Monaco will be looking to stay in the top three as they travel to Stade de la Beaujoire to take on struggling Nantes in Friday's Ligue 1 action. Although they had a rigorous test ahead of them, Les Canaris delivered a commendable performance that earned them a well-deserved share of the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate against LOSC Lille, marking a decent start to the new calendar year. Despite leaving Stade Pierre-Mauroy with heads held high, Antoine Kombouare's squad remains stuck in the danger zone, though they are just a single point behind the faltering giants St. Etienne, who currently occupy the 15th and the final safe spot.

In stark contrast, Monaco have been displaying a decline in form recently, as they have lost five of their last competitive matches, with PSG responsible for two of those setbacks, first beating them 4-2 in Ligue 1 before outclassing them in the Super Cup last week in Qatar thanks to Dembele's lone stoppage-time strike. Les Aigles have struggled to find consistency and have been unable to replicate their early-season form, which saw them win their first four matches in Ligue 1.

Despite their recent struggles, Monaco still possess a wealth of talent and have the quality to turn things around. They have a strong squad with a mix of experienced and young players, and they have the resources to bring in new talent if needed. With the pressure mounting, it will be crucial for Monaco to get back to winning ways and secure their position in the top three.

Nantes, on the other hand, have been struggling for form this season and have been hovering around the relegation zone. They have won just one of their last five matches and have conceded 11 goals in their last five games. With their recent form, it is clear that they are in for a fight to avoid the drop.

In conclusion, this match will be a crucial one for both teams, with Monaco looking to get back to winning ways and Nantes desperate to avoid relegation. It will be an intense and exciting match, with both teams knowing that the stakes are high.

My Prediction is BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE(GG)