Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace host AS Monaco at Stade de la Meinau in the fourth round of Ligue 1 on 12 September 2026, with kick-off at 15:15 GMT. Arthur Wandji, a sports betting expert and Cameroonian journalist, expects an open contest between Strasbourg’s revived attack and the unbeaten league leaders.
Strasbourg made a difficult start to the season, recording one draw and six defeats during their summer preparation before losing heavily at Marseille on the opening weekend. They have since responded with home and away victories, beating Lens 2-1 at Stade de la Meinau and Troyes 2-6.
Hugo Oliveira’s side sit sixth in the table. They remain without long-term absentees Panichelli and Godo, but the summer arrivals Ortega and Harder have made a positive impression. Strasbourg’s recent form is listed as V/V/D/V/D.
AS Monaco, managed by Filipe Luis, have won all five of their matches in all competitions at the start of the 2026-27 campaign. Their Ligue 1 victories include a 2-0 win against Marseille and a 1-2 success away to Paris Saint-Germain.
The visitors travel without the injured Salisuni Balogun and may also be without Golovin, who is considering a move away. They can nevertheless rely on the form of Paris Brunner, who has scored six goals in his first five matches this season, and the decisive influence of Stanis Idumbo. Monaco’s recent record is V/V/V/V/V.
The key trends
Eleven of the 15 goals scored in Strasbourg matches this season have come after half-time, while six of the club’s last eight official home games have featured more than 2.5 goals.
Monaco have conceded 10 goals in their last four away defeats. Both teams have scored in eight of their last nine Ligue 1 away matches.
The main betting options are both teams to score at 1.5, over 2.5 goals at 1.64, and the double chance of a draw or Monaco at 1.4. Monaco to win at least one half is priced at 1.57, while over 1.5 second-half goals is available at 1.83.
Expert’s picks
Wandji’s first selection is for both teams to score, at odds of 1.5. Strasbourg have scored eight goals across their last two league matches and have rediscovered their attacking fluency, despite losing their most prolific forwards from last season. Monaco’s attack, led by Brunner’s six goals in all competitions, should also create chances, although the visitors have shown a tendency to leave space away from home.
The second prediction is over 2.5 goals at 1.64. Six of Strasbourg’s last eight official home matches have passed that mark, and each of the clubs’ last three meetings produced more than 3.5 goals. Their attacking approach and fast transitions point towards another high-scoring encounter.
The final selection is Monaco to win at least one half, listed at 1.3 in the expert prediction. Monaco’s victories over Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille underline their strong start, but Strasbourg’s recent wins over Lens and Troyes make them dangerous opponents at home. The betting analysis also refers to the double-chance 12 market, ruling out a draw.
Odds may change.