On Friday night, early Ligue One leaders Monaco travel to Nantes as the team from the principality looks to build on a strong start to their league campaign.
Nantes
The home team has experienced a torrid start to their Ligue One campaign, as they have suffered back-to-back defeats to Toulouse and Lille, conceding at least two goals in each of the losses.
The poor start to the new Ligue One campaign may not be a massive surprise, as Nantes finished last season poorly. In fact, they have now won just once in their previous 17 games in the French top flight.
Nantes' recent home form in Ligue One hasn’t been great either, as they have won just one of their previous nine home games in the French top flight, having also lost three of their last four league matches on home soil.
Monaco
The visitors have made an encouraging start to the new Ligue One season, winning both their league matches against Clermont and Strasbourg while also scoring three and four goals, respectively, in the victories.
The wins were much needed, as there was concern after Monaco had ended last season's Ligue One campaign with three straight defeats.
Their recent matches have certainly not lacked goals, as there have been over 2.5 goals scored in ten of their last 12 games in the French top flight.
If Monaco are to remain near the top of the table, then their away form in Ligue One needs to improve, as they have won just two of their previous six league games on their travels in the league.
What does Forebet predict?
Forebet predicts that Monaco will record a victory in a high-scoring clash.