Lens vs Como preview
In the UEFA Champions League fixture between Lens and Como, the probabilities indicate a 28% chance for Lens to win, a 24% chance for a draw, and a 48% chance for Como to secure victory. The most likely scoreline predicted by our model is 1-2, occurring at a rate of 9%.
Como's recent form shows five wins in their last six matches, while Lens has alternated wins and losses, with only two victories in their last six. The expected goals are 1.49 for Lens and 1.89 for Como, suggesting a strong attacking performance from Como. The model also projects a 66% likelihood of over 2.5 goals and a 67% chance for both teams to score, indicating a potential for an open game.
Why this pick: Lens vs Como
Model inputs: per-match averages over each side's last 10 played matches (Lens 10, Como 10). PPDA — lower means more intense pressing.
xG and npxG (non-penalty) per match, deep completions (passes received within ~20 yards of goal) and xPTS (expected points) from Understat match data. Bold marks the stronger side on each line.
Lens vs Como: model vs market
| Source | Lens | Draw | Como |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 30% | 24% | 46% |
| Market | 26% | 25% | 49% |
| Published | 27% | 24% | 48% |
| Edge | +1% | 0% | -1% |
- Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.89 vs 1.49.
- Better recent form: 5 wins in the last 6 vs 3 for the opposition.
Edge = our published probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page. Best available price on the pick: 2.00, recorded — the top price across the 10 books we record, each at its own last update. Expected return at that price: -3.1% per unit staked (published probability × price − 1).
Lens vs Como odds movement
Median bookmaker price on Como, 16 snapshots since 2026-10-28.
| Selection | First | Latest | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens | 2.90 | 3.66 | +0.76 |
| Draw | 3.83 | 3.90 | +0.07 |
| Como | 2.20 | 1.95 | -0.25 |
A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.
Lens and Como expected goals
The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.
- Total expected goals
- 3.38
- Attack rating (Lens / Como)
- 0.91 / 1.40
- Defence rating (Lens / Como)
- 1.03 / 0.86
Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.
Lens vs Como score probability
Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.
Rows: Lens goals. Columns: Como goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.
Lens vs Como goals probability
Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.
- Both teams to score
- 67%
- No goals (0–0)
- 4%
Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.
All markets for Lens vs Como
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Lens | 27% | 3.69 |
| Draw | 24% | 4.08 | |
| Como | 48% | 2.06 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 66% | 1.52 |
| Under 2.5 | 34% | 2.92 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 67% | 1.50 |
| No | 33% | 3.01 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Lens or draw) | 52% | 1.94 |
| 12 (either side) | 76% | 1.32 | |
| X2 (draw or Como) | 73% | 1.37 | |
| Handicap -1 | Como win by 2+ | 26% | 3.81 |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 20% | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.
Lens and Como recent form
Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.
Home vs away this season
Lens at home
- Record (W-D-L)
- 0-0-1
- Win rate
- 0%
- Goals for / match
- 0.00
- Goals against / match
- 2.00
- Clean sheets
- 0 of 1
Como away
- Record (W-D-L)
- 0-0-1
- Win rate
- 0%
- Goals for / match
- 2.00
- Goals against / match
- 3.00
- Clean sheets
- 0 of 1
League matches this season before kick-off: Lens at home only, Como away only.
Injuries & availability
Lens absences
-
A. Sima
muscle injury
-
I. Ganiou
knee injury
-
I. Jourdren
off the roster
-
J. Chavez
coach's decision
-
M. Nawrocki
knee injury
-
O. Edouard
groin injury
Como absences
-
A. Diao
thigh injury
-
A. Lahdo
off the roster
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E. Goldaniga
off the roster
-
J. Addai
muscle injury
- J. Rodriguez injury
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M. Kean
leg injury
- T. Chalobah injury
-
W. Kambwala
off the roster
Reported injuries and suspensions from our data provider; confirmed line-ups appear about 40 minutes before kick-off.
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Before and after this match
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- Como, next: Inter – Como, 2026-11-08