Lens v Monaco result
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Lens 3–0 Monaco — Lens won this Ligue 1 match.
The result
Lens beat Monaco 3–0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 on Saturday 22 April.
Lens have scored in 13 consecutive matches.
The goals
Lens led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Lens: Loïs Openda (9’; 16’, assisted by D. Machado) and Adrien Thomasson (56’, assisted by Loïs Openda).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Lens 2.32, Monaco 1.69, from 21 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
F. Letexier showed two yellow cards — against 4.1 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Monaco: G. Maripán (22’) and W. Ben Yedder (68’).
What it changes
Lens’s three-goal margin was the biggest of round 32, across 10 matches.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Loïs Openda (Lens) 15.0, D. Machado (Lens) 6.7 and Adrien Thomasson (Lens) 5.4 led the match.
Next up
Lens next travel to Club Brugge KV on 21 October 2026.
Monaco next travel to Lorient on 18 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Lens: Club Brugge KV v Lens, Wednesday 21 October — the preview. Next for Monaco: Lorient v Monaco, Sunday 18 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Lens 3–0 Monaco · Ligue 1
- Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis · Lens
- Referee: F. Letexier
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lens 3 · draws 2 · Monaco 1 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Lens 4W 0D 1L · Monaco 3W 1D 1L
Lens 3–0 Monaco (Ligue 1): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 16 April 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lens for / against | Line | Monaco for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.86 for · 3.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.6 for · 3.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.14 for · 9 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.2 for · 13.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.57 for · 3.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5 for · 6.6 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.86 for · 13.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13 for · 13 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.57 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.6 for · 1.4 against n 5 Last 5 |
Referee: F. Letexier — 4.1 yellow cards a game, 0.1 red cards, 23.2 fouls over 10 matches (1.7 to the home side, 2.4 to the away side).
Lens
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Labeau Lascary n 8 | 11.1 | 6.1 | 0 | — |
| S. Abdul Samed n 8 | 89.8 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Loïs Openda n 8 | 71.3 | 1.9 | 1.3 | — |
| J. Le Cardinal n 8 | 59.5 | 1.9 | 1.3 | — |
| W. Saïd n 8 | 36.4 | 1.9 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loïs Openda n 8 | 71.3 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| W. Saïd n 8 | 36.4 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| S. Fofana n 8 | 87.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| F. Sotoca n 8 | 85.1 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| A. Fulgini n 8 | 63.1 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loïs Openda n 8 | 71.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| W. Saïd n 8 | 36.4 | 0.9 | 0 |
| A. Claude-Maurice n 8 | 30.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 67.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| D. Machado n 8 | 48.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Le Cardinal n 8 | 59.5 | 3 |
| A. Claude-Maurice n 8 | 30.9 | 2.9 |
| D. Machado n 8 | 48.8 | 2.5 |
| Przemysław Frankowski n 8 | 79.1 | 2.3 |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 67.4 | 2 |
Monaco
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Volland n 8 | 51.1 | 3.3 | 1.5 | — |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 20.6 | 2.7 | 0.5 | — |
| T. Minamino n 8 | 35.6 | 2.5 | 1.3 | — |
| Y. Fofana n 8 | 82.6 | 1.9 | 1.1 | — |
| B. Embolo n 8 | 41.8 | 1.9 | 2.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Volland n 8 | 51.1 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| W. Ben Yedder n 8 | 64 | 3 | 1.8 |
| B. Embolo n 8 | 41.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Vanderson n 8 | 72.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Gelson Martins n 8 | 35.8 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Volland n 8 | 51.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| W. Ben Yedder n 8 | 64 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| B. Embolo n 8 | 41.8 | 0.8 | 0 |
| E. Ben Seghir n 8 | 59.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Edan Diop n 3 | 49.7 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gelson Martins n 8 | 35.8 | 4.1 |
| Vanderson n 8 | 72.1 | 3.9 |
| Edan Diop n 3 | 49.7 | 3 |
| Y. Fofana n 8 | 82.6 | 2.7 |
| Caio Henrique n 8 | 83.9 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Nübel n 8 | 93.8 | 3.8 |
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Match statistics & details
| Lens | Monaco | |
|---|---|---|
| 63% | Possession | 37% |
| 2.32 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.69 |
| 21 | Shots | 11 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 10 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 10 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 2 | Corners | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 8 | Fouls | 14 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 4 |
| 605 | Passes | 347 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 76% |
Lens player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Samba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| J. Gradit | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.6 |
| K. Danso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| F. Medina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Fofana | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| F. Sotoca | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Loïs Openda | 89 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Przemysław Frankowski | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Onana | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| D. Machado | 77 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| A. Thomasson | 77 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Haïdara sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Fulgini sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Le Cardinal sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Ł. Poręba sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Buksa sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Monaco player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Nübel | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Vanderson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| A. Disasi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| G. Maripán | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 7 |
| Caio Henrique | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Y. Fofana | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| I. Jakobs | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Camara | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Volland | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| W. Ben Yedder | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.2 |
| K. Diatta | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Edan Diop sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Minamino sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Boadu sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| E. Matazo sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Lens v Monaco — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-08-20 Monaco 1–4 Lens
- 2022-05-21 Lens 2–2 Monaco
- 2022-01-30 Lens 2–4 Monaco
- 2021-08-21 Monaco 0–2 Lens
- 2021-05-23 Lens 0–0 Monaco
- 2020-12-16 Monaco 0–3 Lens
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lens and Monaco?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lens won 3, Monaco won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lens and Monaco?
- Recent form — Lens 4W 0D 1L; Monaco 3W 1D 1L.
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