Monaco vs Górnik Zabrze preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stade Louis II. Thu, 27 Aug - 4:45 PM
Europa Conference League
KICKOFF : Thu, 27 Aug - 4:45 PM
Play-offs Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 3 - 2

CONTEXT

Monaco welcomes Górnik Zabrze to Stade Louis II for the second leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie. The home side carries a clear power advantage of 11.2 points and is identified as the stronger team overall. With a form score of 50 compared to the visitors' mark of zero, Monaco appears better prepared for this encounter. The first leg ended 2-3 away from home, setting up an intriguing return fixture. Both teams operate without recent domestic league positioning data, shifting focus to cup-specific dynamics. Set-piece analysis carries low confidence due to unavailable xG metrics and reliance on proxies. Monaco will look to leverage its structural edge and home environment to advance, while Górnik Zabrze must find ways to disrupt the hosts' rhythm and create opportunities on the counter.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Monaco holds an 11.2-point power advantage over Górnik Zabrze.
  • Form: Monaco enters with a form score of 50 while Górnik Zabrze sits at 0.
  • Squad: Monaco is identified as the stronger team in overall metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both sides in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition statistics remain limited in the provided data.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece data shows low confidence and uses proxy values.
  • xVariable: Monaco's power edge stands out as the key xVariable factor.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Górnik Zabrze Rank: 71 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Monaco Rank: 81 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
81.7
70.52
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Monaco
Górnik Zabrze
Power Score
81.7
70.52
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
59
241

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Monaco Opponent-weighted form score
Górnik Zabrze Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Monaco Górnik Zabrze

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Monaco ASM Home
1 matches
Górnik Zabrze GZA Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
3
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
1.75
xG
1.34
1.34
xGA
1.75

Data last updated: 2026-08-21T01:38:02+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 27, 2026, 04:45 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 3 - 2
Stadium
Stade Louis II.
Capacity
18523
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

1
Lukáš Hradecký
Lukáš Hradecký Goalkeeper
16
Philipp Köhn
Philipp Köhn Goalkeeper
50
Yann Lienard
Yann Lienard Goalkeeper
3
Eric Dier
Eric Dier Defender
5
Thilo Kehrer
Thilo Kehrer Defender
4
Jordan Teze
Jordan Teze Defender
22
Mohamed Salisu Abdul Karim
Mohamed Salisu Abdul Karim Defender
72
Sadibou Sané
Sadibou Sané Defender
44
Samuel Kondi Nibombé
10
Aleksandr Golovin
Aleksandr Golovin Midfielder
17
Stanis Idumbo Muzambo
15
Lamine Camara
Lamine Camara Midfielder
37
Edan Diop
Edan Diop Midfielder
28
Mamadou Coulibaly
Mamadou Coulibaly Midfielder
19
Pape Cabral
Pape Cabral Midfielder
18
Takumi Minamino
Takumi Minamino Attacker
9
Folarin Balogun
Folarin Balogun Attacker
31
Anssumane Fati
Anssumane Fati Attacker
14
Mika Bieveth
Mika Bieveth Attacker
39
Matthis Abline
Matthis Abline Attacker
29
Paris Josua Brunner
7
Mathys Detourbet
Mathys Detourbet Attacker

Squad

99
Tomasz Loska
Tomasz Loska Goalkeeper
1
Philipp Schulze
Philipp Schulze Goalkeeper
92
Piotr Pietryga
Piotr Pietryga Goalkeeper
29
Wiktor Kania
Wiktor Kania Goalkeeper
61
Michal Sáček
Michal Sáček Defender
64
Erik Janža
Erik Janža Defender
4
Paweł Bochniewicz
26
Rafal Janicki
Rafal Janicki Defender
21
Ondřej Zmrzlý
Ondřej Zmrzlý Defender
2
Patryk Warczak
Patryk Warczak Defender
3
Michał Synoś
Michał Synoś Defender
18
Lukáš Sadílek
Lukáš Sadílek Midfielder
14
Jarosław Kubicki
Jarosław Kubicki Midfielder
66
Maximilian Dietz
Maximilian Dietz Midfielder
36
Michał Rakoczy
Michał Rakoczy Midfielder
82
Kacper Urbanski
Kacper Urbanski Midfielder
28
Bastien Donio
Bastien Donio Midfielder
24
Ksawery Semik
Ksawery Semik Midfielder
11
Erik Prekop
Erik Prekop Attacker
15
Roberto Massimo
Roberto Massimo Attacker
Theodoros Tsirigotis
Theodoros Tsirigotis Attacker
23
Sondre Liseth
Sondre Liseth Attacker
Janis Antiste
Janis Antiste Attacker
88
Taofeek Ismaheel
Taofeek Ismaheel Attacker
33
Maksym Khlan
Maksym Khlan Attacker
7
Yvan Ikia Dimi
Yvan Ikia Dimi Attacker
34
Bruno Durdov
Bruno Durdov Attacker

CONCLUSION

Monaco is positioned to control proceedings at home thanks to superior power ratings and a positive form indicator. The visitors face a steep challenge after their opening-leg defeat and will need to maximize limited resources to stay competitive. With efficiency and set-piece insights restricted, attention turns to how each side manages open play and defensive organization. Monaco's structural superiority suggests they can dictate tempo and create quality chances, yet Górnik Zabrze may exploit any lapses in concentration. The match promises a test of tactical discipline where small margins could decide progression. Observers should watch for adjustments in midfield control and wide-area threats as the game unfolds.