Lens 2-3 Monaco
Model accuracy
Match stats
Standouts: F. Thauvin 8.0 · F. Balogun 7.9 · Ansu Fati 7.7
Match analysis
5 sections11:41Lens lost to Monaco 2-3 in the Ligue 1 matchday 23 on 21 February 2026.
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Result and story of the match
It was 1-0 at half-time. Monaco came from behind in the second half to win. Lens scored first, in the 3rd minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 3' O. Edouard, assisted by A. Thomasson → 1-0; 56' F. Thauvin → 2-0; 62' F. Balogun, assisted by M. Coulibaly → 2-1; 70' D. Zakaria, assisted by Caio Henrique → 2-2; 72' A. Fati → 2-3.
VAR intervened 1 time; yellow cards: Lens 2, Monaco 2.
Statistical comparison
Expected goals (xG) Lens 1.79, Monaco 1.70; shots 18-10 (7-5 on target); possession 52%-48%; corners 7-2; pass accuracy 86%-82%.
Goals by half: 1-0 in the first, 1-3 in the second.
Standout players
F. Thauvin was Lens's highest-rated player at 8.0 in 90 minutes: 1 goal, 3 shots on target, 4 key passes, 1 tackle, won 3 of 5 duels.
F. Balogun was Monaco's highest-rated player at 7.9 in 85 minutes: 1 goal, 3 shots on target, won 2 of 4 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
Match summary
21 February 2026: the Ligue 1 matchday 23 match ended Lens 2-3 Monaco. Goals: O. Edouard 3', F. Thauvin 56', F. Balogun 62', D. Zakaria 70', A. Fati 72'. Match stats: possession Lens 52%, Monaco 48%; shots on target 7-5; expected goals (xG) 1.79-1.70.
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