Ligue 1
Monaco vs Lens
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Louis II.
Monaco vs Lens Prediction & Stats - Ligue 1 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Monaco vs Lens carries real history into this round of the Ligue 1.
The two sides meet on 18/09 (Friday) at Stade Louis II., 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Monaco vs Lens prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Monaco vs Lens
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Monaco vs Lens call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 16-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Monaco the side to beat, with roughly 45% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 1 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Monaco Preview
Monaco reach this fixture 4 match into their Ligue 1. Here is where AS Monaco stand:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.5 points per game
6 scored, at 1.5 a game
2 conceded, at 0.5 a game
AS Monaco, season-wide
5 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Paris Josua Brunner, 3 goals
Most assists: Aleksandr Golovin, 2 assists
Recent results — Monaco
12/09/2026 11:15
04/09/2026 15:05
30/08/2026 14:45
27/08/2026 12:45
23/08/2026 11:15
Lens: how they are travelling
Lens come in 4 matches into their Ligue 1.
Here is what Racing Club de Lens have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
8 scored, at 2 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Racing Club de Lens, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Florian Thauvin, 3 goals
Most assists: Florian Thauvin, 2 assists
Recent results — Racing Club de Lens
13/09/2026 11:15
10/09/2026 15:00
05/09/2026 11:15
29/08/2026 11:15
22/08/2026 11:15
The head-to-head favours Monaco
Recent meetings have tended to go Monaco's way against Lens.
From 23 match(es):
Monaco: 10 win(s)
Lens: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 6
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Monaco vs Lens prediction.
Form comparison Monaco vs Lens
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Monaco
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.26 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.45 | 1.85 |
Away Team
Lens
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.81 | 1.84 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.1 | 1.65 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Monaco and Lens’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in Ligue 1, which makes this a strong betting option.
👉 Prediction: Lens to Win
We’re backing Lens to win in the 1X2 market in the Monaco vs Lens clash.
The odds of 2.88 to win give you good value, and their track record away from home shows they have what it takes to pull off a victory at Stade Louis II..
Fixture information - Monaco vs Lens
Match: Monaco vs Lens
Competition: Ligue 1
Date: Friday, 18/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Louis II.
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Stats
The statistics for Monaco vs Lens that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.75
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 72%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 53%
Cards
6.5
League: 3.11
Corners
12.5
League: 9.67
Home Team
Monaco
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.26 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.45 | 1.85 |
Away Team
Lens
France - Ligue 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.81 | 1.84 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.1 | 1.65 |
Corners
9.5 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Lens received +5% more corners than Monaco in the Ligue 1
10 / Match
Strasbourg
(7)
PSG
(0)
Olympique Marseille
(5)
Le Havre
(4)(9)
Le Mans
(8)
Lorient
(6)
Strasbourg
(4)
Auxerre
Cards
2 / Match
+25% Cards / Match
Lens received +25% more cards than Monaco in the Ligue 1
2.5 / Match
Strasbourg
(1)
PSG
(1)
Olympique Marseille
(4)
Le Havre
(2)(3)
Le Mans
(3)
Lorient
(2)
Strasbourg
(1)
Auxerre
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+33%
Lens is +33% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Strasbourg
(1)
PSG
(2)
Olympique Marseille
(2)
Le Havre
(1)(2)
Le Mans
(0)
Lorient
(1)
Strasbourg
(5)
Auxerre
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+71%
Lens condeded +71% more goals than Monaco
1.75 / Match
Strasbourg
(1)
PSG
(1)
Olympique Marseille
(0)
Le Havre
(0)(2)
Le Mans
(1)
Lorient
(2)
Strasbourg
(2)
Auxerre
Ligue 1 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lille
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Monaco
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Rennes
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 4 |
Lyon
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 5 |
Paris
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 6 |
Strasbourg
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Lorient
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 8 |
Brest
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
PSG
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 10 |
Lens
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 |
Angers
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 |
Troyes
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 |
Olympique Marseille
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 14 |
Le Mans
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 15 |
Auxerre
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 16 |
Le Havre
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Toulouse
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Nice
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | 0.5 |
Odds
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