Monaco host Zenit St Petersburg in a decisive Group C clash on Tuesday, a draw will put the home side through but the visitors know that they will advance to the last 16 if they win. Monaco are currently second in the group table with just one point over Zenit.
The two teams played out a goalless draw in Russia a couple months ago. Zenit are in good form, having grabbed four win in their last six matches in all competitions, while Monaco have only won three of their last six games. If Monaco secure a goalless draw on Tuesday they will become the first ever team to qualify despite scoring just two goals in the group stage.
Monaco will have to do without the suspended Ricardo Carvalho, while Layvin Kurzawa is injured and Geoffrey Kondogbia and Andrea Raggi are both in doubt. Zenit will be without forward Aleksandr Kerzhakov due to foot problem but there are no other injury concerns for head coach Andre Villas-Boas.
Probable starting line-ups:
Monaco: Subasic - Fabinho, Toulalan, Abdennour, Raggi - Joao Moutinho, Bakayoko - Bernardo Silva, Berbatov, Ferreira Carrasco - Martial
Zenit: Lodygin - Anyukov, Garay, Lombaerts, Criscito - Javi Garcia, Witsel - Hulk, Danny, Ryazantsev - Rondon
My prediction: 1-1 draw.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Monaco win - 17/10 Draw - 23/10 Zenit win - 15/8
Shumar4life 9 years ago
This two teams showed to us too boring football, and I had feeling like i am going to sleep during this match. I just can imagine, what was with the people on the stands during this 90. minutes. I believe that Zenit and Monaco weren't on top of their abilities during this phase of the competition, and maybe next season...
This two teams showed to us too boring football, and I had feeling like i am going to sleep during this match. I just can imagine, what was with the people on the stands during this 90. minutes. I believe that Zenit and Monaco weren't on top of their abilities during this phase of the competition, and maybe next season they will perform better parties
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galata86 9 years ago
For me Zenit st petersburg is one of the worst teams in champions league. They don't play well, and in this team is only matter how play Hulk, if he plays well Zenit plays well, but if he play bad that is problem for Zenit and nobody can resolve that problem. I think that is time for Zenit to sell Hulk and try to build...
For me Zenit st petersburg is one of the worst teams in champions league. They don't play well, and in this team is only matter how play Hulk, if he plays well Zenit plays well, but if he play bad that is problem for Zenit and nobody can resolve that problem. I think that is time for Zenit to sell Hulk and try to build some other team and try to play football where every player will be equal important for team.
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timidi 9 years ago
For me this is most interesting match tonight and one thing is clear who win go to next round. But it will be hard match for both teams, Monaco will be happy with draw and Zenit must go on win. Also I think that it will be match with small numbers of goals and my prediction is draw 0-0 but I hope that maybe Zenit score...
For me this is most interesting match tonight and one thing is clear who win go to next round. But it will be hard match for both teams, Monaco will be happy with draw and Zenit must go on win. Also I think that it will be match with small numbers of goals and my prediction is draw 0-0 but I hope that maybe Zenit score once and go to knockout phase of champions league because I thing that they deserve it.
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gasa 9 years ago
I believe Monaco will have an easy time beating them. Joao Moutinho is an impeccable midfielder and with Dmitri Berbatov in the offense they will control the game due to they'r expertise in they'r respected roles. The teamwork in Monaco is amazing to watch these days as they displayed against Touluse last match. Monaco...
I believe Monaco will have an easy time beating them. Joao Moutinho is an impeccable midfielder and with Dmitri Berbatov in the offense they will control the game due to they'r expertise in they'r respected roles. The teamwork in Monaco is amazing to watch these days as they displayed against Touluse last match. Monaco should win 2:0
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VlahovicNovo 9 years ago
For me Monaco is big surprise of these group stage competition.They are allways plays at home with small number of fans and on side their fans goes in solid number.Zenit is much better team for me and i expect win for russian team.That win will be sufficient for 2nd round and drawn result will be good for Monaco. My...
For me Monaco is big surprise of these group stage competition.They are allways plays at home with small number of fans and on side their fans goes in solid number.Zenit is much better team for me and i expect win for russian team.That win will be sufficient for 2nd round and drawn result will be good for Monaco. My prediction Monaco-Zenit 0:1 or 1:2
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