CSKA Moscow vs AS Monaco
UEFA Champions League – Group E
Date: Tuesday, 18th October, 2016,
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK,
Venue: CSKA Stadion, Moscow.
Third round in Group E brings us very interesting match. Last placed CSKA Moscow will host first placed Monaco.
CSKA Moscow failed to win in their last six Champions League matches in total. They are entering this match eager to change that however in this match they will be weakened for several missing injured and one suspended players and for sure will not have easy job to do so. They are struggling with form and performances in all competitions from the start of the season. They won in their last match in home league and with a little more confidence are waiting Monaco.
Monaco on the other side Lost in their last match in the home league against Toulouse and now less confident comes to Russia. They are however undefeated in their last five Champions League matches and they hope to continue with this run. When it comes to their mutual encounters, two teams are playing their first official match against each other and it will be very interesting to see what tactics managers will use.
What is sure, both teams will head for the victory and all three points and we will definitely enjoy in one open and dynamic match with lots of thrills and scoring chances on both sides. CSKA Moscow will be more focused on defense but since they are desperate to win, as the match goes by, they will be more and more open and risking more but heading for all three points. Enjoy in a very good match and don’t forget to read our other match previews and with our betting tips and predictions try to earn some cash placing the right bets.
Missing players
CSKA Moscow dont have many missing players for the match against Monaco. Ilya Pomazun is injured, while Roman Eremenko is suspended and both will not play for sure. Alan Dzagoev and Aleksandrs Cauna are not fully fit and they are doubtful for the match. All other players are available to play.
On the other side Monaco also dont have many missing players for this game. Nabil Dirar is injured and he will not play for sure, while Almamy Touré is not fully fit and he is doubtful for the match. All other players are available to play and they are highly motivated to win all three points here.
CSKA Moscow vs AS Monaco: Head-to-Head Stats
This will be the first head-to-head meeting between CSKA and Monaco in a UEFA tournament. Howver, both sides have plenty of experience playing against clubs from their opponent’s country.
CSKA have played against French Ligue 1 sides in UEFA tournaments on 10 occasions and they have an even record with 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. While the record at home is 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw from 5 matches.
Monaco also hold a similar kind of record against Russian clubs as their 8 UEFA matches saw them winning and losing 3 each along with 2 draws. At the same time, Monaco are yet to win while playing in Russia as they 4 previous visits resulted in 2 draws and 2 losses.
CSKA Moscow vs AS Monaco: Prediction
CSKA’s record in Champions League nights is slowly turning from bad to worse as they haven’t won a match since the 3-2 home victory against PSV at home last season. They will be coming to this match on the back of a 6 match win-less streak, with 4 among them being defeats. A side like Monaco takes no-sense and will be aiming to pile further misery on the Russian Champions.
Monaco are also unbeaten in their last 5 Champions League games, taking 4 wins along the way. They are currently coming on the back of a disappointing 3-1 loss against Toulouse in the weekend. And Leonardo Jardim doesn’t need any other reason to demand a strong showing from his troops on Tuesday night.
CSKA Moscow vs AS Monaco: Betting Tips
Monaco to win at 2.80 (9/5)
Over 2.5 goals at 2.15 (23/20)
Any-time Goal-Scorer: Henrique Fabinho of AS Monaco at 3.40 (15/4).