Monaco vs Lens Prediction: The grits of the team from the north will be tested at the Stade Louis II

Monaco vs Lens: Prediction and odds on the Match on 08 November 2025

Under the floodlights at Stade Louis II, Monaco will look to maintain their momentum in front of their home crowd, and this will be against a Lens side that travels to the south hoping to rediscover the defensive steel that made them such a surprise package last season. 

Monaco has built one of the most exciting attacking units in France as the team is fluid, fast, and ruthless in transition. Their ability to turn defence into attack in seconds makes them one of the hardest sides to contain. Standing in their way for 9 points is Lens, who are still searching for consistency after a rocky start. 

Lens have shown flashes of their former brilliance particularly in build-up play and pressing — but have struggled to maintain rhythm against top-half opponents. The matchup pits Monaco’s firepower against Lens’ tactical discipline, with both sides aware that a single mistake could decide the outcome.

Monaco: Form and Statistics

Monaco have been in excellent scoring form this season and average around 2.4 goals per game in recent Ligue 1 games. Their attack thrives on quick combinations and vertical passing. However, their defence remains vulnerable, conceding roughly 1.5 goals per game, often due to their high pressing and adventurous full-backs.

At home, Monaco tends to dominate possession and create high-quality chances, especially in the first half hour. They have scored first in most of their recent home matches, using early momentum to control proceedings.

Lens: Form and Statistics

Lens has steadied after a difficult start to the season. Their recent form shows improvement as the team averages about 1.5 goals per game and has a very tight defensive record. Despite losing key players in the summer, their system remains well-drilled. Lens relies heavily on wing-back play and quick transitions, but finishing efficiency remains inconsistent.

Lens has found points harder to come by away from home, often conceding late goals, leading to the team dropping points. The team is still organized and physically competitive and remains capable of frustrating bigger teams.

Monaco: Lineup

🔖Monaco predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Köhn; Kehrer, Salisu, Henrique; Teze, Golovin, Coulibaly, Ouattara; Akliouche, Balogun, Minamino

⛔️Out: Zakaria (out), Camara (out), Vanderson (out), Dier (out), Mawissa (out), Pogba (out), Fati (doubtful), Diatta (doubtful), Hrádecký (out)

👤Head coach: Sébastien Pocognoli

Lens: Lineup

🔖Lens predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Risser; Gradit, Baidoo, Sarr; Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol; Thauvin, Saïd; Édouard

⛔️Out: None

👤Head coach: Pierre Sage

Monaco vs Lens Match Prediction 08 November 2025

A review of the recent head-to-head information between Monaco and Lens averages 3 goals per game, while BTTS has occurred in 6 of their last 8 meetings. Monaco at home usually scores at least 1 goal, but Lens struggles to keep a clean sheet, especially when playing against any of the top 6 sides in Ligue 1. Both teams score a goal before the first half ends.

Hence, it is very clear that this fixture is built for goals, especially when reviewing Monaco’s attacking freedom and Lens’ pressing intensity. This has the potential to produce an entertaining, back-and-forth contest. Lens is an improving side, but Monaco’s home form and attacking quality could give them the decisive edge. We expect BTTS, over 2.5 goals, a win for the home side, and a potential score of 3-1. Below are my best predictions:

Our main prediction will be the over 2.5 goals at 1.65 odds from Betway

Our betting tip will be W2 to win at 2.10 odds from Bet365

Our final betting tip will be the over 3.5 goals at 2.35 odds from 1xbet