AS Monaco vs RC Lens Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

AS Monaco vs RC Lens Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 8, 2025 | Stade Louis-II | Ligue 1 | 20:05 GMT

We have some incredible football in France on show on Saturday evening. Two early title contenders Monaco and Lens will battle it out to continue their respective pursuits in hunting down and dethroning PSG.

Key Betting Tips: RC Lens Double Chance at 1.8 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Monaco vs Lens Predicted Lineups

Monaco Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Köhn; Henrique, Salisu, Kehrer; Ouattara, Coulibaly, Minamino, Teze; Golovin; Balogun, Akliouche.

Lens Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Risser; Sarr, Baidoo, Gradit; Udol, Thomasson, Sangare, Aguilar; Said, Thauvin; Edouard.

Monaco vs Lens Current League Standings

These sides are very close at the top of the standings, separated by just two points. Monaco sit just behind Lens, winning six, drawing twice and losing three of their opening 11 matches. Their 20-point haul is enough for fifth place, but they just four off PSG.

As for Lens, they have also been defeated three times in a seemingly unpredictable and very competitive Ligue 1 this season, but their one more win puts them in third.

Monaco vs Lens Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

These sides have met 22 times in recent history; Monaco rise on top of the draws by a smidge with nine wins to Lens’ five. In the most recent five affairs, Monaco have won twice, or three times if we can count a penalty shootout win in the Coupe de France!

• May 17, 2025: Lens 4-0 Monaco (Ligue 1)
• September 1, 2024: Monaco 1-1 Lens (Ligue 1)
• February 25, 2024: Lens 2-3 Monaco (Ligue 1)
• January 7, 2024: Lens 2-2p Monaco (Coupe de France)
• September 2, 2023: Monaco 3-0 Lens (Ligue 1)

Monaco and Lens Recent Matches Analysis

Monaco Last 5 Matches:

• Monaco 1-0 Bodø/Glimt (A) – Champions League
• Monaco 0-1 Paris FC (H) – Ligue 1
• Monaco 5-3 Nantes (A) – Ligue 1
• Monaco 1-0 Toulouse (H) – Ligue 1
• Monaco 0-0 Tottenham (H) – Champions League

Monaco have been involved in some all-timers so far this season, winning 5-2 and 5-3 in their opening games.

Lens Last 5 Matches:

• Lens 2-1 Auxerre (A) – Ligue 1
• Lens 2-1 Paris FC (H) – Ligue 1
• Lens 2-1 Marseille (H) – Ligue 1
• Lens 0-2 Metz (A) – Ligue 1
• Lens 3-0 Lorient (H) – Ligue 1

Lens do love a 2-1 win – accruing three of them in their last five matches.

Monaco vs Lens Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in Lens avoiding defeat. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Monaco vs Lens Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Lens Double Chance @ 1.8 - Recent form suggests confidence in a high scoring game. Lens have been very strong this year, and our algorithm suggests that they could narrowly avoid defeat or win this match.

Key Players to Watch: Monaco vs Lens

Kassoum Ouattara (Monaco): The 21-year-old has been very consistent so far this year, even collecting three assists in eight matches for his efforts.

Adrien Thomasson (Lens): The midfielder has impressed so far, finding four assists already this campaign.

Monaco vs Lens Match Facts

Referee: Bastien Dechepy.

Stadium Information: Located in Monaco, the Stade Louis-II can hold up to just under 19,000 supporters.

Monaco vs Lens: Final Prediction

Monaco 1-1 Lens