Ligue 1 2025-2026: Monaco-Nice, the likely formations

In the seventh day of Ligue 1, the Côte d’Azur derby between Monaco and Nice is staged. Kickoff at 5:15 p.m. at the Stade Louis II. Reduced by the knockout against Lorient, the Monegasques aim to get back on their feet right away to stay in the upper reaches of the standings, where they currently occupy fourth place. Rossoneri hunting for redemption after a mixed start: 12th in the standings, they do not want to concede any more points.

Hutter has to deal with so many absences due to injury to which is added the disqualified Kehrer. In attack, Ansu Fati is undermining Balogun for a 1′ shirt alongside Biereth.

Haise is banking on Moffi in attack, with Diop and Cho behind him. Midfield dike formed by Vanhoutte and Sanson, ahead of Bouadoui, defense headed by Bah.

Probable lineups

Monaco (4-4-2): Köhn; K. Diatta, Salisu, Dier, C. Henrique; Akliouche, Teze, M. Coulibaly, Minamino; Balogun, Biereth. All. Hutter

Nice (3-4-2-1): Diouf; Mendy, Bah, Peprah Oppong; Clauss, Vanhoutte, Sanson, Bard; Diop, Moffi; Cho. All. Haise