Arsenal vs Monaco Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | UEFA Champions League, December 11, 2024

Arsenal vs Monaco Preview

• Competition: UEFA Champions League.
• Date: Wednesday, December 11.
• Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs Monaco will be one of seven UEFA Champions League games set to be played in the late kick-off slot on December 11 as the seventh and eighth-placed sides will lock horns.

The Gunners will enter this game on the back of a strong run of form. They have won four of their last five matches across competitions, securing a draw in their fifth match as they gain momentum. In this run, they have scored an eye-watering 16 goals and conceded just four as they have looked solid on both ends of the field. Having drawn 1-1 away from home against Fulham in their last outing, Arsenal will look to get back to winning ways.

Monaco, on the other hand, will enter this contest on the back of a mixed run of form. They have secured three wins in their last five matches across competitions but also suffered two defeats in the other two matches. They have scored a respectable 11 goals during these games but also conceded eight goals as they look for consistency. However, having defeated Toulouse 2-0 in their last league match, they will bring decent confidence with them to face the Gunners.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Arsenal Team News

Manager Mikel Arteta will be sweating over the fitness of two key players ahead of their next game. Defensive pair Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori have both missed their last two games and remain doubtful for the next one as well. Apart from them, two other defenders Benjamin White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out indefinitely and will miss the next match.

Monaco Team News

Manager Adolf Hutter fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match and they emerged 2-0 victors without any injuries or suspensions to report. Two players will miss their next match, though, as Edan Diop and Folarin Balogun are set for a spell on the sidelines. Apart from that, Hutter should have each of his squad members fit and available to be picked.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: David Raya.

Defenders: Thomas Partey, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Jurrien Timber.

Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (C), Mikel Merino, Declan Rice.

Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.

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Monaco Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Radoslaw Majecki.

Defenders: Vanderson, Wilfried Singo, Thilo Kehrer (C), Caio Henrique.

Midfielders: Eliot Matazo, Takumi Minamino, Lamine Camara.

Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Aleksandr Golovin, George Ilenikhena.

Arsenal vs Monaco Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have faced each other four times in their histories across different competitions, with the record in perfect balance. Arsenal have won two and Monaco have won two of the four meetings between the two clubs. Two of these games, however, have been in the Emirates Cup – a preseason tournament.

Key Players to Watch

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

The Gunners’ right winger has been exceptional so far this season and has left a mark on nearly every game he has played so far. With three goal contributions to his name in the UCL, Saka will be a key player for Arsenal as they look to win an important game in order to get closer to qualifying for the next round. Pressure will be on him to deliver.

Breel Embolo (Monaco)

The Swiss striker has shown his class for Monaco this season, contributing three goals to their cause as they continue their excellent campaign in Europe so far. With one goal and two assists to his name, Embolo will be key in terms of link-up play for his side.

Arsenal vs Monaco Prediction

Going by past results seems inconclusive as the matches were played almost a decade ago. Recent form and the fact that Arsenal are at home suggest they are narrow favourites. However, Monaco have been a force to be reckoned with and will surely get on the scoresheet.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Monaco

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