Lens – Monaco

Match analysis

Lens, sitting tenth with four points after one win, one draw and two defeats, will host second‑placed Monaco, who sit on ten points unbeaten from three victories and a draw. The home side have scored eight and conceded seven, while Monaco boast a tidy six‑two goal difference, underlining their defensive solidity. A win would propel Lens back into the top half, whereas Monaco look to extend their flawless run and cement their challenge for the title. The last encounter between the clubs favoured the French giants, adding an extra edge to what promises to be a decisive clash in the mid‑table battle.