Ajaccio will seek a little retribution on Sunday when they battle Monaco at Stade Francois Coty after suffering a humiliating 7-1 defeat in the Principality earlier this year.

L’ours have dropped consecutive Ligue 1 fixtures by a 1-0 score, falling two points below the relegation line, while Les Monegasques have dropped to fourth in the table following a 1-0 defeat at home to Reims.

Players to watch: Youcef Belaïli is Ajaccio’s top league scorer this term (six goals), although his January strike against Monaco remains the only one to arrive before the 30th minute.

Monaco’s Wissam Ben Yedder scored a first-half hat-trick on that day but his last two goals, both against Troyes, came after the 75th minute.

Hot stat: Ajaccio have scored just twice before the 30th minute in Ligue 1 this term, while Monaco have scored 16 times in that time frame.

Ajaccio Ligue 1 form:

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Monaco Ligue 1 form:

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Monaco form (all competitions):

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Ajaccio possible starting lineup:

Leroy; Alphonse, Vidal, Avinel, Diallo; Bayala, Barreto, Coutadeur, Belaili; El Idrissy, Soumano

Monaco possible starting lineup:

Nubel; Vanderson, Disasi, Sarr, Henrique; Camara; Diatta, Matazo, Golovin; Ben Yedder, Embolo

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The Monaco backline seems to be getting healthier, while Ajaccio have not given their fans much to cheer about in the attack throughout the campaign.

Les Monegasques have been more organised and compact away from home, and we expect them to be on the front foot against the Corsicans, who have not created many scoring opportunities at Stade Francois Coty.