Round 5 - Ligue 1
AS Monaco FC VS Racing Club de Lens
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19 September, 2026
Overview:
AS Monaco enter this Ligue 1 meeting as the more attack-oriented side, with strong home numbers and a high-pressing style that can create sustained pressure. RC Lens are typically organized and competitive, so the matchup projects as a close game with Monaco holding a slight edge at home.[1][3][9]
Recent H2H results: Monaco 3-2 Lens
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of AS Monaco FC.
Monaco should dominate territory through pressing and direct attacks, while Lens will likely focus on compactness, denying central space, and exploiting transitions. The decisive factor is whether Monaco's high line can suppress Lens counters without conceding clear chances.[1][9][10]
Monaco's stronger home production and high pressing profile slightly outweigh Lens' ability to stay compact and counter, increasing the likelihood of a narrow home win or draw.[1][3][9]
Last Update: 02-08-2026
Stats:
| AS Monaco FC | Racing Club de Lens |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.85 | 1.35 |
| Win Probability | |
| 49 | 24 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 24 | 4 | 6 | 76 |
| 2 | RC Lens | 22 | 4 | 8 | 70 |
| 3 | Lille | 18 | 7 | 9 | 61 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyon | 18 | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| 5 | Marseille | 18 | 5 | 11 | 59 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59 |
| 7 | Monaco | 16 | 6 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 15 | 8 | 11 | 53 |
| 9 | Lorient | 11 | 12 | 11 | 45 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 12 | 8 | 13 | 44 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 11 | 11 | 12 | 44 |
| 12 | Brest | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 |
| 13 | Angers SCO | 9 | 9 | 16 | 36 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 7 | 14 | 13 | 35 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34 |
| 16 | Nice | 7 | 11 | 16 | 32 |
| 17 | Nantes | 5 | 8 | 20 | 23 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 8 | 23 | 17 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 34 | 21 | 5 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 27 | 16 | 1 |
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 33 | 16 | 8 |
| L. Sinayoko | AJA | MAL | 32 | 13 | 4 |