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Guingamp vs. AS Monaco in the French Cup semifinal, 16 April. The match is played over a single leg and the winner will face Rennes in the final.
Reaching the semifinals hasn`t really been much of a performance for Guingamp this season, considering the kind of opposition they faced so far. Not only did the hosts avoid playing any Ligue 1 side, they didn`t even face a Ligue 2 side! Guingamp defeated Bourg-Perronas (2-0), Concarneau (3-2 extra time), Rouse Monticello (2-0) and Cannes (2-0), all on the road. In the league the hosts are not doing to well, they have lost the last 4 games and now only have a 5 point advantage over the relegation zone. In the last match Guingamp lost 1-0 to Nantes. Regarding team news, key players Mathis and Lemaitre are out of the game for the hosts.
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Monaco is 10 points behing PSG and 6 points ahead of Lille, meaning that very likely they will finish second in Ligue 1. Since in the League Cup they lost early, the Coupe De France is Monaco’s last chance for silverware this season and for sure they will feel confident about their chances vs. Guingamp and Rennes. Monaco had a tougher time than Guingamp to reach the semifinals, defeating Vannes, Monts Or Azergues, Nice and Lens. In the quarters Monaco made a spectacular 6-0 result vs. Lens. Monaco rides a 2 game winning streak and beat Rennes 1-0 away last round. Falcao is still missing for the visitors and Kurzawa is also out.
A road game will always be hard to play, but I feel Monaco has what it takes to get a win in regular time today. They are fully focused and motivated and in good form, while Guingamp is in horrible form and would surely choose avoiding relegation instead of reaching the Cup final – and they have a very important game vs. Bordeaux on Sunday. Monaco defeated Guingamp 2-0 on the road earlier this season in December so I am sure they can repeat that result in much favorable circumstances today. My tip is Monaco to win and odds about evens I feel odds just under evens are very good for this bet. Correct score prediction: Guingamp – AS Monaco 0-2.
Pick: AS Monaco
Odds: 1.88 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 7.04
Event date: 16 April
