Lens vs Monaco Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lens vs Monaco

Lens host Monaco at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 21 February.

Lens can’t be ignored when they meet Monaco, especially as betting odds of -154 are available for this prediction. The Full-Time Result market offers strong value here, making the hosts an appealing option.

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Lens have triumphed in their last ten home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating Paris FC 5-0 at Stade Jean Bouin. The Pas-de-Calais side managed six shots on target and had 42% possession, while Wesley Said and Rayan Fofana both scored two goals.

Monaco claimed a 3-1 home victory over Nantes at Stade Louis II in their previous Ligue 1 game. Les Monégasques had 47% of possession and six shots on goal, while Simon Adingra scored twice and Denis Zakaria also found the net.

On Tuesday night, Monaco were beaten 3-2 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lens have won the last two encounters against Monaco. The most recent triumph saw them win 4-1 away at Stade Louis II after a 4-0 home success at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The previous 10 H2H games have featured four Lens wins, three draws and three Monaco victories.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Lens	22	17	1	4	42	17	25	42:17	52
8	Monaco	22	9	4	9	35	34	1	35:34	31

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Lens have 9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts. Les Sang et Or have averaged 53.2% possession, 477.9 passes and 4.9 corners per match, conceding 0.6 goals and 2.8 corners from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.

Top scorer Wesley Said has found the net 5 times, Florian Thauvin 4, with Rayan Fofana and Odsonne Edouard both scoring 3. Leading assistor is Matthieu Udol with 5, while goalie Robin Risser has recorded 6 clean sheets.

Monaco have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.1 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Sebastien Pocognoli's team average 50.1% possession, 431.7 passes, 5.7 corners in their favour and 3.6 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 12.6 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Simon Adingra, Ansu Fati and Mamadou Coulibaly, with 2 goals apiece. Aleksandr Golovin is top assists provider with 4, while Philipp Koehn and Lukas Hradecky have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Lens predicted lineup (4-4-2): Robin Risser (GK), Nidal Celik, Pierre Ganiou, Malang Sarr, Saud Abdulhamid, Adrien Thomasson, Andrija Bulatovic, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Wesley Said, Odsonne Edouard.

Monaco predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Philipp Koehn (GK), Vanderson, Thilo Kehrer, Wout Faes, Caio Henrique, Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Maghnes Akliouche, Ansu Fati, Simon Adingra, Folarin Balogun.

Lens vs Monaco Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Lens vs Monaco betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

We can back Lens at -154 to claim a Ligue 1 victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

Our job is to consult the latest Ligue 1 team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Lens vs Monaco league stats:

• Lens have won 10 consecutive games at home.
• Lens have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Lens have won 14 of their last 19 games at home.
• Monaco have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Lens have won the last 2 games between these teams.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Those that feel bullish when it comes to Lens delivering a big win can find some big priced alternatives on the Asian Handicap. Choose your line and secure a larger potential return.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lens 2 - 0 Monaco

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Lens to win 2-0. The odds of +700 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Folarin Balogun Over 2.5 Shots +130

Folarin Balogun (Monaco) has fired over 2.5 shots in four straight Ligue 1 games away from home. We think that some value can be landed by wagering on Player Shots and you can secure +130 that he goes over the line.

Latest Folarin Balogun Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+700

Shots

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

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Odsonne Edouard to Score +130

Odsonne Edouard (Lens) has scored three goals in his past four Ligue 1 matches on home soil. We’ll take a chance at +130 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Odsonne Edouard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+130

First

+390

Shots

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Monaco Over 3.5 Corners -147

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Monaco in seven consecutive games, while Lens have conceded 4.60 corners on average in their last 10 home matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Monaco Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -147 that this happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lens

Total

7.70 4.90 2.80

Home

10.10 5.50 4.60

Away

8.40 5.30 3.10

Monaco

Total

9.30 5.70 3.60

Home

8.60 4.90 3.70

Away

9.70 4.90 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Lens Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-141

Monaco Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+650

2

+175

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Lens vs Monaco Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookies giving them a 61% probability of winning, Lens might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -154 when it comes to triumphing in this Ligue 1 clash. Monaco are seen as the most unlikely winner at +350.

If you think Lens can win by two or more goals against Monaco, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -122. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -213 on the BTTS market.

Ligue 1 games are always really well covered at the top betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

-154

X

+320

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+108

X

+160

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-500

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-122

2 Hcp +0.75

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+155

Those interested in favourite Odsonne Edouard to find the net first are able to get +390. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +130.

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

First

+130

Anytime

+390

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

First

+160

Anytime

+475

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

First

+165

Anytime

+450

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

First

+170

Anytime

+525

Florian Sotoca (Lens)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Mika Biereth (Monaco)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Folarin Balogun (Monaco)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Allan Saint-Maximin (Lens)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Ansu Fati (Monaco)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)

First

+320

Anytime

+1000

Simon Adingra (Monaco)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Aleksandr Golovin (Monaco)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Saud Abdulhamid (Lens)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Denis Zakaria (Monaco)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Amadou Haidara (Lens)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Stanis Idumbo Muzambo (Monaco)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Mamadou Coulibaly (Monaco)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Ruben Aguilar (Lens)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Malang Sarr (Lens)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Rayan Fofana (Lens)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Mika Biereth (Monaco)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Folarin Balogun (Monaco)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Simon Adingra (Monaco)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Ansu Fati (Monaco)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Allan Saint-Maximin (Lens)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Saud Abdulhamid (Lens)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Denis Zakaria (Monaco)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Mamadou Coulibaly (Monaco)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Ruben Aguilar (Lens)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-

Lens have landed ten straight wins at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Monaco have failed to win in their last five matches on their travels. Les Monégasques have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

In the last meeting at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens defeated Monaco by a 4-0 scoreline. There have been two Lens victories, two draws and one Monaco win in the previous 5 H2H meetings at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Lens Home Stats		10-0-0	2.50	2.10	0.40	6	4	4	6
Monaco Away Stats		2-3-5	2.50	1.00	1.50	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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