Nantes hosts Monaco in the Coupe de France semifinals. The match will be played on Wednesday, March 2nd at Stade de la Beaujoire (Nantes)
Nantes started its way in the tournament from the 1/32 finals. The Canaries eliminated Sochaux (0-0 and 5-4 on penalties), Vitre (2-0), Brest (2-0), and Bastia (2-0). In general, they have been showing good results in recent weeks. Kombouare’s men were on a 3-match winning streak. After a victory over Bastia in the cup, they scored six points in the home Ligue 1 matches against Reims (1-0) and Paris Saint-Germain (3-1). On February 27, Nantes broke its victorious streak in the away game against Metz (0-0). The Canaries could not find a loophole in the defense of the home team. Even the sending-off in the 87th minute did not help Nantes to score three points.
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Monaco also started the fight for the trophy from the 1/32 finals. The Monegasques knocked out Red Star (2-0), Quevilly Rouen (3-1), Lens (4-2), and Amiens (2-0). They are approaching the French Cup semifinals with a 3-match streak without victories. First, Clement's players could not beat Lorient (0-0) and Bordeaux (1-1), and last Sunday they lost at home to Reims (1-2). Monaco took the lead after a goal by Wissam Ben Yedder but failed at the end of the 2nd half. Kevin Folland turned a ball into his own net, and Jean Lucas picked up two yellow cards in two minutes and left Monaco in the minority. In the 93rd minute, the Monegasques conceded one more goal and thus failed to keep even a draw.
The Monegasques have become tough opponents for Nantes in recent seasons. After a home win in Ligue 1 in November 2017 (1-0), the Canaries tied twice and suffered six defeats in the next eight matches. It is noteworthy that the teams shared points twice in the current season of Ligue 1. On August 6, 2021, Monaco couldn’t beat the Canaries at home (1-1), and on January 9 of this year, the opponents played a goalless match in Nantes. Monaco looks the favorite of the upcoming game due to the more eminent squad, but this impression is deceptive. Clement's team is not in the best shape, and the match against Reims demonstrated the instability of their mental state. Now the Monegasques may even lose to the Canaries, who perform well in front of their native stands. Nantes gained seven victories and one draw in eight previous home matches, so it makes sense to bet on the home team.
Prediction for the match: Nantes to win with +0.5 handicap
