandr Golovin, Aurelien Tchouameni, Sofiane Diop, Ismail Jakobs; Wissam Ben Yedder, Myron Boadu
Red Star vs Monaco Prediction
Monaco are favorites for the game but Red Star's current run of good form will boost their confidence to pull off a shock defeat in the cup.
However, Monaco's superior firepower should shine through and we are backing the visitors to secure a win with goals to be scored at both ends.
Prediction: Red Star 1-3 Monaco