Nottingham Forest vs Monaco Predictions

Nottingham Forest vs Monacos Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in Club Friendlies. Nottingham Forest face Monaco Saturday at the SMH Group Stadium, seeking their first pre-season win after an opening setback. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Club Friendlies | Jul 19 2025 at 4:00 pm UK at SMH Group Stadium

Nottingham Forest vs Monaco Predictions

Can Nottingham Forest Hold Back Monaco’s Pre-Season Momentum?

• Monaco’s Firepower Already in Gear: Les Monegasques have scored six goals without reply across their first two pre-season games, including a five-goal haul against Coventry City.
• Forest’s Rust Shows: The Tricky Trees failed to score against Chesterfield and have only managed one win in their last five games in all competitions.
• Uncertainty Hurting Forest’s Flow: With several key players either missing or unsettled, Forest’s preparations remain disrupted — making it harder for Nuno to settle into a consistent rhythm.

Best Bet for Nottingham Forest vs Monaco

The second outing of Nottingham Forest’s pre-season will be anything but quiet, as they welcome French heavyweights Monaco to the SMH Group Stadium this Saturday. After a goalless draw against Chesterfield to open their summer, it’s safe to say Forest’s return to action has been more of a slow jog than a sprint. But don’t be fooled by the calm — chaos lurks beneath the surface.

Forest are somehow in the Europa League next season, despite not technically qualifying outright — a bizarre twist thanks to Crystal Palace’s UEFA ban. The drama surrounding their ownership saga and player transfers is enough to rival a soap opera. Still, amidst the turbulence, they’ll face a Monaco side that’s already showing sharpness.

Monaco arrive fresh from dismantling Coventry 5-0, and before that, they edged past Cercle Brugge. While Forest are battling absentees and transfer speculation — notably with Morgan Gibbs-White and new boys Jesus and Cunha yet to play — Monaco have enjoyed a more focused and structured return, even if Paul Pogba’s status remains up in the air. With both sides still building rhythm, this friendly has plenty to offer — if not in intensity, then in intrigue.

Best Bet for Nottingham Forest vs Monaco: Monaco to Win

At BettingTips4You, we do things differently. No fluff, no endless options — just one Best Bet that we believe stands head and shoulders above the rest. For this fixture, our pick is Monaco to Win. It’s not just about the odds or form, it’s about the timing, quality, and current trajectory of both squads — and right now, Monaco are looking the sharper outfit by some distance.

Why Back This Prediction

Monaco are in frighteningly good shape. Their 5-0 demolition of Coventry wasn’t just a fluke — it was a statement. Akliouche’s stunning second-half hat-trick underlined just how much attacking depth Adi Hutter’s men possess. That energy contrasts with Forest’s sluggish opener against Chesterfield, where they failed to break the deadlock despite naming a relatively strong XI.

Forest, for all their ambition and drama off the pitch, have uncertainty looming large over their preparations. Gibbs-White is still at the centre of transfer buzz, while key players like Dominguez and Williams are stuck on the sidelines. The absence of Jesus and Cunha — two Brazilians expected to play a big part this season — leaves their squad light in terms of freshness and unpredictability.

Monaco, on the other hand, have been quietly going about their work. Even with Pogba and Fati unlikely to play, they’ve been consistent, focused, and — most importantly — lethal. The attacking threat of Biereth and Embolo, coupled with midfield control from Zakaria and Camara, gives them an edge that Forest might struggle to match at this point in their preparations.

It’s not just about pre-season form either — Monaco have shown signs of building something more stable this summer. Their Champions League hopes are fuelling their momentum, and this Forest side might be caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“With Forest still finding their rhythm and Monaco already in full swing, backing the visitors makes absolute sense. The sharpness gap is too wide to ignore.” – Emmanuel Nwankwo

Predicted Scoreline: Nottingham Forest 1-3 Monaco

Expect Forest to find the net — perhaps via Hudson-Odoi or Gibbs-White if he plays — but Monaco’s offensive power, combined with Forest’s lack of rhythm and ongoing distractions, could lead to a fairly comfortable win for the Ligue 1 side.

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