AS Monaco return to home soil to face Nice at 5:15 PM today in what could be a turning point in their Ligue 1 campaign.

AS Monaco enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Nice have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, AS Monaco hold the edge with 6 wins to Nice's 3 in 10 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw AS Monaco edged it 2-1.

AS Monaco's preferred 4-4-2 shape may stretch the field, while Nice's 3-4-3 setup looks built for discipline.

With so much at stake in the Ligue 1, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.