Strasbourg vs Monaco
France Ligue 1
Date: Saturday, 20th October 2018
Kick off at 19:00 UK/ 20:00 CET
Venue: Stade de la Meinau (Strasbourg).
Strasbourg
Jonas Martin will miss out here through suspension, with Jeremy Grimm and Dimitri Lienard among Thierry Laurey's options in midfield.
Pablo Martinez is a doubt after coming off against Angers; Lamine Kone could come into the side in his stead.
Strasbourg are unlikely to make any enforced changes elsewhere, having been in good form since their switch to a back three.
Monaco
Thierry Henry's first match in charge could throw up some surprises in terms of tactics and personnel used, but extenuating circumstances will likely see the former Arsenal player opt for a 4-2-3-1.
Andrea Raggi was hit with a five-match ban after being sent off in the loss to Rennes.
Jemerson is also suspended for an accumulation of bookings, while Kevin N'Doram is out with an elbow injury sustained following an altercation after a traffic incident.
Strasbourg vs Monaco: Head to Head
Last season Monaco won this fixture 3-1.
Strasbourg have not beaten Monaco at home in over 15 years.
Monaco have won the last 4 meetings.
Monaco have scored 11 goals against Strasbourg in the last four games.
Strasbourg vs Monaco: Prediction
This will be a difficult game for Henry to win on his debut and could well end in a draw but we will take the game to be a draw at half time as our main bet.
The Monaco players will feel happy that there has been a fresh change at the club and will play to their strengths but we could see a very timid start for both teams.
However as the game goes on we expect some goals, in what should be a very close game.
Strasbourg vs Monaco: Bet Tips
Half Time: A draw at 2.10 (11/10)
Highest Scoring Half: 2nd half at 2.10 (11/10).