This Saturday at 21:05, AS Monaco will host OGC Nice at Stade Louis-II for a Côte d'Azur derby that holds significant implications for the Ligue 1 standings.

With both teams currently on equal points, Monaco sits in third place, just ahead of Nice, who occupies fourth position.

The match has the potential to be pivotal as the season approaches its conclusion.

Monaco’s head coach, Adi Hütter, has opted for a 4-4-2 formation, making strong choices for his starting lineup.

Goalkeeper Köhn will take the position between the posts, supported by a reconfigured defense that includes Singo on the right, Kehrer and Mawissa in central defense, and Caio Henrique on the left.

In midfield, Zakaria will be joined by Camara, with Akliouche and Minamino providing width on the flanks.

Up front, Breel Embolo, who scored in the earlier matchup against Nice, will start alongside Mika Biereth.

On the opposing side, Nice’s coach Franck Haise will maintain a 3-4-3 formation, benefitting from the returns of players Sanson and Moffi, although both are likely to begin the match on the bench as they make their comebacks after lengthy absences.

The defensive trio for Nice will consist of Bombito, Youssouf, and club captain Dante, while Clauss and Abdi will serve as wing-backs.

In the midfield, Rosario is favored over Boudaoui to partner with Santamaria.

The attacking unit will feature Jérémie Boga starting alongside Guessand and Cho.

This derby comes on the heels of a significant result earlier in the day, as Marseille suffered a 3-0 defeat to Reims.

The outcome of the match will determine whether either team can ascend to second place in Ligue 1.

Starting lineups for the match are as follows:
- AS Monaco: Köhn - Singo, Kehrer, Mawissa, Henrique - Akliouche, Zakaria (c), Camara, Minamino - Biereth, Embolo.

- OGC Nice: Bulka - Bombito, Youssouf, Dante (c) - Clauss, Rosario, Santamaria, Abdi - Guessand, Boga, Cho.