Ligue 1
2026/27 · Regular Season - 5
Match analysis preview
On 18 September 2026, Monaco and Lens will meet at Stade Louis II in the 5th round of Ligue 1. In their last five matches, Monaco have recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat, while Lens have won twice, drawn once and lost twice.
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
5 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
| 13 |
|
5 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
Squad news
Injuries and suspensions: Monaco — Lens
A. Fati
Calf Injury
A. Soubeir
Injury
⚽0
0
0
J. Teze
Injury
⚽0
1
0
M. Biereth
Inactive
⚽0
0
0
M. Coulibaly
Muscle Injury
⚽0
0
0
S. Idumbo
Groin Injury
⚽1
0
0
J. Chavez
Thigh Injury
M. Nawrocki
Injury
⚽0
1
0
S. Abdulhamid
Contusion
⚽1
0
0
S. Baidoo
Knee Injury
Y. Titraoui
Injury
⚽0
1
0
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: Monaco — Lens
3 wins, 1 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches
At home, Monaco have recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five matches. The team have scored 8 goals and conceded 4, averaging 1,6 and 0,8 goals per game respectively; their last home match ended in a 2:0 win over Marseille.
Monaco also have a positive overall record: three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five matches, with 10 goals scored and 7 conceded. The team are unbeaten in four consecutive matches and have scored in each of the five games in this sample.
3 wins, 1 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches
At home, Monaco have recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five matches. The team have scored 8 goals and conceded 4, averaging 1,6 and 0,8 goals per game respectively; their last home match ended in a 2:0 win over Marseille.
Monaco also have a positive overall record: three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five matches, with 10 goals scored and 7 conceded. The team are unbeaten in four consecutive matches and have scored in each of the five games in this sample.
2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
In their last five away matches, Lens have recorded one win, three draws and one defeat. The visitors have scored 11 goals and conceded 8, averaging 2,2 goals scored and 1,6 conceded per game; they have also scored in all five matches. Overall, across their last five matches in all competitions, Lens have two wins, one draw and two defeats, with a 12:7 goal difference and averages of 2,4 goals scored and 1,4 conceded per match. The team have scored in four of those five matches, while their most recent overall game ended in a 2:2 draw with Le Mans.
1 wins, 3 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches
In their last five away matches, Lens have recorded one win, three draws and one defeat. The visitors have scored 11 goals and conceded 8, averaging 2,2 goals scored and 1,6 conceded per game; they have also scored in all five matches. Overall, across their last five matches in all competitions, Lens have two wins, one draw and two defeats, with a 12:7 goal difference and averages of 2,4 goals scored and 1,4 conceded per match. The team have scored in four of those five matches, while their most recent overall game ended in a 2:2 draw with Le Mans.
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: Monaco and Lens
Monaco and Lens have exchanged wins in their last two meetings: Monaco won 3:2 away, having previously lost 1:4 at home. In this sample, Monaco scored 4 goals and conceded 6.
Match timeline
Match events: Monaco — Lens
1 - 0
Paris Brunner
Assist: Matthis Abline
Jonathan Gradit
Replaced: Jean-Clair Todibo
Florian Thauvin
Foul
1 - 1
Matthieu Udol
Assist: Florian Thauvin
Thorgan Hazard
Replaced: Mezian Soares Mesloub
Odsonne Édouard
Replaced: Abdallah Sima
Mathys Detourbet
Replaced: Edan Diop
Michał Skóraś
Replaced: Junior Kadile
Lamine Camara
Foul
Andrija Bulatović
Replaced: Amadou Haidara
Folarin Balogun
Replaced: Matthis Abline
Pape Cabral
Replaced: Denis Zakaria
2 - 1
Jonathan Gradit
Own goal
Mohammed Salisu
Replaced: Paris Brunner
Monaco
Metric
Lens
2
Goals
1
9
Shots
12
6
Shots on target
4
2
Shots off target
4
1
Blocked shots
4
6
Shots inside the box
1
3
Shots outside the box
2
2
Corners
8
13
Fouls
11
3
Offsides
1
52 %
Ball possession, %
48 %
3
Goalkeeper saves
5
53
Total passes
53
465
Accurate passes
455
1
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
1
Goals
9
Shots
12
6
Shots on target
4
2
Shots off target
4
1
Blocked shots
4
6
Shots inside the box
1
3
Shots outside the box
2
2
Corners
8
13
Fouls
11
3
Offsides
1
52 %
Ball possession, %
48 %
3
Goalkeeper saves
5
53
Total passes
53
465
Accurate passes
455
1
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
1
Goals
1
Shots
Shots on target
Shots off target
Blocked shots
Shots inside the box
Shots outside the box
Corners
Fouls
Offsides
Goalkeeper saves
Total passes
Accurate passes
Yellow cards
Red cards
Player statistics
Player ratings: Monaco — Lens
29
Paris Josua Brunner
F · 89 min · goals: 1
7.9
11
M. Abline
F · 76 min · assists: 1
7.2
2
Vanderson
D · 90 min
7.0
72
Sadibou Sané
D · 90 min
6.9
10
A. Golovin
M · 90 min
6.8
1
L. Hrádecký
G · 90 min
6.8
9
F. Balogun
F · 14 min
6.7
7
M. Detourbet
F · 28 min
6.7
15
E. Dier
D · 90 min
6.6
20
Flávio Nazinho
D · 90 min
6.5
6
D. Zakaria
M · 76 min
6.5
19
Pape Cabral
M · 14 min
6.4
8
L. Camara
M · 90 min
6.4
37
E. Diop
M · 62 min
6.3
22
M. Salisu
D · 1 min
0.0
49
I. Touré
M · 0 min
0.0
18
T. Minamino
M · 0 min
0.0
13
C. Mawissa Elebi
D · 0 min
0.0
16
P. Köhn
G · 0 min
0.0
47
S. Benzahra
M · 0 min
0.0
14
M. Udol
D · 90 min · goals: 1
7.5
40
R. Risser
G · 90 min
6.9
32
K. Antonio
D · 90 min
6.9
5
A. Bulatović
M · 18 min
6.8
24
J. Gradit
D · 45 min
6.7
11
O. Édouard
F · 32 min
6.6
20
J. Todibo
D · 45 min
6.5
19
A. Sima
F · 58 min
6.5
10
F. Thauvin
M · 90 min · assists: 1
6.4
2
R. Aguilar
M · 90 min
6.4
27
M. Cuisance
M · 90 min
6.3
38
Mezian Mesloub
M · 58 min
6.3
21
A. Haidara
M · 72 min
6.3
28
J. Kadile
M · 69 min
6.1
22
M. Skóraś
F · 21 min
6.1
9
T. Hazard
M · 32 min
6.0
7
F. Sotoca
F · 0 min
0.0
16
M. Gorgelin
G · 0 min
0.0
29
F. Ivanović
F · 0 min
0.0
31
S. Sagnan
D · 0 min
0.0
Prediction
Monaco vs Lens prediction
There is currently no sufficiently reliable statistical signal for a prediction in this section.
