Monaco vs Nantes prediction 13.02.2026 | Ligue 1

Monaco’s recent seasons built a certain expectation. Back-to-back top three finishes made talk of a title push feel reasonable at the start of this campaign. Instead, the slide into mid-table has been steady.

Sitting tenth would mark their lowest finish since 2019-20 if it holds, and that stings a little. Sébastien Pocognoli’s side are unbeaten in four league games, yet only one of those ended in victory. A 0-0 draw with Nice last weekend summed it up. Control without incision.

Home form adds another layer. Just one win from the last three Ligue 1 matches at Stade Louis II does not scream dominance. Injuries complicate matters. Takumi Minamino and Lukas Hradecky remain sidelined with knee issues.

Paul Pogba, Eric Dier, and Kassoum Ouattara are nursing calf problems. Christian Mawissa, Mohammed Salisu, and Wout Faes are also unavailable. The squad still carries quality, but continuity has been hard to find.

Nantes know this script too well. Three straight seasons hovering near the bottom, and this one is following the same pattern. The Canaries sit 17th with 14 points from 21 games.

Only goal difference keeps survival within reach, which says both hope and fragility live side by side. Ahmed Kantari’s side have lost four in a row and are winless in five. Confidence looks thin.

However, away form offers a small flicker. Two wins from the last three road trips show that Nantes can surprise when the pressure shifts. Mostafa Mohamed, with three league goals, is expected to lead the line.

Cabella and Abline bring five goals between them and some much-needed spark. Deiver Machado is ruled out with a hamstring injury, and Bahmed Deuff remains a doubt after a knock. The margins are fine. Still, desperation sometimes sharpens focus.