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Match Preview for Monaco v Tottenham
Neither Monaco nor Tottenham made winning returns to action following the international break, and both now aim to right some wrongs in Wednesday’s Champions League league-phase clash at the Stade Louis II.
Both sides took one point from their matchday two encounters, as the Ligue 1 club held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw, while the Lilywhites played out their own four-goal thriller with Bodo/Glimt.
Tottenham have claimed a respectable four points from the first six available on their return to Champions League territory, although one may have felt like three away to Bodo/Glimt last time out.
Reuniting with their 2024–25 Europa League semi-final opponents – whom they defeated 5-1 on aggregate last term – Spurs found life much tougher in the Arctic Circle and needed a last-gasp own goal from Jostein Gundersen to salvage a 2-2 draw.
Nevertheless, that result combined with an opening victory over Villarreal has extended the Lilywhites’ unbeaten run in the Champions League league phase to six matches, losing only twice in their last 12.
However, Thomas Frank’s Aston Villa handed them another domestic setback at the weekend with a 2-1 Premier League defeat – leaving Tottenham with just one win from their last four in all competitions.
For all of their inconsistencies at home, Thomas Frank’s side remain unbeaten away from North London in 2025–26, excluding their European Super Cup penalty-shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Meanwhile, Monaco are adjusting to life under new management after Sebastien Pocognoli replaced Adi Hutter during the international break. Hutter was dismissed following a poor run of results that saw just one win in five games, including a 4-1 loss to Club Brugge and a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in Europe.
Pocognoli’s first game in charge – a 1-1 draw with Angers – offered few signs of immediate improvement. Monaco have now drawn three straight matches in all competitions and remain without a clean sheet this season.
The Ligue 1 outfit did, however, claim back-to-back 2-1 wins over Spurs during the 2016-17 Champions League campaign and will be looking to rediscover that same cutting edge at the Stade Louis II.
Team news for Monaco v Tottenham
Tottenham’s preparations for Wednesday’s trip have been disrupted by fresh defensive injury concerns. Captain Cristian Romero suffered an adductor issue in the warm-up against Aston Villa, while Destiny Udogie missed that match with a knee problem. Both are unlikely to feature here.
Kevin Danso is expected to partner Micky van de Ven in central defence once again, though Van de Ven is one booking away from a suspension.
Spurs remain without several key midfielders and attackers – Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (knee), Yves Bissouma (ankle), Radu Dragusin (knee), Kota Takai (foot), Ben Davies (muscle) and Dominic Solanke (ankle) all sidelined – while Mathys Tel is ineligible.
Monaco are facing their own fitness issues. Eric Dier, now with the French side, will miss the chance to face his former club due to a hamstring injury. Lukas Hradecky (knee), Christian Mawissa (hamstring), Vanderson (hamstring), Denis Zakaria (adductor) and Lamine Camara (ankle) are all unavailable, while Paul Pogba remains short of match fitness.
Sebastien Pocognoli is at least well stocked in attack, where Folarin Balogun could replace Mika Biereth after coming off the bench to score against Angers.
Expected line-ups for Monaco v Tottenham
Monaco: Kohn; Salisu, Kehrer, Henrique; Diatta, Coulibaly, Teze, Ouattara; Akliouche, Fati; Balogun
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Sarr, Bentancur, Palhinha; Simons, Richarlison, Kudus
How to watch Monaco v Tottenham: TV channel, online streams
The Champions League fixture between Monaco and Tottenham Hotspur will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 2.
Fans can also stream the match via the discovery+ app. Kick-off at the Stade Louis II is scheduled for 8pm BST (9pm local time).
The stats for Monaco v Tottenham
- Monaco have not kept a clean sheet in any competition this season
- Tottenham have scored in 17 of their last 18 Champions League games
- Spurs are unbeaten in their last six matches in the competition’s league phase
- Monaco are winless in their last five competitive matches (D3, L2)
- The two clubs met twice in the 2016–17 Champions League group stage – Monaco won both games 2-1
Prediction
Only one of Tottenham’s last 18 Champions League fixtures has seen them fail to score, while Monaco’s attacking quality ensures entertainment at both ends.
It may not be a hugely entertaining affair, but there will likely be goals in Monaco on Wednesday night.
Prediction: Monaco 2-2 Tottenham
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