Monaco — Lens
2:2
Draw (X)
Estimated goals: 1.65 — 1.7. The score is a model estimate, not an exact promise.
What is xG: What Is xG (Expected Goals) in Football? · How the xG.Football Prediction Model Works
Factors supporting this pick
Estimated scoring potential: 1.65 : 1.7
Head to head · points: 1.5 : 1.5
Factors against
Overall form · points per game: 2 : 1.4
Home / away form · points: 2 : 1.2
Average goal difference: 0.6 : 1
Prediction
Prediction: Corners — Monaco — Lens
In Monaco's home matches, the average total number of corners is 10,4: the hosts take 4,8 corners and their opponents 5,6. The 8,5 line was beaten in 3 of 5 home matches, while in Lens's 5 away matches the average total is 14,0, with this line exceeded in 4 cases; in this sample, the visitors average 7,4 corners and allow their opponents 6,6. The statistical prediction is over 8,5 corners: the model rated it 5/5, with the calculated probability not specified.
80%
Estimated probability
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Average per match
9.6
Team 4.4
Opponent 5.2
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
10.4
Team 4.8
Opponent 5.6
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
13.6
Team 7
Opponent 6.6
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
14
Team 7.4
Opponent 6.6
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Prediction
Prediction: Shots on target — Monaco — Lens
In Monaco's five home matches, the team averaged 4,2 shots on target and their opponents also averaged 4,2, for a total of 8,4; the 7,5 line was beaten in two matches, so there is no consistent run of high totals here. In Lens's five away matches, the averages were 5,6 shots on target for the team and 4,2 for their opponents, for a total of 9,8, with the line beaten in four of five cases. The model selected over 7,5 with a rating of 4/5; the calculated probability is not specified. The strongest support comes from Lens's overall away form — 5 successful outcomes from 5 — and the head-to-head meetings — 2 from 2 — while Monaco's home matches produced 2 from 5.
80%
Estimated probability
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Average per match
10
Team 5
Opponent 5
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.4
Team 4.2
Opponent 4.2
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
11
Team 6.4
Opponent 4.6
Above the line in 5 of 5 matches
Average per match
9.8
Team 5.6
Opponent 4.2
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Prediction
Prediction: Yellow cards — Monaco — Lens
In Monaco's five home matches, the team averaged 2,2 yellow cards and their opponents 1,8, for an average total of 4,0; the 3,5 line was beaten in four matches, with a run of four consecutive games above this mark. In Lens's five away matches, the averages were 3,0 cards for the team and 2,0 for their opponents, for a total of 5,0, and the line was beaten in all five cases. The model selected over 3,5 with a rating of 3/5; the calculated probability is not specified. The prediction is supported most strongly by Lens's away matches and Monaco's home sample, while the head-to-head meetings produced 1 successful outcome from 2.
60%
Estimated probability
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Average per match
3.2
Team 2
Opponent 1.2
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
4
Team 2.2
Opponent 1.8
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
4.2
Team 2.8
Opponent 1.4
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
5
Team 3
Opponent 2
Above the line in 5 of 5 matches
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Bookmaker odds
Saved odds: Monaco — Lens
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Match result (1X2)
Totals
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Yes · 0%
No · 0%
Match result (1X2)
Monaco · 0%
Draw · 0%
Lens · 0%
Totals
Over +3.5 · 0%
Under +3.5 · 0%
Match information
Match information: Monaco — Lens
Kick-off18 September 2026, 21:45
CompetitionLigue 1
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 5
VenueStade Louis II
CityMonaco
RefereeClement Turpin
FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Monaco — Lens
01 What time does Monaco vs Lens kick off?
Monaco vs Lens (Ligue 1) kicks off 18 September 2026, 21:45.
02 Where is Monaco vs Lens being played?
The match is played at Stade Louis II (Monaco).
03 Who is the referee for Monaco vs Lens?
The referee for Monaco vs Lens is Clement Turpin.
04 What are the over/under odds for Monaco vs Lens?
For Monaco vs Lens, bookmakers offer 2.39 on over 3.5 goals and 1.62 on under 3.5 goals.
05 What are the match winner odds for Monaco vs Lens?
Bookmaker odds for Monaco vs Lens: Monaco — 2.06, Draw — 3.76, Lens — 3.53.
06 What is the recent form of Monaco and Lens?
Monaco: 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 10–7. Lens: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 12–7.
07 How many times have Monaco and Lens played each other?
Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.
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