Strasbourg vs Monaco – News and Probable Lineups

With a need for victory and assistance to secure a spot in Europe next season, Mônaco heads to Stade de la Meinau this Sunday to wrap up their Ligue 1 campaign against Strasbourg.

This past Wednesday, the Alsace club secured a 2-1 victory over Brest, maintaining their position in eighth place, just four points behind seventh-placed Mônaco, who fell 1-0 to Lille.

Match overview

Despite enduring some tough losses lately, Strasbourg demonstrated on Wednesday that they are not ready to give up yet.

Though they cannot improve or worsen their position beyond eighth, this side has a chance to achieve consecutive Ligue 1 victories in May for the first time since 2022.

Le Racing has experienced defeats in their last two league matches at Stade de la Meinau, and could face the possibility of three straight home losses in this tournament for the first time since February to March of 2024 (four).

Strasbourg has twice failed to secure a league win after scoring the opening goal at home during the 2025-26 season, resulting in them dropping 11 points.

Under Gary O’Neil’s management, they have only managed three league victories at Stade de la Meinau, which is two fewer than his predecessor Liam Rosenior’s tally from the 2025 part of the season.

On Sunday, Le RCS aims to achieve consecutive home wins against the Principality club across all competitions for the first time this century, having previously defeated them 3-1 in Strasbourg in the Coupe de França in February.

Champions League qualification is no longer attainable for Mônaco, and participating in Europe next season will rely on favorable outcomes.

If they do not secure a win on Sunday, Sebastien Pocognoli and his team will not have any hopes of European football next year, needing Marseille to lose against Rennes to earn a Conference League position.

Mônaco has taken points in seven of their last eight away fixtures in this competition, winning four of the last six encounters.

In two out of the last three Ligue 1 seasons, they lost their final away match, including a 4-0 defeat against Lens last year.

They have scored multiple times in every one of their five most recent away league games, following a stretch where they did not find the net in four consecutive matches.

Les Monegasques have triumphed in their last three visits to Stade de la Meinau in the top flight, remaining unbeaten in their last seven Ligue 1 meetings with Strasbourg.

Team News

Emmanuel Emegha is expected to be sidelined for Strasbourg due to a leg injury, while Aaron Anselmino is doubtful with a hamstring issue, and leading goalscorer Joaquin Panichelli will miss out due to a cruciate ligament tear.

Valentin Barco netted eight minutes into their match against Stade Brestois on Wednesday, while Sebastian Nanasi scored the decisive goal seven minutes after former striker Ludovic Ajorque equalized.

For Mônaco, Mohammed Salisu, Takumi Minamino, and Kassoum Ouattara are all unavailable due to knee injuries, and Vanderson and Caio Henrique are considered doubtful because of thigh strains.

Paris Bruner is dealing with a hamstring issue, and Stanis Idumbo is unlikely to participate this weekend due to a shoulder injury.

Strasbourg probable starting XI:

Penders; Doue, Omobamidele, Hogsberg, Ouattara; Ship, El Mourabet; Amo-Ameyaw, Nanasi, Godo; Enciso

Mônaco probable starting XI:

Hradecky; Zechariah, Kehrer, Faes; Teze, Camara, Pogba, Adingra; Akliouche, Golovin; Balogun

The stakes are notably different for both squads, and it is believed that Mônaco’s recent performance in Strasbourg will drive them towards a narrow victory.