Lens vs Monaco: match statistics
Lens is displaying impressive home form with a 91% win rate at their venue and a goal difference of +16. The hosts have won their last five home matches, scoring an average of 1.91 goals while conceding just 0.45 per game. Monaco's away performances are significantly weaker, with a win rate of just 20% and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors struggle to keep clean sheets (only 20% CS%), and their recent away form sequence (lwldwllldd) highlights issues with consistency. Lens dominates in xG (1.63 vs Monaco's 1.34), confirming the hosts' qualitative superiority. Given such a significant disparity between Lens's home strength and Monaco's away struggles, a decisive victory for the hosts is the most likely scenario.
Lens vs Monaco: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lens played against Monaco in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Lens has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Monaco has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Lens scores 1.91 goals per game and allows 0.77. Monaco scores 1.59 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Lens's games and 59% of Monaco's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 59%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lens has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.44 per game. Lens takes 13.9 shots per game, while Monaco takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Lens leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 1.09 goals per game after halftime. Monaco leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lens's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Monaco, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Lens is displaying impressive home form with a 91% win rate at their venue and a goal difference of +16. The hosts have won their last five home matches, scoring an average of 1.91 goals while conceding just 0.45 per game. Monaco's away performances are significantly weaker, with a win rate of just 20% and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors struggle to keep clean sheets (only 20% CS%), and their recent away form sequence (lwldwllldd) highlights issues with consistency. Lens dominates in xG (1.63 vs Monaco's 1.34), confirming the hosts' qualitative superiority. Given such a significant disparity between Lens's home strength and Monaco's away struggles, a decisive victory for the hosts is the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Lens | Monaco | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Lens is 50% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Lens · 1.6 pts / game - Monaco
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Lens is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.91 goals / game - Lens · 1.59 goals / game - Monaco
Lens is 101% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.77 goals / game - Lens · 1.55 goals / game - Monaco
Lens scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Monaco keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
Monaco scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 meczów), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lens
Over / Under - Monaco
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lens is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.64 pts / game - Lens · 1.32 pts / game - Monaco
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 77%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Monaco - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Lens
Monaco
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Lens | Liga | Monaco | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.68 | 2.82 | ▲ 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 49% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 29% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 70% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Lens's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Monaco. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lens vs Monaco?
The Ligue 1 match finished Lens 2:3 Monaco. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lens vs Monaco?
Lens score 1.91 goals per game on average and Monaco 1.59. The Ligue 1 average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Lens's matches and 59% of Monaco's.
What form are Lens and Monaco in?
Over the last 5 games Lens have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Monaco 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lens vs Monaco?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.