Monaco vs RB Leipzig
UEFA Champions League
Date: Tuesday, 21st November 2017
Kick-off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: Stade Louis II (Monaco).

A must win situation of Monaco and RB Leipzig when they lock horns on matchday 5 of the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League group phase.

Monaco opened their Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw at Leipzig before losing back-to-back home games to Besiktas and Porto. A 1-1 draw at Istanbul on matchday 4 give them a lifeline to claw back into the knockout qualification race.

The French champions are sitting at the bottom of the table with 2 points. Yet, with a win on Tuesday, they could turn around the complexion of Group G if Besiktas do not lose at home to Porto.

On the other hand, RB Leipzig cannot afford to lose as well. They have 4 points which is 2 behind Porto and 4 adrift of Besiktas. The requirement is quite simple for the Bundesliga newboys, they must win the remaining two games and hope Porto do not take more than 3 points from their remaining two.

Leipzig lost their two away games in the Champions League – 0-2 at Besiktas and 1-3 at Porto. Their lone win in the campaign came at home in the thriller against Porto which finished 3-2 at the final whistle.

Monaco vs RB Leipzig: Head-to-head

The 1-1 draw on matchday 1 is the lone meeting between Monaco and RB Leipzig.

Monaco boast of a strong home record against Bundesliga sides in UEFA tournaments – 5 wins and 3 draw from 9 losing just once.

Monaco vs RB Leipzig: Predictions

Truth to be told, Monaco are shadows of what they used to be in the last season. They did pick up some wins in the French league, but if you look closely, they had struggled against teams that pose decent balance in attack an defense.

Leipzig didn’t have the best of the outings in away matches this term. However, they must be considered as a dangerous team with the likes of Timo Werner being a constant menace to opposition defenses.

To summarize, this will be a close match. But I do expect Leipzig to remain unbeaten here.

Monaco vs RB Leipzig: Bet Tips

Both teams to Score and Double Chance Draw or Leipzig @ 2.37 odd.

Over 1.5 second half goals @ 1.80 odd will be a handy option as well.

Match Odds Courtesy of Betway.

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