Monaco 2-1 Lens
Model accuracy
Match stats
Standouts: R. Risser 7.9 · Paris Josua Brunner 7.7 · Sadibou Sané 7.5
Match analysis
5 sections11:58Monaco beat Lens 2-1 in the Ligue 1 matchday 5 on 18 September 2026.
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Result and story of the match
It was 1-0 at half-time. Monaco scored first, in the 32nd minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 32' P. Brunner, assisted by M. Abline → 1-0; 57' M. Udol, assisted by F. Thauvin → 1-1; 84' J. Gradit (own goal) → 1-2.
VAR intervened 1 time; yellow cards: Monaco 1, Lens 1.
Statistical comparison
Expected goals (xG) Monaco 1.75, Lens 1.19; shots 9-12 (6-4 on target); possession 50%-50%; corners 2-8; pass accuracy 87%-86%.
Chance quality backed up the result: an xG gap of 0.56.
Goals by half: 1-0 in the first, 1-1 in the second.
Standout players
Paris Josua Brunner was Monaco's highest-rated player at 7.7 in 89 minutes: 1 goal, 3 shots on target, 2 key passes, 1 tackle, won 4 of 14 duels.
R. Risser was Lens's highest-rated player at 7.9 in 90 minutes: 5 saves.
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
Monaco beat Lens 2-1 in the Ligue 1 matchday 5 on 18 September 2026. Goals: P. Brunner 32', M. Udol 57', J. Gradit 84' (o.g.). Match stats: possession Monaco 50%, Lens 50%; shots on target 6-4; expected goals (xG) 1.75-1.19.
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