Monaco – Angers

Monaco host Angers in what promises to be a clash of ambitions, with the Ligue 1 leaders perched in second place on 10 points after three wins and a draw, boasting a solid 6‑2 goal difference. Angers, sitting 11th with just four points from a win and a draw, will be looking to close the gap on their rivals in a league where they have already conceded five times while scoring four. The home side’s unbeaten run and superior scoring record give them a clear edge, yet Angers’ recent resilience suggests they could still make the encounter competitive. Both teams will be keen to use the result to shape the next phase of the campaign, with Monaco eyeing a push for the top spot and Angers hoping to climb out of the lower mid‑table.