League leaders RC Lens host an inconsistent AS Monaco side at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday, 21 February, as the race for points heats up in Ligue 1.
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Lens vs Monaco prediction: League leaders to maintain position
Key stats
- Lens are on a three-match winning streak in Ligue 1.
- Les Sang et Or are the best performing home team this term.
- Monaco have lost five of their 10 away league games (W2, D3).
- The Monegasques have received red cards in back-to-back matches.
Correct score prediction: Lens 3-1 Monaco
Lens reclaimed their Ligue 1 position at the top with a 5-0 demolition of Paris FC, but more importantly thanks to PSG’s 3-1 defeat at Rennes. Pierre Sage’s men are now on a four-match winning across all competitions. With 12 league games left, the title is now Lens’ to lose as every point counts.
Monaco have been one of the most inconsistent sides in Ligue 1 this campaign. The Monegasques enter this round following their 3-2 loss in the UEFA Champions League play-offs first leg to PSG, as they blew an early two-goal lead. However, they’re unbeaten in successive league games, having drawn with Nice first, before beating Nantes 3-1 last matchday.
Monaco are struggling with inconsistent form largely due to their huge roster of injuries. They are in for a difficult evening at Lens, with the hosts expected to cruise to victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lens the favourites
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Aside from their opening home loss to Lyon, Lens have won each of their last 10 games at the Bollaert-Delelis. Les Sang et Or comfortably carry the tag of favourites – backed by odds of 13/20 (1.65), implying a 60.6% chance of success.
Sebastien Pocognoli’s side, meanwhile, are winless in four straight competitive away matches (D2, L2). They are considered underdogs with 18/5 (4.60) odds, suggesting a 21.7% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Lens on a streak
Lens are unbeaten in three successive H2Hs against Lens (W2, D1). They have scored four goals in each of their last two meetings, including in the 4-1 victory in November’s reverse fixture.
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Lens preview: Four missing
Samson Baidoo, Kylian Antonio, Jonathan Gradit and Regis Gurtner are all sidelined for this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Risser (GK), Ganiou, Sarr, Celik, Aguilar, Thomasson, Sangare, Udol, Thauvin, Said, Edouard
Last five matches:
- 14/02/26: Paris FC 0-5 Lens (Ligue 1)
- 07/02/26: Lens 3-1 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- 04/02/26: Troyes 2-4 Lens (Coupe de France)
- 30/01/26: Lens 1-0 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- 24/01/26: Marseille 3-1 Lens (Ligue 1)
Monaco preview: Long absentee list
The visitors are in turmoil. They are expected to miss as many as 13 players, including Takumi Minamino, Paul Pogba, Ansu Fati, Aleksander Golovin and Lukas Hradecky.
Predicted lineup: Kohn (GK), Vanderson, Kehrer, Faes, Henrique, Camara, Zakaria, Coulibaly, Biereth, Adingra & Balogun
Last five matches:
- 17/02/26: Monaco 2-3 PSG (UEFA Champions League)
- 13/02/26: Monaco 3-1 Nantes (Ligue 1)
- 08/02/26: Nice 0-0 Monaco (Couple de France)
- 05/02/26: Strasbourg 3-1 Monaco (Coupe de France)
- 31/01/26: Monaco 4-0 Rennes (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Wesley Said
Said took Stade Jean Bouin by storm, netting a brace out of five attempted shots in the 5-0 hammering of Paris FC. He completed 92% (23/25) of his passes, and was perhaps Lens’ best player on the pitch. He is currently fifth in the Ligue 1 scoring charts with 10 goals, four behind Mason Greenwood.