On February 8th, Nice will face Monaco in Ligue 1, and bookmakers have Monaco as the favorite: the odds for Monaco's victory are 2.22, for Nice's success - 3.23, and a draw is priced at 3.90. In terms of probability percentages, Nice's victory is estimated at 30.46%, a draw at 25.23%, and Monaco's win at 44.32%. These odds reflect a higher likelihood of success for Monaco, but Nice also has a fair chance of achieving a positive result. The over/under goal line highlights a bet on over 2.75 goals at 1.58, suggesting expectations for a high-scoring game. The goal total options are varied, but the over 2.75 line appears most interesting due to its combination of odds and statistical backing.
In their last five matches, Nice shows good ball possession at 51%, with an average of 2.4 yellow cards, 13.2 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. Monaco has slightly higher possession at 51.2%, with 2.2 yellow cards, 15 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. Recent results for Nice: February 4th - Nice 3-2 Montpellier, February 1st - Nice 2-2 Brest, January 29th - Ludogorets 1-0 Nice. For Monaco: February 5th - Strasbourg 3-1 Monaco, January 31st - Monaco 4-0 Rennes, January 28th - Monaco 0-0 Juventus. The last head-to-head was on October 5th, 2025 - Monaco 2-2 Nice. The teams have shown different dynamics in these matches, but both are capable of scoring.
In a five-match series, Nice's average total goals per match is 3.8, scoring 2.4 and conceding 1.4. Monaco's average total is 3, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.8. For over 2.5 goals, Nice has 4 out of 5, Monaco has 3 out of 5. In the first half, Nice has 3 out of 5 games with two or more goals, Monaco has 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams have 3 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals. Nice most frequently scores between the 31st-45th and 61st-75th minutes (30% each), while Monaco scores most often between the 46th-60th minutes (38%). For goals conceded, Nice is notable in the 16th-30th minute interval (33%), Monaco in the 46th-60th and 61st-75th minutes (50% each). This statistics confirm a high likelihood of a high-scoring match, especially in the second half. Considering the over totals and average scoring of both teams, a bet on over 2.75 goals at 1.58 seems justified.
Nice averages 5.8 corners, Monaco 5.2 per match. In a five-match series, Nice has 4 out of 5 games with over 9.5 corners, Monaco has 2 out of 5. The nearest sum of averages is 10, with options: over 10 corners at 2.03, under 10 at 1.70. Monaco is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 2.00. Considering the activity of both teams in delivering from the corner flag, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 10 corners or individual team totals. Overall, both teams tend to play attacking football, which usually results in a high number of set-pieces.
Sportwars.net prediction for the Nice vs Monaco match, 2026-02-08 - Over 2.75 goals, odds 1.58. Correct score: 1:2, odds 8.50.


