Prediction: Monaco vs PSV
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Rating: 7/10
Bookmaker:
Two teams looking to take a first-leg lead on Tuesday night, Monaco host PSV at the Stade Louis II for their Champions League qualifier opener.
monacoStarting with the hosts, having managed to clinch a bronze medal in Ligue 1 last season, Monaco will be desperate to maintain that momentum this time around. However, while Philippe Clement's men could open their Champions League qualifying adventure on Tuesday night, they could only sign off their pre-season preparations with a pair of pessimistic displays. Including a 2-1 loss to Porto on July 23, the Monegasques were last seen over the weekend getting hit with a 3-1 away loss to Premier League side Southampton. Nonetheless, looking to take a first-leg lead at home, Monaco should be boosted by their continued success in front of their own fans last term. On a run marked by a stunning 3-0 against PSG in March, Clement's side have capped off the 2021/22 campaign by winning each of their last five Ligue 1 matches at the Stade Louis II.
Team News
Finding the net in consecutive friendlies, Aleksandr Golovin will join Youssouf Fofana in midfield.
Having racked up 25 Ligue 1 goals in this 2021/22 campaign, Wissam Ben Yedder will spearhead the Monegasque charge here.
PSVAs for the visitors, who put on a stunning display last weekend as they lifted the Dutch Super Cup with an action-packed 5-3 win over Ajax, Ruud's men van Nistelrooy will find the atmosphere in their camp at the highest. After appointing the former Manchester United striker in March, the Dutch giants signed their pre-season preparations with a bang. Including a 2-1 victory against Spanish side Real Betis on July 23, the Lampens have won their last three outings by an aggregate score of 12-4. However, although PSV could make the trip to France on Tuesday night in a bid to take a first-leg advantage, it should be noted that they hold a negative record against their Champions League rivals. Having failed to win any of their Europa League group stage encounters against Monaco last season, van Nistelrooy's side have failed to win any of their previous four encounters against the Monegasques.
Team News
Scoring a famous hat-trick against Ajax last weekend, 24-year-old Guus Til will lead PSV's charge on Tuesday night.
Similarly, scoring his first goal since leaving PSG, former Barcelona starlet Xavi Simmons is hoping for a start here.
Key Factors to Consider Monaco are unbeaten in their last four meetings against PSV in all formats, registering two wins and two draws. PSV have won each of their last three outings by an aggregate score of 12-4. France international Wissam Ben Yedder recorded 25 Ligue 1 goals last season. Monaco have seen each of their six friendly finals this summer end with over 1.5 goals. Similarly, PSV have seen six of their last seven away games end with over 1.5 goals.Conclusion
After claiming that action-packed 5-3 win over Ajax last weekend and claiming the Dutch Super Cup title, PSV will be looking to establish another real scorer here. However, having failed to win any of their last four meetings against Monaco in any format, the neutrals will be hoping for another lively affair on Tuesday night. With the Dutch outfit winning each of their last three outings by an aggregate score of 12-4, the odds could multiply at the Stade Louis II. Likewise, with Monaco signing off on their pre-season preparations seeing five of their last six contests end with both teams finding the net, we back a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Rating: 7/10
Bookmaker:
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Rating: 7/10
Bookmaker:
Two teams looking to take a first-leg lead on Tuesday night, Monaco host PSV at the Stade Louis II for their Champions League qualifier opener.
monacoStarting with the hosts, having managed to clinch a bronze medal in Ligue 1 last season, Monaco will be desperate to maintain that momentum this time around. However, while Philippe Clement's men could open their Champions League qualifying adventure on Tuesday night, they could only sign off their pre-season preparations with a pair of pessimistic displays. Including a 2-1 loss to Porto on July 23, the Monegasques were last seen over the weekend getting hit with a 3-1 away loss to Premier League side Southampton. Nonetheless, looking to take a first-leg lead at home, Monaco should be boosted by their continued success in front of their own fans last term. On a run marked by a stunning 3-0 against PSG in March, Clement's side have capped off the 2021/22 campaign by winning each of their last five Ligue 1 matches at the Stade Louis II.
Team News
Finding the net in consecutive friendlies, Aleksandr Golovin will join Youssouf Fofana in midfield.
Having racked up 25 Ligue 1 goals in this 2021/22 campaign, Wissam Ben Yedder will spearhead the Monegasque charge here.
PSVAs for the visitors, who put on a stunning display last weekend as they lifted the Dutch Super Cup with an action-packed 5-3 win over Ajax, Ruud's men van Nistelrooy will find the atmosphere in their camp at the highest. After appointing the former Manchester United striker in March, the Dutch giants signed their pre-season preparations with a bang. Including a 2-1 victory against Spanish side Real Betis on July 23, the Lampens have won their last three outings by an aggregate score of 12-4. However, although PSV could make the trip to France on Tuesday night in a bid to take a first-leg advantage, it should be noted that they hold a negative record against their Champions League rivals. Having failed to win any of their Europa League group stage encounters against Monaco last season, van Nistelrooy's side have failed to win any of their previous four encounters against the Monegasques.
Team News
Scoring a famous hat-trick against Ajax last weekend, 24-year-old Guus Til will lead PSV's charge on Tuesday night.
Similarly, scoring his first goal since leaving PSG, former Barcelona starlet Xavi Simmons is hoping for a start here.
Key Factors to Consider Monaco are unbeaten in their last four meetings against PSV in all formats, registering two wins and two draws. PSV have won each of their last three outings by an aggregate score of 12-4. France international Wissam Ben Yedder recorded 25 Ligue 1 goals last season. Monaco have seen each of their six friendly finals this summer end with over 1.5 goals. Similarly, PSV have seen six of their last seven away games end with over 1.5 goals.Conclusion
After claiming that action-packed 5-3 win over Ajax last weekend and claiming the Dutch Super Cup title, PSV will be looking to establish another real scorer here. However, having failed to win any of their last four meetings against Monaco in any format, the neutrals will be hoping for another lively affair on Tuesday night. With the Dutch outfit winning each of their last three outings by an aggregate score of 12-4, the odds could multiply at the Stade Louis II. Likewise, with Monaco signing off on their pre-season preparations seeing five of their last six contests end with both teams finding the net, we back a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Rating: 7/10
Bookmaker:
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