Monaco, France – As the clock ticks down to the big clash on Wednesday, na everybody dey wonder wetin go happen when AS Monaco face Tottenham Hotspur for Champions League. This wan no be ordinary match o, as both teams get serious scoring potential despite their injury woes.
Tottenham don gather four points from their two matches so far this season, and dem dey eager to secure their spot for the next round. If dem fit carry win from Monaco, na half of the journey go don complete. But make we no forget say Monaco dey ready to ginger dem too, as dem don rack up only one point from their own two matches. Dis one fit spicy things up like pepper soup!
Last four times wey these two sides meet, na 14 goals dem share between dem. E clear say dem dey like to entertain fans, and dis time no go be different. Plus with weakened defenses on both sides, e fit turn to high-scoring event (na wetin we dey pray for!).
Monaco dey face serious injury issues, with their new boss, Sebastien Pocognoli, still dey scratch him head to find fit players. But no be say dem dey lack talent completely; players like Folarin Balogun and Ansu Fati dey ready to perform magic with their leg. On the side of Tottenham, Richarlison na the man to watch as e dey prepare to lead the attack. The Brazilian don dey prove say hin get firepower, with 37.50% strike rate for dis season.
For the tactical side of things, Tottenham go likely show their 4-3-3 formation, with interesting players like Vicario and Bentancur in the mix. Portugal forward, Kudus, dey step up to join Richarlison as Spurs looks for goals in the French fancy stadium.
As the news dey unfold, injury updates no go stop coming. Both teams dey laugh small-sweet ‘cause players like Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie fit miss the match, while Monaco’s Eric Dier go watch from side line. Shawtie no reach! Na wetin we go dey expect from the two coaches on Wednesday evening, as dem try to find the right formula to get maximum points.
With Tottenham winning one of their matches 1-0 early on and almost dropping points against Bodo/Glimt, e clear say dem no dey invincible. Monaco get their own share of challenges, with dem dey struggle to balance their attacking game. But, who know? E fit turn out to be classic showdown wey go get everybody dey jive for the stands.
If you wan put mouth for betting options, Over 3.5 Goals dey hot for bookmaker market. And considering the goals wey both sides don serve this season, that one fit be no brainer. Na wetin make dis match sweet as we dey predict another high-scoring affair.
Finally, no forget say Monaco never win for their last two visits to Stade Louis II. If dem no wan carry this bad record follow dem home, dem gatz work extra hard against a Spurs team wey dey hungry for success. Na football wey everybody dey expect as we count down to the kick-off! Na who go carry the day? Na dem sabi!
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