The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 1-0 win over Lyon in the French Cup semi-final on Wednesday, while Monaco secured a thrilling 4-3 league-victory over Strasbourg last weekend.
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Monaco will be aiming to make it three consecutive wins in the Ligue 1 when they travel to Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 1-0 win over Lyon in the French Cup semi-final on Wednesday, while Monaco secured a thrilling 4-3 league-victory over Strasbourg last weekend. As of now, Nantes are languishing at the 14th spot in the French top flight standings, having collected 30 points from 29 games, just four points away from the relegation zone. The visitors, meanwhile, are sitting at the fourth position, with 57 points to their name, six adrift of the top two and five clear of fifth-placed Lille, who have completed 30 matches.
Jour de match !
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Nantes have been brilliant in the Coup de France, winning 11 consecutive cup fixtures to reach the final of the competition for the second consecutive term. Ludovic Blas’s lone goal in the second half helped the Canaries get the better of Lyon and book a meeting with Toulouse in final of the domestic cup competition later this month. However, Nantes have struggled in Ligue 1, not tasting victory in their last six top flight matches, recording four defeats and two draws during the period. the Yellow House have registered just six league-wins this term and the last of those came against Lorient back in February, courtesy of Blas’ lone goal in the second-half. Meanwhile, Nantes have collected just 18 league-points from a possible 42 on home turf this season.
Monaco, on the other hand, have the third-best away-record in the French top flight this term, having taken 31 points from 14 games on the road. After going on a four-match winless streak across February and March, Le Rocher won back-to-back matches against AC Ajaccio and Strasbourg. Last weekend, the Red and whites secured all three points against Strasbourg courtesy of goals from Vanderson, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Edan Diop and Youssouf Fofana. It was Monaco’s 17th league-win of the season and eighth victory in front of their own supporters. Meanwhile, the Monegasques thrashed Nantes 4-1 in the reverse fixture in October last year, thanks to Breel Embolo’s effort inside the opening two minutes and Ben Yedder’s hat-trick.
Nantes probable starting lineup: Lafont, Centonze, Girotto, Pallois, Victor, Chirivella, Blas, Sissoko, Mollet, Simon, Mohamed
Monaco probable starting lineup: Nubel, Vanderson, Disasi, Maripan, Henrique, Matazo, Camara, Golovin, Ben Seghir, Ben Yedder, Volland
Nantes
| Opponents | Score |
| Lyon | 1-0 (W) |
| Reims | 0-3 (L) |
| Lyon | 1-1 (D) |
| Nice | 2-2 (D) |
| PSG | 4-2 (L) |
Monaco
| Opponents | Score |
| Strasbourg | 4-3 (W) |
| AC Ajaccio | 0-2 (W) |
| Reims | 0-1 (L) |
| Troyes | 2-2 (D) |
| Nice | 0-3 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Monaco beat Nantes | 4-1 |
| Nantes beat Monaco | 3-2 |
| Nantes beat Monaco | 0-0 |
| Monaco draw Nantes | 1-1 |
| Monaco beat Nantes | 1-2 |
The Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Monaco will take place at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday at 8:35 pm IST.
| Nantes vs Monaco | Key Details |
| Date | April 9 |
| Venue | Stade de la Beaujoire |
| Kickoff time in France | 5:05 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 8:35 pm |
The live telecast of the Ligue 1 matches in India will be available on Sports 18 network. Meanwhile, those in France can catch the live action via Canal + Foot.
