Our prediction for Monaco vs. Barcelona is for Hansi Flick’s side to win.
The Champions League will see an interesting showdown between Monaco vs. Barcelona on Thursday.
It has been a strong start to the domestic season for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona, but they could face a more challenging assignment against one of Ligue 1’s unbeaten sides at the start of the new campaign.
Offshore Odds: Barca Expected to Start With a Win
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Monaco | +330 |
| Draw | +306 |
| Barcelona | -125 |
Monaco vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Stats
| Total | Monaco | Barcelona | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Before Betting
Hansi Flick has wasted little time in adjusting to his new surroundings at Barcelona, with the Catalonian giants setting a lightning quick pace at the top of the La Liga standings this term. Barcelona have won each of their opening five domestic matches this term, which includes a recent 4-1 success on the road against Girona.
The La Liga giants have won the only two previous meetings between the sides, with both coming in the group stage in the 1993-94 Champions League group stage. Barcelona will be coming up against French opposition for the 25th time in the Champions League, with both teams scoring in 17 of the previous encounters.
Matchday one has been a productive occasion for Barcelona throughout Champions League history, winning on the opening night in 20 of the last 28 seasons. In each of their last five opening night assignments in the competition, the Catalonian giants have netted five goals in comfortable wins.
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Monaco have started the new French season in strong form after avoiding defeat in each of their opening three matches in Ligue 1. Traditionally, they have enjoyed a strong home record in the Champions League, winning 22 of their first 31 matches between 1993 and 2017.
However, they come into this opening night match after losing each of their last seven at Stade Louis II. No side in European Cup history has ever lost eight straight home matches in the competition.
Monaco vs. Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona’s historic record on the opening night of the Champions League is incredibly strong, and their dominant start to the new domestic campaign only furthers their claims of victory on Thursday. Therefore, we expect Flick’s excellent start to the season to continue at the Stade Louis II this week.
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