Monaco – Auxerre : Bounce back expected on the Rock 
Sunday kicks off at the Stade Louis II with a clash that carries very different stakes. Monaco host Auxerre looking for an immediate response. While the home side have their eyes on the podium, the visitors are scrapping to keep clear of the drop zone. For Monaco and their guests, mistakes are no longer an option if they want to see out the season in peace.
Monaco aim to get back on track 
What a slap in the face last week. No point dressing it up, Monaco took a proper beating against Paris FC, ending a 10-match unbeaten run. Sebastien Pocognoli now has to rally his squad and get Monaco firing in front of goal again. At home, though, the mood is still strong, and Monaco will be hoping to make it six straight wins in front of their supporters.
This side’s real weapon is often the speed with which it can put teams away. Once they get in front, Monaco rarely let go at home. The brief is simple: cut out the defensive mistakes from last weekend and avoid drifting into self-doubt. Monaco will be banking on their attacking quality to make the difference from the first whistle.
Auxerre in survival mode in the Principality 
For Christophe Pelissier, this one looks tough, but not impossible. Auxerre are currently hanging over the relegation playoff trapdoor, just above the dreaded conveyor belt into the division below. For all the lack of wins, Auxerre have shown some grit by avoiding defeat in five of their last six outings. That kind of mental steel will be vital if they are to take anything from this trip.
Against the home side’s fury, Auxerre will probably need to sit deep for long spells. Their defence has been known to spring leaks away from home, but spirits should still be decent after the draw with Nantes. The plan for Auxerre will be patience and a sharp smash-and-grab on the counter. A point away at Auxerre know that would already feel like a win in itself.
Expected line-ups
Monaco : Hradecky ; Kehrer, Zakaria, Faes ; Mawissa, Teze, Coulibaly, Adingra ; Akliouche, Fati ; Balogun
Auxerre : Leon ; Senaya, Diomande, Okoh, Akpa ; Owusu, Danois ; Faivre, Loader, Oppegard ; Sinayoko
Football prediction Monaco vs Auxerre
Monaco to win
This meeting between Monaco and Auxerre should, on paper, fall the home side’s way.
The visitors can be awkward, but Monaco have more power, more quality and far more invention. Last week’s defeat should have been a sharp wake-up call, and it’s hard to see the hosts backing it up with another flat display. Against an Auxerre side that will be organised but limited going forward, Monaco’s pressure should eventually tell. Back Monaco for a controlled win as they try to keep the European push alive, even if Auxerre make them work for it.
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