Monaco Set to Edge Coventry in Final Pre-Season Test

International Club Friendly  -  Coventry City VS Monaco
Match Time:15-08-2026 02:30 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips

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Coventry City will complete their preparations for the 2026-27 Premier League season with a friendly against Monaco on Friday. The Sky Blues then begin their top-flight campaign away at Arsenal on August 21, while Monaco open their Ligue 1 season at Le Havre two days later.

Team Analysis:

Coventry City, back in the Premier League after winning the 2025-26 Championship, will finish pre-season against Monaco after three friendlies that included a 3-1 win over Espanyol. Monaco have also enjoyed a solid build-up, beating Liverpool 3-2, before opening their Ligue 1 campaign against Le Havre on August 23.

Player Situation:

Ellis Simms is expected to lead Coventry's attack after scoring 13 Championship goals last season, with new goalkeeper Carl Rushworth and Gustavo Hamer also likely to start. Monaco could name the same lineup that beat Liverpool, with Eric Dier, Mike Biereth, Matthis Abline and Vanderson all expected to feature.

Result Prediction:

Monaco have looked strong throughout pre-season and appear to be in good shape heading into their final friendly. They are expected to maintain that momentum with another victory against Premier League opposition.

Predicted Result: Coventry City 1-2 AS Monaco.