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As one of the five unbeaten teams in Ligue 1, Monaco will look to extend their impressive streak when Lens travel south to Stade Louis II on Friday, 18 September.
Monaco have dropped points only once this season, while Lens have lost two of their four games already.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Monaco vs Lens key stats
- Monaco are unbeaten in two competitive home games this term.
- Les Monegasques have won two of their last five H2Hs (D1, L2).
- Lens are winless in two away Ligue 1 outings (D1, L1).
- The Blood and Gold have conceded seven goals in four games.
Monaco vs Lens preview: Monegasques aim consolidate unbeaten streak
Monaco vs Lens — Tale of the Tape
| Monaco | vs | Lens |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 10th |
| 10 | Points | 4 |
| 6 | Goals For | 8 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 8th | Home / Away Rank | 15th |
Monaco’s five-game unbeaten streak across all competitions came to a halt at Stade de la Meinau, as Strasbourg held them to a 1-1 draw.
That also includes a three-game undefeated run in the league, with the Monegasques beating the likes of PSG and Monaco along the way.
Lens will look to dent Filipe Luis’ stunning start to his Monaco tenure, with the visitors beating the hosts 4-1 here last season.
Folarin Balogun and Ansu Fati are both nearing a return from knee and calf issues respectively, and could find themselves included in the matchday squad. Takumi Minamino, Jordan Teze and Mamadou Coulibaly are all sidelined with muscle injuries.
Lens also have a huge injury list to deal with, with Samson Baidoo, Yacine Titraoui, Jonathan Gradit, Jhoanner Chavez and Maik Nawrocki all set to miss this clash.
The Blood and Gold sit 10th after four rounds, losing twice already this season and winless in three straight Ligue 1 games. Their 5-2 win over Auxerre on the opening day remains their only league win so far.
Most recently, they were held to a 2-2 draw by newly-promoted Le Mans, days after stealing three Champions League points from under Slavia Praha’s noses with a 3-2 league phase win.
After just six games in charge, Dino Toppmoller, who succeeded Pierre Sage in the summer, is under fire. A positive league result is the need of the hour if he is set to continue with the Lensois.
Monaco vs Lens form guide & betting tips
| Monaco | vs | Lens |
|---|---|---|
WWWWD |
Last five | WLLWD |
| 10 | Goals For | 11 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 9 |
WWWD |
Ligue 1 form | WLLD |
Whispers predicts: Monaco 3-2 Lens
According to Bet365, Monaco to win a 11/10 (2.10) carries weight. The hosts are in relatively superior form and have beaten Lens 3-2 in their most recent encounter.
Lens have scored in all but one game this season, making BTTS – Yes a worthwhile bet. Combining the two, Monaco to win & BTTS – Yes at 5/2 (3.50) offers the best returns of the lot.
Over 3.5 total goals at 13/10 (2.30) offers significant dividends. Each of their last three H2Hs, and four of their last five have crossed the mark. In fact, three of their last five H2Hs have gone beyond 4.5 total goals.
Paris Brunner has been Monaco’s standout star in attack this term, scoring five goals across six competitive encounters, including the equaliser against Strasbourg last time out. Backing him to score anytime at 11/10 (2.10) is a bet worth considering.
> Monaco to win a 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Monaco to win & BTTS – Yes at 5/2 (3.50) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 3.5 total goals at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Likely
> Paris Brunner to score anytime at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable