Ligue 1 Gameweek 3
Monaco 3 - 2 FT Strasbourg
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Newcastle
2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
Early blitz secures Newcastle home victory
Futmetrix Verdict
81
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Tottenham
2-3
Aston Villa
⚡ Intensity
90
⚖️ Balance
43
🏆 Stakes
15
🎲 Upset
60
Aston Villa stun Spurs in thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' M. Akliouche
HT
↓ I. Doukoure ↑D. Bakwa 46'
↓ A. Ouattara ↑K. Paez 46'
48' F. Balogun (L. Camara)
↓ D. Moreira ↑S. Amo-Ameyaw 71'
↓ M. Amougou ↑S. El Mourabet 71'
D. Bakwa (S. Amo-Ameyaw) 73'
J. Panichelli 76'
78' ↓ L. Camara ↑A. Bamba
79' ↓ L. Hradecky ↑P. Kohn
79' ↓ M. Biereth ↑G. Ilenikhena
85' ↓ A. Golovin ↑T. Minamino
90' T. Minamino (M. Akliouche)
↓ F. Lemarechal ↑R. Nzingoula 90'+2
Rabby Nzingoula 90'+9
90'+11 Maghnes Akliouche
90'+11 Mamadou Coulibaly
90'+11 ↓ F. Balogun ↑M. Coulibaly
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Hrádecký 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Jordan Teze 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
14
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eric Dier 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Mawissa Elebi
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Caio Henrique 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
Lamine Camara 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Denis Zakaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maghnes Akliouche 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Mika Biereth
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Aleksandr Golovin
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
Folarin Balogun 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Philipp Köhn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thilo Kehrer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kassoum Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Salisu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Minamino 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Paris Brunner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Ilenikhena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strasbourg
Goalkeepers
Mike Penders
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Lucas Høgsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismaël Doukouré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Abdoul Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Mathis Amougou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Rafael Luís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Moreira 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Félix Lemaréchal 
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
47
Passes
15
Duels
Valentín Barco
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Joaquín Panichelli 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Karl-Johan Johnsson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eduard Sobol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samir El Mourabet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Nanasi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rabby Nzingoula
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Maxi Oyedele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kendry Páez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Dilane Bakwa
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
8.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | Strasbourg | 5 - 4 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 02/05/2026 | Strasbourg | 3 - 1 | Monaco | Coupe de France | Stade de la Meinau |
| 08/31/2025 | Monaco | 3 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 04/19/2025 | Monaco | 0 - 0 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 11/09/2024 | Strasbourg | 1 - 3 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 03/10/2024 | Strasbourg | 0 - 1 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 08/20/2023 | Monaco | 3 - 0 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 04/02/2023 | Monaco | 4 - 3 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 08/06/2022 | Strasbourg | 1 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 03/13/2022 | Strasbourg | 1 - 0 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
05/17/2026
02/05/2026
08/31/2025
04/19/2025
11/09/2024
03/10/2024
08/20/2023
04/02/2023
08/06/2022
03/13/2022
Monaco Win
Strasbourg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Monaco
Strasbourg
Monaco
Strasbourg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Minamino's 90th-Minute Dagger Ends Strasbourg's Fightback: Monaco Wins 3-2
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A six-pointer that had everything: three lead changes, two goals in five minutes, a red card in injury time, and a substitute's dream finish to decide a match that defined early-season Ligue 1 chaos.
Early Dominance, Then the Unravelling
Maghnes Akliouche set the tone with a sixth-minute strike at Stade Louis II, and Monaco looked primed to cruise. Folarin Balogun doubled the advantage after the restart (48th), seemingly putting the match to bed. But Strasbourg arrived with 57% possession and a hunger to prove they belonged in this balance. The intensity of their response would redefine the afternoon.
Bakwa Ignites the Comeback
Enter Dilane Bakwa. The substitute changed everything. His 73rd-minute goal, assisted by fellow impact player S. Amo-Ameyaw, sparked Strasbourg's revival. Three minutes later, J. Panichelli levelled from the spot (76th). At 2-2, with 14 minutes left, the stakes had never felt higher—this was a match about positioning in the title race, and both teams knew it. Bakwa's 8.9 rating reflected his seismic impact off the bench.
Minamino's Cruel Mercy
Then came the 90th minute. Takumi Minamino, another substitute, received Akliouche's pass and finished with clinical precision. Monaco breathed. Strasbourg broke. The cruelty was compounded when Rabby Nzingoula saw red for violent conduct in the 90+9th minute—a final indignity for a side that had fought back from two goals down. Twenty-four shots, 11 corners, five goals: the match delivered relentless drama, but only one team left Stade Louis II celebrating.
Key Questions
How did Rabby Nzingoula's red card impact the match?
The 90+9 dismissal for violent conduct sealed Strasbourg's psychological collapse after Minamino's goal. A final blow to an already broken team.
What made Dilane Bakwa the standout performer?
An 8.9 rating: Bakwa scored and catalysed Strasbourg's comeback from the bench, embodying the super-sub archetype that nearly rewrote the script.
What caused this five-goal thriller?
Three lead changes, two goals in 180 seconds (73–76), and decisive substitute interventions. A title-race proxy battle compressed into 90 minutes.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Monaco vs Strasbourg: A Relegation Battle at the Stade Louis II
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. This encounter is a high-stakes survival mission for two sides desperate to pull away from the league's trapdoor.
The Setup
While the season is young, the Stakes for this August 31 clash feel season-defining. Monaco has struggled to find defensive Balance, sporting a patchy Form (LWLLL) that has left them vulnerable. Strasbourg arrives just a point behind in the standings, making this a classic relegation battle where neither side can afford to blink. The home side will look to their Stars, including D. Zakaria and M. Akliouche, to spark a revival and ignite their campaign at the Stade Louis II.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match features Eric Dier anchoring the Monaco defense against the creative energy of Strasbourg's Junior Mwanga. Dier’s positional discipline will be tested by Mwanga’s ability to drive forward from midfield. If the veteran Englishman can neutralise Strasbourg's transition play, the hosts will have the platform they need to dominate possession.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where tactical caution outweighs attacking flair. Monaco’s individual quality should eventually tell against a Strasbourg side that has struggled for consistency on the road. A single goal, likely carved out in the second half, will be enough. We predict a 1-0 victory for Monaco, providing some much-needed breathing room in their quest for survival.