AS Monaco FC vs Manchester City FC, UEFA Champions League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

AS Monaco FC vs Manchester City FC Match Prediction & Analysis

With the 2nd week of Champions League play on the horizon, two sides that are on very opposite ends of success will be facing off against each other. With Man City coming off a massive win against Napoli in their first match, their opponents in Monaco got beaten badly by Club Brugge, 4-1. 

This is just the third time these two sides are facing off with each one winning a single time. The match will take place on Thursday, October 2nd at 12:30 A.M. IST in Stade Louis II of Monaco. 

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AS Monaco FC Preview

Meanwhile, Monaco need to get off on the right foot after losing a match to Club Brugge during their first appearance. With Ansu Fati, one goal, having been great during the match, he needed more support because it felt like he was on a one-man island at times. 

Someone who struck over 5 shots, it was clear that his intentions were to find the back of the net, Falorian Balogun tried helping him after Takumi Minamo was no longer available. Although Minamo had one assist, he was getting the same long runs, and Lamine Camara was providing all the support from middle areas. 

With Camara going for 11 progression passes, he was a real leader of this group, alongside Magnus Alliouche, 5 passes ahead, as they created a real threat of pushing the ball forward. 

In the midfield, he was their main two-way piece with two interceptions and supported Eric Dier’s experience in that group. With Vanderson De Oliveira, 4 clearances, really knowing how to take away pressure, he and Thilo Kehrer will give goalie Lukas Hradecky more time. 

Monaco Probable Starting Lineup -  Lukas Hradecky(GK), Vanderson de Oliveira Campos(D), Eric Dier(D), Thilo Kehrer(D), Caio Henrique Oliveria Silva(D), Denis Zakaria(MD), Lamine Camara(MD), Aleksandar Golovin(MD), Maghnes Akliouche(MD), Folarin Balogun(FW), Ansu Fati(FW)

Manchester City FC Preview

As Man City are slowly getting back into form, they should once again possess a massive threat in this matchup. With striker Erling Haaland, one goal, being a strong piece up front that continues finding ways of scoring, he will be someone that many defenders will have to double because of pure size plus strength. 

With Rayan Chekri expected to make his return after being rested last match, Omar Marmoush will be in a similar situation after Jermey Doku replaced them really well with 15 progression passes received. 

Their star at midfield remains Phil Foden, 1 assist, as he continues building a young legacy and developing a lot of chemistry with Erling Haaland to create a one-two punch. 

Knowing that Rodri, 14 progression passes, has also been a key passer to get the ball inside, Tijjani Reijnders is a key two-way piece with a couple of successful challenges. 

Manchester City Probable Starting Lineup -  Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Josko Gvardiol (D), Ruben Dias (D), Rayan Ait-Nouri (D), Rico Lewis (D), Tijjani Reijnders (MD), Rodri (MD), Phil Foden (MD), Omar Marmoush (MD), Rayan Chekri(MD), Erling Haaland (FW)

AS MONACO FC vs MANCHESTER CITY FC
Winning Prediction

As Man City seems like the team that jumps off the screen as the more experienced unit, they should really control this game with Erling Haaland and amazing defensive play. Looking at it right now, Man City should end up winning this match 3-0 with complete domination. 

Man City to Win (3-0)

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