Ligue 1 | Gameweek 25

Mar 7, 2025 at 7.45pm UK

Stadium de Toulouse (Toulouse)

Toulouse vs Monaco

Match preview

Toulouse endured a winless streak in Ligue 1 that spanned six games from January 12 to February 15. During this disappointing run, they managed to accrue just three points. However, they've since bounced back with two outstanding victories away from home.

Specifically, Carles Martinez's team thrashed Le Havre 4 - 1 on February 23 and then followed it up with a resounding 4 - 0 win over Angers in their most recent outing. These results have propelled them to eighth place in the Ligue 1 table, having accumulated 33 points from 24 matches.

Le Tef are merely six points adrift of sixth - placed Lyon. The club is vying to secure a spot in European competition for only the seventh time in its history. A win on Friday night would send a powerful statement.

This season, Toulouse's home form has been somewhat inconsistent. In their 12 home matches, they've registered four wins, three draws, and five losses, amassing 15 points. In contrast, Monaco has struggled on their travels, collecting just 14 points from 11 away matches.

Les Violets have managed to win two out of their last four Ligue 1 matches against Monaco. However, in the earlier fixture of the 2024 - 25 season, Monaco triumphed with a 2 - 0 scoreline.

Monaco heads into this encounter following a resounding 3 - 0 victory over Reims. This result has propelled them into the fourth position in the Ligue 1 table, having amassed 43 points from their 24 matches in the current campaign.

Under the guidance of Adi Hutter, Monaco lags three points behind third - placed Nice and six points behind Marseille, who are in second place. Nevertheless, they trail league leaders Paris Saint - Germain by a staggering 19 points, with PSG seemingly on course to clinch the championship comfortably this season.

Monaco, who finished as runners - up in Ligue 1 last season, saw their 2024 - 25 Champions League aspirations dashed in the playoff knockout round. They lost 4 - 3 on aggregate to Benfica.

For the remainder of the season, Monaco can solely concentrate on the league. They are surely aiming to secure the runner - up spot once more. However, they must also be cautious as they are only six points ahead of seventh - placed Strasbourg.

Since October 2016, Monaco has remained unbeaten against Toulouse in away fixtures. Interestingly, their last two defeats to Toulouse in Ligue 1 actually occurred at their home ground.

Recent Performance

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Team News

On Friday, Toulouse will once again be without Guillaume Restes, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Niklas Schmidt, and Zakaria Aboukhlal. Additionally, Josh King's participation remains uncertain because of a calf problem.

The hosts didn't report any new injury concerns following their last encounter against Angers. Given their performance in that game, it wouldn't be unexpected to see the same starting eleven take the field this time around.

With Zakaria Aboukhlal, who has scored seven goals, sidelined due to injury, Shavy Babicka is Toulouse's top scorer among the currently available players. He'll be looking to increase his tally of four goals this season during Friday's match.

Regarding Monaco, Denis Zakaria will miss the game due to suspension. Aleksandr Golovin, Folarin Balogun, Jordan Teze, and Soungoutou Magassa are also doubtful for this league fixture.

The visitors might also be without Mika Biereth, who scored a hat - trick against Reims in the last outing, bringing his goal total to 10 in 10 matches for the club. However, there's hope that the 22 - year - old can overcome the issue that caused his substitution in the team's previous game.

Lamine Camara, who is reportedly attracting interest from as many as 11 clubs, including Manchester City and Chelsea, should have a place in the Monaco midfield for this contest.

Possible starting lineup

Toulouse possible starting lineup:

Haug; Sidibe, Cresswell, McKenzie; Messali, Casseres, Sierro, Suazo; Donnum, Magri, Babicka

Monaco possible starting lineup:

Majecki; Vanderson, Kehrer, Mawissa, Henrique; Al Musrati, Camara; Akliouche, Embolo, Minamino; Biereth