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LENS VS MONACO - FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH DETAILS: LENS VS MONACO
As Lens prepare to host Monaco on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this FRANCE: Ligue 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.
LENS PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Lens, currently 1st in the standings with 52 points from 22 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 30 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
MONACO PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Monaco, sitting 8th with 31 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR LENS VS MONACO
Recent meetings between Lens and Monaco have favored Lens, with Monaco claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-1).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Paris FC, Lens recorded a 5-0 victory while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Risser, Sarr, Ganiou, Celik, Udol, Sangare, Thomasson, Abdulhamid, Said, Thauvin, Edouard. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Monaco's last outing came against Nantes, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Kohn, Henrique, Faes, Kehrer, Vanderson, Camara, Zakaria, Adingra, Golovin, Akliouche, Balogun. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Lens are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Lens and Monaco are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR LENS VS MONACO
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Lens's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Monaco's games average 3.2 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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