Our prediction for this Ligue 1 match:
Monaco
Match Time & Date:
03/10/2021
06:00 AM
Prediction: 2-0
Bordeaux
Monaco play host to Bordeaux at their Stade Louis II in the Ligue 1 round 9. Les Rouges et Blancs aim to build on back-to-back wins over St Etienne and Clermont, and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. Monaco have been showing signs of improvement of late, but head coach Niko Kovac must warn his men against complacency. Midfielder Sofiane Diop is pushing for a start after finding the net in the triumph over Clermont, while experienced midfielder Cesc Fabregas remains in the recovery room.
Les Girondins, on the other hand, are only one point clear of the relegation zone ahead of the trip to Monaco. Bordeaux made a slow start to the season, and seeing that Niko Kovac’s troops have been making progress week by week, home win should be considered. All Jean Onana, Laurent Koscielny, Josh Maja, and Paul Baysse are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the away team.
Highlighted Player (Djibril Sidibé):
Born in Troyes, Djibril Sidibe made his first football steps at his hometown club. Having excelled throughout the youth ranks, Sidibe was rewarded with his professional debut in 2010. Two years later he moved to Lille where he established himself as one of the biggest prospects in French football.
A 2016 move to Ligue 1 giants Monaco came as a reward for his impressive qualities. Sidibe is a solid right-back who is great at picking out passes, especially with crosses. A determined individual, Sidibe does not easily get caught out in a wide space. His impressive footwork make him a difficult player to play against going forward which he has a knack for.
Monaco are expected to be another stepping stone in his career and it won’t be too long before the World Cup winning French international has made a move to one of Europe’s top sides.
Highlighted Team (Bordeaux):
Founded in 1881, Bordeaux are regarded as one of the oldest clubs in France. Les Girondins won their first Ligue 1 trophy in 1950 and 59 years later (2008/2009) they lifted their sixth domestic trophy.
Speaking of the club’s European success, Bordeaux did remarkably well to make it to the Champions League semi-finals in 1985, but despite recording a 2-0 win over star-studded Juventus in the return leg, the French club eventually failed to book their place in the final of the elite competition.
Famous French footballers Alain Giresse and Jean Tigana were part of the team back then and it has to be noted that Giresse is the player who made the most appearances for les Girondins (587). During the nineties Zinedine Zidane, Christophe Dugarry and Bixente Lizarazu played for Bordeaux and, taking everything into account, it is no surprise they are considered one of the most famous French clubs.
Nowadays Les Girondins welcome their rivals at Matmut Atlantique, the stadium which was opened in 2015 and they used to play at Stade Chaban-Delmas in the past.
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