Monaco vs Lens: match statistics
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Monaco vs Lens: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Monaco plays Lens in Ligue 1 (France). The game is scheduled for September 18, 2026. Venue: Stade Louis II..
Recent form
Monaco has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.50 points per game. Lens has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Monaco scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 0.50. Lens scores 2.00 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Monaco's games and 75% of Lens's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 75%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lens has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.27 per game. Monaco takes 10.5 shots per game, while Lens takes 15.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Monaco leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Lens leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Monaco's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Lens, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Monaco | Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.29 |
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.
Monaco is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2.5 pts / game - Monaco · 1 pts / game - Lens
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 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Monaco · 2 goals / game - Lens
Monaco is 250% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Monaco · 1.75 goals / game - Lens
Monaco scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 games), while Lens keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 games).
Lens scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while Monaco keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 games).
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 - Monaco
Over / Under - Lens
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Monaco - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Lens - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 75% |
| No goal | 50% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 25% |
| No goal | 25% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Monaco
Lens
* 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
| Monaco | Liga | Lens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.75 | ▲ 3.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 53% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 28% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 67% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Monaco's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Lens. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Monaco and Lens play?
Monaco face Lens on September 18, 2026 in Ligue 1 at Stade Louis II.. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Monaco and Lens?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Monaco won 1, Lens won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Monaco vs Lens?
Monaco score 1.50 goals per game on average and Lens 2.00. The Ligue 1 average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Monaco's matches and 75% of Lens's.
What form are Monaco and Lens in?
Over the last 5 games Monaco have a 3-1-0 record (2.50 points per game) and Lens 1-1-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Monaco vs Lens?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Monaco vs Lens: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.