Two teams from the top of the Ligue 1 table lock horns as third-placed Reims play host to league leaders AS Monaco.
Reims are currently just one point behind the visitors as 4 wins and one draw this season have seen them rise high in the French league. Goals from Marshall Munetsi and Yunis Abdelhamid ensured that Reims brushed past Lyon in their previous encounter and a repeat of the same could see them displace AS Monaco at the pinnacle of the table.
Adi Hutter's AS Monaco have had a scintillating start to the new season as they currently lead France's premier division after 7 games. With record-winners PSG struggling this season, AS Monaco have defied all odds in the new campaign. A feisty fire against Marseille saw the Rouges et Blanc snatch victory from their opposition as a brace from Maghnes Akliouche and Folarin Balogun guided them to a 3-2 victory last time out.
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Reims vs AS Monaco kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | October 8, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 8:00 pm BST |
| Venue: | Stade Auguste-Delaune II |
The Ligue 1 encounter between Reims and AS Monaco will be played at Stade Auguste-Delaune II with kick-off at 8:00 pm BST.
How to watch Reims vs AS Monaco - TV channels & live streams
 | TNT Sports 2 | Watch here |
The game is available to watch and stream online live through TNT Sports 2.
Team news & squads
Reims team news
Reims have just two injuries with defenders Maxime Busi and Josh-Wilson Esbrand sidelined because of a hamstring and an ankle injury, respectively.
Considering the home side's recent string of results, Will Still would be reluctant to tinker with his starting lineup.
Reims predicted XI: Diouf; Foket, Okumu, Abdelhamid, De Smet; Teuma, Matusiwa, Munetsi; Ito, Daramy, Nakamura
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Diouf, Olliero, Butelle |
| Defenders: | Agbadou, Okumu, Abdelhamid, De Smet, Foket, Diakite |
| Midfielders: | Munetsi, Matusiwa, Edoa, Richardson, Teuma, Khadra |
| Forwards: | Nakamura, Daramy, Diakhon, Ito, Salame, Diakite, Bojang |
AS Monaco team news
Monaco will be without two crucial players with Breel Embolo and Caio Henrique sidelined for the French giants. Former Liverpool midfielder Takumi Minamino was absent in the clash against Marseille and could miss another game on Saturday.
Mohamed Salisu is nursing a groin injury and Eliesse Ben Seghir has a thigh injury to recover from.
AS Monaco predicted XI: Kohn; Singo, Maripan, Magassa; Vanderson, Camara, Zakaria, Jakobs; Golovin; Ben-Yedder, Balogun
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kohn, Majecki, Lienard |
| Defenders: | Maripan, Matsima, Magassa, Okou, Jakobs, Vanderson, Singo |
| Midfielders: | Camara, Zakaria, Fofana, Matazou, Diop, Golovin, Akliouche |
| Forwards: | Diatta, Martins, Martins, Balogun, Ben-Yedder, Boadu |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2023 | Monaco 0-1 Reims | Ligue 1 |
| 18 September 2022 | Reims 0-3 Monaco | Ligue 1 |
| 27 February 2022 | Monaco 1-2 Reims | Ligue 1 |
| 7 November 2021 | Reims 0-0 Monaco | Ligue 1 |
| 9 May 2021 | Reims 0-1 Monaco | Ligue 1 |