Monaco vs Barcelona odds, prediction, tip: Champions League live stream, where to watch, what you need to know

Barcelona head into the Champions League in fine form under new manager Hansi Flick and will be looking to get off to a good start on Thursday against AS Monaco. Flick has taken Barcelona back to the top of La Liga with an impressive 17 goals in just five games. Robert Lewandowski led the way with four goals but it was a team effort. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha guard the wings and Dani Olmo is in the middle to set everyone up as this team attacks with ease.

Monaco have had a solid start to the Ligue 1 season thanks to a strong defence, but have never faced a team that can attack like Barcelona, ​​so this will be a good test to see how far they can go.

Here are our storylines, how to watch the game and more:

So you can watch and the odds

• Date: Thursday, September 19 | Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Stade Louis II – Monaco, France
• Live stream: Outstanding+
• Opportunities: Monaco +320; Draw +300; Barcelona -135

Schedule of the league phase

Monaco: Barcelona (h), Dinamo Zagreb (a), Crvena zvezda (h), Bologna (a), Benfica (h), Arsenal (a), Aston Villa (h), Inter (a)

Barcelona: Monaco (a), Young Boys (h), Bayern Munich (h), Crvena zvezda (a), Brest (h), Boussia Dortmund (a), Benfica (a), Atalanta (h)

Team News

Monaco: Monaco are almost fit again without Radoslaw Majecki and Edan Diop, but that doesn't mean American striker Folarin Balogun will be in the starting lineup. Balogun struggled to stay in the starting lineup earlier this season as Monaco's attacking prowess left much to be desired, and had to settle for coming off the bench. Having failed to score in three games, he isn't pushing to get into the starting lineup. But that will have to change for him sooner or later, as US national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will be keeping an eye on playing time.

Possible Monaco eleven: Philipp Kohn, Vanderson, Thilo Kehrer, Mohammed Salisu, Caio Henrique, Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Maghnes Akliouche, Aleksander Golovin, Takumi Minamino, Breel Embolo

Barcelona: Without Olmo, it could be another chance for Ferran Torres in the starting line-up. He was sent off in the 86th minute of Barcelona's last game against Girona and has not had a great start to the season, but depth is not the strong point of Flick's men. With Raphinha able to slide into the middle when needed, Torres could switch to the wing, which could be his chance to turn his season around. Fermin Lopez will also miss the game, which is a concern given he is playing for Spain at the Euros and the Olympics. Two summer tournaments can be quite a strain on a player's legs.

Possible Barcelona team: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Alex Balde, Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde, Pedri, Marc Casado, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski

forecast

Look for goals early and often in this game. Barcelona don't like to defend and Monaco can counterattack well, but Barcelona's attack will prove too strong to keep up. Choose: Monaco 2, Barcelona 4

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