Leeds United vs Monaco predictions for this friendly pre-season game that will be played on Saturday afternoon. The Whites are still looking for their first win of the pre-season. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Leeds United vs Monaco Predictions
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An Engaging Pre-Season Faceoff
Key Stats
– Monaco are fresh off a victory where they netted three goals against Real Betis.
– The last face-off between Leeds and Monaco witnessed a total of six goals scored.
As the football season is gearing up with pre-season friendlies, Leeds United from the Championship are getting ready to lock horns with Ligue 1’s Monaco. The encounter, set at York’s LNER Community Stadium this Saturday, is already sparking intrigue among football fans and experts.
Leeds United: Building from the Ashes
The Whites, now back in the second tier after their relegation from the Premier League last season, have yet to register a win in their warm-up games. Despite the disappointment, there is a noticeable buzz around the club, thanks to a new start with manager Daniel Farke, and a significant shift in club ownership. The official takeover by the 49ers Enterprises, replacing Andrea Radrizzani after a six-year spell, is fueling a sense of optimism.
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Their pre-season preparation, however, has been underwhelming. A 2-0 loss to Manchester United in Oslo ten days ago revealed the struggles that the team is facing. Although they kept United at bay for the majority of the match, youngsters Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill from United finally broke their resistance, leaving the Whites with more work to do.
Monaco: Seeking Redemption
Conversely, Monaco, after a disappointing end to the 2022-23 campaign where they lost their last three matches and failed to qualify for European competition, are keen to turn things around. Their new manager, Austrian coach Adi Hutter, has already made his mark. He led Monaco to a 3-1 victory over Real Betis just four days ago, after a draw and a loss in the previous two matches against Union SG and Cerele Brugge respectively.
In the encounter with Betis, Kevin Volland and Takumi Minamino were the stars, each scoring to secure a solid victory. Looking to repeat a similar feat against Leeds, Monaco seems primed for their penultimate pre-season game before facing the likes of Arsenal, Genoa, and Bayern Munich.
Strengths and Weaknesses: Squad Analysis
Leeds, with several first-team departures including Rodrigo, Joel Robles, Rasmus Kristensen, and Marc Roca, have some gaps to fill. However, the addition of Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea could provide some needed resilience in the midfield. Manager Farke, who deployed 21 different players in the match against Man United, is expected to give as many players as possible some game time against Monaco.
For Monaco, the situation is slightly more stable. Their only summer signing so far, goalkeeper Philipp Kohn, joined the squad with the departure of three players. Despite the transfer rumours surrounding Axel Disasi and Youssouf Fofana, both remain with the squad and are expected to feature in the game against Leeds.
Predictions and Justifications
Given the analysis of both teams and their recent form, here are three predictions for this game:
- Match Outcome Prediction (win-draw-away market): While Monaco is likely the favourite, considering their recent win over Betis, Leeds’ eagerness to make amends could lead to a draw. This prediction, while not guaranteed, seems plausible considering the changes at Leeds and Monaco’s pre-season inconsistencies.
- Correct Score Prediction: Given the firepower that both teams have and considering the fact that their last meeting saw a total of six goals scored, a 2-2 draw could be a possible outcome.
- Goalscorer Prediction: Monaco’s Kevin Volland, who recently scored a brace against Real Betis, seems poised to continue his good form and score at least once in this game.
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