Monaco will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Lens in the opening match of Ligue 1 round 5. Midfielder Anis Soubeir picked up a knock in a 1-1 draw with Strasbourg at the weekend, meaning Matthis Abline could step up, while Folarin Balogun remains sidelined through injury. Monaco have won 70% of their last 10 matches, scoring 1.90 goals per game and conceding just 1.10. Their home record is even stronger, with 75% wins and an average of 2.25 goals scored per match.
Lens, meanwhile, dropped two points in a 2-2 draw with newcomers Le Mans and will be looking to respond. Franjo Ivanovic is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute, while Amadou Haidara could also feature from the opening whistle. Lens have won 50% of their last 10 games, scoring an impressive 2.00 goals per match. Away from home, they average 2.25 goals and have seen BTTS in 75% of their fixtures. The H2H record is closely contested, with Monaco winning 10 of 23 meetings.
As Monaco have won 75% of their last four home matches and concede only 0.75 goals per game at home, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win. Additionally, Monaco or Draw and Over 1.5 goals markets seem tempting (This landed in 91% of the previous 23 H2H meetings).
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Friday 18 September 2026 at 17:45.
What is our Monaco vs Lens prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Monaco 2 - 1 Lens
Monaco vs Lens Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 130 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Paris Brunner @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Paris Brunner @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Lens +0.5 @ -122 Odds
- European Handicap: Lens +1 @ -125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 550 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Monaco - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferMonaco Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwlwwwwwd | 2.30 |
| Home | dwww | 2.50 |
| Away | wlwwwd | 2.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.25 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.75 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.30 | 1.26 | 1.32 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.50 | 1.02 | 1.74 |
Lens Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwlwwllwd | 1.70 |
| Home | dwlwwl | 1.67 |
| Away | wlwd | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.17 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 1.83 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.62 | 1.39 | 2.07 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.59 | 1.57 | 1.64 |
Monaco vs Lens Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Monaco (43%)
23 Matches
Lens (30%)
Monaco vs Lens Past Results
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