21 August 2021 at 15:00

02
Full Time
Referee: J. Pignard

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Monaco3wins
2draws10 meetings
Lens5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.8

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (55%) — the odds may underestimate Lens.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 57.3%Draw 27.2%Away 20.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.703.504.60
Max1.793.774.99
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Monaco · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market54.5%25.9%19.6%
Public market55.2%25.0%19.8%

Monaco vs Lens — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lens
Result vs. Market: Monaco (57%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

MonacoHalf-time:00Lens
9Shots4
2Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
21/02/26Lens2–3Monaco1.65/4.33/4.75
08/11/25Monaco1–4Lens2.08/3.88/3.28
17/05/25Lens4–0Monaco3.96/4.00/1.83
01/09/24Monaco1–1Lens1.86/3.81/3.87
25/02/24Lens2–3Monaco2.37/3.55/2.86
02/09/23Monaco3–0Lens2.09/3.74/3.09
22/04/23Lens3–0Monaco2.11/3.54/3.43
20/08/22Monaco1–4Lens1.76/3.93/4.42
21/05/22Lens2–2Monaco3.29/3.98/2.04
21/08/21Monaco0–2Lens1.75/3.67/4.78

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Monaco

W 526D 304L 301
Over 2.550
Goals scored1763

Away Record: Lens

W 343D 256L 275
Over 2.543
Goals scored1110

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lens defeated Monaco 2:0. The match was played in Ligue 1 2021. Goals were scored by I. Ganago 51′, S. Banza 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Monaco had 71% possession while Lens held 29%. Monaco had 9 shots (2 on target) compared to 4 (2 on target) for Lens. Monaco made 5 substitutions, Lens made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Monaco and Lens — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Monaco
Lens
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
D. MachadoP. Frankowski
51′
I. Ganago

assist: J. Clauss

60′Cheick Doucouré
61′Jean-Louis Leca
A. TchouaméniGelson Martins
63′
K. DiattaM. Boadu
63′
W. Ben YedderK. Volland
63′
65′
I. GanagoY. Cahuzac
75′
G. KakutaM. Haïdara
75′
F. SotocaS. Banza
S. DiopFàbregas
76′
R. AguilarD. Sidibé
83′
90+3′
M. HaïdaraI. Boura
90+4′
S. Banza

assist: P. Frankowski

Full Time

Match Statistics

Monaco had 71% possession against Lens's 29%. Monaco registered 9 shots (2 on target) while Lens managed 4 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 13–3. Fouls committed: 11–14.

2Shots on Goal2
6Shots off Goal2
9Total Shots4
1Blocked Shots0
2Shots insidebox3
7Shots outsidebox1
11Fouls14
13Corner Kicks3
2Offsides0
71%Ball Possession29%
1Yellow Cards1
1Red Cards1
0Goalkeeper Saves2
583Total passes239
502Passes accurate173
86%Passes %72%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Monaco have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Lens show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Monaco

DLWWWW

Lens

DWWLWL

Monaco vs Lens Head to Head Results

Monaco and Lens have met 21 times — Monaco won 9, Lens won 5, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Monaco leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 77 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.67 per match (42 for the home side, 35 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (81%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2022.

9

Monaco

7

Drawn

5

Lens

Goals: 42Goals: 35

Recent Meetings (21)

21 Feb 2026Lens2 – 3Monaco
8 Nov 2025Monaco1 – 4Lens
17 May 2025Lens4 – 0Monaco
1 Sept 2024Monaco1 – 1Lens
25 Feb 2024Lens2 – 3Monaco
2 Sept 2023Monaco3 – 0Lens
22 Apr 2023Lens3 – 0Monaco
20 Aug 2022Monaco1 – 4Lens
21 May 2022Lens2 – 2Monaco
30 Jan 2022Lens2 – 4Monaco
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026