Strasbourg v Monaco: Probable line-ups for Ligue 1 clash

Monaco’s perfect start to the Ligue 1 season will be tested by a confident RC Strasbourg side when the two ambitious teams meet in the fourth round of the French championship.

Both clubs have made strong early impressions, setting up a closely contested encounter. Strasbourg will have to cope with the absences of Martial Godo and Joaquin Panichelli, while Maxi Oyedele and Deivid Washington remain doubts.

Despite those concerns, Strasbourg have several players in good form. Filip Jørgensen, Jeyland Mitchell and Diogo Sousa have impressed, while Gessime Yassine, Jacobo Ortega and Conrad Harder have added confidence to the team’s attacking play.

Strasbourg probable XI

Goalkeeper: Filip Jørgensen

Defenders: Lucas Høgsberg, Andrew Omobamidele, Genesis Antwi, Oso

Midfielders: Diogo Sousa, Pape Demba Diop, Giovanni Reyna, Sebastian Nanasi, Gessime Yassine

Forward: Sekou Mara

The match will be Strasbourg’s fourth Ligue 1 fixture of the season, with the home side aiming to maintain its momentum against one of the division’s strongest early performers.

Monaco probable XI

AS Monaco will be without Mohammed Salisu and Folarin Balogun for the game. Ansu Fati and Aleksandr Golovin are both uncertain to feature.

Head coach Filipe Luis can nevertheless select a strong starting line-up, including goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky and midfielders Lamine Camara and Denis Zakaria. Stanis Idumbo and Paris Brunner have also been particularly effective in attack since the start of the season.

Goalkeeper: Lukas Hradecky

Defenders: Vanderson, Eric Dier, Sadibou Sane, Flavio Nazinho

Midfielders: Denis Zakaria, Lamine Camara, Mamadou Coulibaly

Attackers: Aleksandr Golovin, Stanis Idumbo, Paris Brunner

Strasbourg will soon face AS Monaco in their fourth match of the French league campaign. The published betting odds list Strasbourg at 3.10 to win, with a draw priced at 3.75 and an AS Monaco victory at 2.15.