Monaco vs Lens Prediction and Betting Tips for Round 12 of the Ligue 1 season, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 20:05 GMT. The showdown takes place at the Stade Louis II and will be broadcast live on DAZN France and Amazon Prime (Fra). Monaco sit just below Lens in the table after a narrow defeat last weekend, while the visitors ride into town brimming with confidence. Dive into detailed Ligue 1 Stats before placing your bets, they tell a story worth noting.

• Monaco lost their last Ligue 1 match but bounced back midweek in Europe.
• Lens arrive confident after a dominant 3-0 win over Lorient.
• Both sides average under 10 corners per match this season.
• Saturday’s clash could define who stays in the Ligue 1 top four.

Monaco have been a puzzle this season. One week, they’re brilliant; the next, hesitant. Their recent 1-0 loss to Paris FC ended a six-match unbeaten streak, but they steadied themselves with a midweek European win over Bodo/Glimt. The numbers reveal a team that lives for goals: an average of 2.33 scored per game and 67% of matches hitting over 2.5 goals. Still, their defense leaks: 1.33 goals conceded on average. Under Sebastien Pocognoli, Monaco’s early control has been key; all six of their wins came when they struck before halftime. Can they do it again under the lights in the Principality?

Lens, meanwhile, have found rhythm after a rocky start. A commanding 3-0 win over Lorient saw Odsonne Edouard, Wesley Said, and Samson Baidoo on the scoresheet. They’ve now collected points in six of their last seven league games, four of them victories. Their attack averages just 0.8 goals per game overall, but when they score early, they dominate, winning every away match where they’ve netted in the first half. Still, away games have been tricky, with two of their three defeats coming on the road. Saturday’s test at the Louis II will show whether this Lens team has the steel for a title push.

Statistically, corners might tell a quieter story. Monaco average 9 corners per match, with only 33% of games exceeding 10.5. Lens, on the other hand, stay well below that mark with just 7.4 per game and 20% surpassing 10.5 corners. That’s not exactly end-to-end chaos. Expect a midfield battle, more patience than pace, and fewer corner flags fluttering than one might imagine. Both teams like to control possession and wait for moments rather than bombard the box with crosses.

Still, predicting this one isn’t simple. Lens have taken three of their last four meetings against Monaco, but the hosts have home pride and the firepower, to turn it around. The numbers lean toward a tight contest rather than a blowout. Based on the Ligue 1 Stats, a lower corner count and cautious buildup seem likely. If Monaco rediscover their first-half scoring edge, they could sneak this one, but Lens won’t go quietly.