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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Michaël Cuisance 20'
32' Paris Brunner (Matthis Abline)
↓ Jean-Clair Todibo ↑Jonathan Gradit 45'
HT
Florian Thauvin 53'
Matthieu Udol (Florian Thauvin) 57'
↓ Abdallah Sima ↑Odsonne Édouard 58'
↓ Mezian Soares Mesloub ↑Thorgan Hazard 58'
62' ↓ Edan Diop ↑Mathys Detourbet
↓ Junior Kadile ↑Michał Skóraś 69'
71' Lamine Camara
↓ Amadou Haidara ↑Andrija Bulatović 72'
76' ↓ Matthis Abline ↑Folarin Balogun
76' ↓ Denis Zakaria ↑Pape Cabral
84' Jonathan Gradit
90'+2 ↓ Paris Brunner ↑Mohammed Salisu
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monaco
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Hrádecký 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vanderson 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Sadibou Sané
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Dier 
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
99
Passes
7
Duels
Flávio Nazinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Edan Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Lamine Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Zakaria
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Aleksandr Golovin 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Matthis Abline 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Paris Brunner
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Philipp Köhn 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christian Mawissa Elebi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Salisu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Benzahra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Folarin Balogun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathys Detourbet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Kyllian Antonio
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Jean-Clair Todibo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Matthieu Udol 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
Ruben Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michaël Cuisance 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Amadou Haidara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Junior Kadile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Florian Thauvin 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.4
Rating
Mezian Mesloub
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Abdallah Sima
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonathan Gradit 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Souleymane Sagnan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thorgan Hazard 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Andrija Bulatović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franjo Ivanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michał Skóraś
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | Lens | 2 - 3 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 11/08/2025 | Monaco | 1 - 4 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 05/17/2025 | Lens | 4 - 0 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 09/01/2024 | Monaco | 1 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 02/25/2024 | Lens | 2 - 3 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 01/07/2024 | Lens | 2 - 2 (PEN 5-6) | Monaco | Coupe de France | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 09/02/2023 | Monaco | 3 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis-II |
| 04/22/2023 | Lens | 3 - 0 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 08/20/2022 | Monaco | 1 - 4 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Louis II |
| 05/21/2022 | Lens | 2 - 2 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
Monaco Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Monaco
Lens
Monaco
Lens
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Own Goal Rescues Monaco After Lens Fightback
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A dramatic encounter defined by fine margins and a crucial VAR intervention proved the league leaders possess the grit necessary for a genuine title charge.
The VAR Flashpoint
The Stade Louis II was treated to breathless action right from the first whistle. The Intensity was off the charts as the visitors looked to disrupt the hosts' rhythm early on. The pivotal moment of the opening half arrived in the twentieth minute when Michaël Cuisance thought he had won a golden opportunity from the penalty spot. However, a lengthy VAR review overturned the decision, completely shifting the momentum of the pitch. Surviving the early scare, the home side regrouped. They edged possession slightly, allowing them to dictate the tempo heading into the break. Just past the half-hour mark, a crisp setup from Matthis Abline found Paris Brunner, who expertly buried the chance to put his side ahead.
Northern Resistance
Refusing to roll over, the away side came out fighting in the second half, completely restoring the Balance of play. They peppered the penalty area, racking up ten shots inside the box and forcing a string of exceptional saves from the keepers, who tallied eight crucial stops between them on the night. The relentless pressure paid dividends in the fifty-seventh minute. Florian Thauvin orchestrated a brilliant attacking move, picking out Matthieu Udol, who fired home a well-deserved equaliser. The momentum had swung entirely back to the visitors, turning the match into a tightly contested midfield battle where every loose ball felt critical and both sets of supporters nervously urged their teams forward.
Cruel Conclusion
As the clock ticked down, the massive Stakes for the league leaders became incredibly apparent. A draw would have been a fantastic result for the travelling side, but disaster struck in the dying moments. Defending deep in his own penalty area, Jonathan Gradit inadvertently turned the ball into his own net in the eighty-fourth minute. It was a heartbreaking twist for a squad that had defended so resolutely to earn a point. Monaco held onto their slender lead to secure all three points, leaving Lens completely empty-handed despite a valiant performance. The late victory keeps the Principality club unbeaten and firmly stationed at the summit of the table.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned a penalty for Lens in the 20th minute, preventing them from taking an early lead and drastically shifting the first-half momentum toward Monaco.
What does this mean for Monaco's season?
The hard-fought victory extends Monaco's unbeaten start and keeps them at the top of the league, proving they can grind out tough results under immense pressure.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Monaco Face Lens in Crucial Title Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A flawless start has Monaco dreaming of league glory, but a desperate Lens side could throw a wrench into their title aspirations.
The Setup
The Monaco juggernaut rolls into Stade Louis II this September 18, boasting a flawless nine points from three matches. A towering Form rating underlines their blistering pace, keeping them firmly anchored in the title race. Lens arrive sitting tenth, searching for consistency after a stuttering early campaign. Despite the gap in the standings, a strong Balance indicator suggests the visitors have the tools to frustrate their high-flying hosts, raising the overall Stakes for a home side that cannot afford to drop points.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Paris Brunner going head-to-head with the dangerous Franjo Ivanović. Brunner has been electric up front for Monaco, dictating the attacking tempo and finishing with ruthlessness. Ivanović, meanwhile, provides Lens with a crucial focal point to relieve pressure and strike directly on the counter. An impressive Stars metric guarantees fireworks when these two contrasting talents share the pitch.
Our Prediction
Monaco's momentum looks far too strong to halt at home. Expect the hosts to dictate possession early, weathering a physical midfield battle before wearing Lens down in the second half for a comfortable 2-0 victory.