Nantes — Monaco : Match Preview and Prediction for October 29,2025

Bookmakers seem to undervalue Nantes, and it’s unclear why. Last season, the team secured a respectable thirteenth place, managing to avoid relegation. It would be a mistake to write them off this season, especially considering some intriguing changes made to their squad.

Nantes notably sold Douglas Augusto and Zézé, with the latter bringing in a significant sum from Saudi Arabian clubs. In terms of acquisitions, they brought in Lepenant and several other cost-effective players. However, their start to the season has been less than stellar, with only two victories in nine matches, indicative of a rather low-scoring style of play. Despite this, their home record shows resilience, with their only defeats coming against Lille and PSG. Remarkably, even the Champions League holders managed only a narrow win against them at home, and in their most recent fixture, Nantes pulled off a surprising away victory against Paris Saint-Germain.

Monaco’s season so far has been challenging, to say the least. Manager Hütter was dismissed due to a string of disappointing losses. The club subsequently appointed another Belgian specialist, Sébastien Pocognoli, as head coach. However, this change has not immediately alleviated Monaco’s struggles.

Concerns mounted after their Champions League defeat to Club Brugge, and a rather unconvincing win against Metz did little to reassure fans. The Monegasques then endured a frustrating run of five consecutive matches without a win. The only silver lining during this period was a hard-fought draw against Manchester City at their home stadium. In their most recent league game, Monaco managed a narrow victory over Toulouse in front of a half-empty stadium. They scored early but then struggled significantly, failing to convert chances, and underlying squad issues became apparent.