Strasbourg v Monaco: goals expected as unbeaten leaders visit the Meinau

AS Monaco’s perfect start to the 2026-2027 season will be tested when they visit the Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace in the fourth round of Ligue 1 on 12 September 2026, with kick-off at 15:15 GMT.

The match at the Stade de la Meinau brings together a Strasbourg side rediscovering its attacking form and an unbeaten Monaco team top of the table. Arthur Wandji, a sports-betting expert and Cameroonian journalist, has assessed the main betting angles.

Strasbourg endured a difficult pre-season, recording one draw and six defeats, before beginning Ligue 1 with a heavy loss at Marseille. Hugo Oliveira’s side responded strongly, beating Lens 2-1 at home and then winning 6-2 away at Troyes. They are currently sixth.

The Alsace club remain without the long-term absentees Panichelli and Godo, but summer additions including Ortega and Harder have made a positive impression. Strasbourg’s recent form is listed as V/V/D/V/D.

Monaco, managed by Filipe Luis, have won all five of their matches in all competitions this season. They followed a 2-0 victory against Marseille with a 2-1 success at Paris Saint-Germain and are established as Ligue 1 leaders.

The visitors will be without the injured Salisuni Balogun, while Golovin could also miss out as he considers a departure. Monaco can nevertheless rely on the form of Paris Brunner, who has scored six goals in his first five appearances this season, and the influence of Stanis Idumbo. Their recent record is V/V/V/V/V.

The main betting angles

The recommendation for both teams to score is priced at 1.5. Strasbourg have scored eight times across their past two league matches, suggesting their attacking problems from the summer have eased despite the absence of last season’s prolific forwards. Their home support and variety in attack could create problems for Monaco’s defence.

Monaco have one of the most dangerous attacks in France, with Brunner among their key threats, but they have also allowed opponents opportunities away from home. That combination points towards both goalkeepers being tested.

More than 2.5 goals is available at 1.64. Six of Strasbourg’s past eight competitive home matches have produced at least three goals, while 11 of the 15 goals in their matches this season have come after half-time. The last three meetings between the clubs have each contained more than 3.5 goals.

Other listed options include the double chance of a draw or Monaco at 1.4, Monaco to win at least one half at 1.57 and more than 1.5 second-half goals at 1.83.

The detailed third recommendation gives Monaco to win at least one half at odds of 1.3, although its accompanying explanation refers to the double-chance 12 market. Monaco’s wins over Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille underline their strong start, but Strasbourg’s 6-2 victory at Troyes and 2-1 win over Lens make them a serious home opponent.

Odds can change.