Updated 2 November 2026.
Lens welcome Como to Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Wednesday 4 November, kick-off 8pm UK, in the Champions League league stage. The hosts sit 27th of 36 on 3 points from three games, while Como are 9th on 6 points and arrive with 10 goals scored in those three matches.
Como have won each of their last five games in all competitions, the latest a 1-0 home win over Venezia on Sunday. Lens have lost three of their last five and are looking for a second win in the league stage.
Lens have scored 3 and conceded 7 in the league stage table, which is 1 goal scored a game, the 26th fewest, and 2.33 conceded, the 22nd most. They have not kept a clean sheet yet. Their last five games were a 0-2 home defeat to Sporting, a 3-1 win at Troyes, a 3-0 loss at Club Brugge, a 2-1 home win over Paris and, last time out, a 1-0 defeat at Lille. Lens average 7 shots on target a game in this competition, the 11th most, and 6.67 corners, the 13th most.
Como have scored 3.33 a game, the 5th most, and every one of their three Champions League games has had both teams scoring and more than 2.5 goals. They have not kept a clean sheet either, conceding 1.67 a game. Their last five games, all wins, were 3-1 at Fiorentina, a 4-1 home win over Man Utd, a 2-0 win against Sassuolo, a 3-1 win at Torino and the 1-0 against Venezia. Como average 12.33 fouls a game, the 30th most, while Lens commit 8.67, the 8th fewest.
Lens possible starting lineup:
Risser; Aguilar, Baidoo, Todibo, Udol; Cuisance, Haidara, Abdulhamid; Thauvin, Ivanović, Sotoca
Como possible starting lineup:
Butez; Kempf, Ramón, Valle, Couto; Milla, Perrone; Da Cunha, Baturina, Paz; Douvikas
Nico Paz has had 3 or more shots in three straight games, averaging 3.3, and he has committed at least two fouls in each of those matches too. Paz is 1.57 at Ladbrokes to have 3+ shots again and 2.00 at bet365 for 2+ fouls.
Anastasios Douvikas has had a shot on target in each of his last three, and in his last five games he has had 2 or more shots every time, averaging 3. Douvikas is 1.44 at bet365 for a shot on target and 1.36 for 2+ shots.
Martin Baturina has had a shot on target in each of his last five. Baturina is 1.80 at bet365 to make it six.
Florian Thauvin has put at least one shot on target in each of his last three games, averaging 2 a game, and is 1.44 at Ladbrokes to do so again. Thauvin has also made at least one tackle in four of his last five.
Matthieu Udol has had 2 or more shots in three straight games, averaging 2.7 from left-back. Udol is 2.87 at Ladbrokes for 2+ shots.
Como are 2.20 at bet365 to win, with Lens 3.00 and the draw 3.80 (midnite). We make Como the favourites at 45% to win, with the draw at 24% and Lens at 31%.
| Market | Best price | Statz chance |
|---|---|---|
| Lens to win | 3.00 (bet365) | 31% |
| Draw | 3.80 (midnite) | 24% |
| Como to win | 2.20 (bet365) | 45% |
| Both teams to score | 1.44 (bet365) | 65% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.53 (bet365) | 63% |
We project 1.79 goals for Como and 1.48 for Lens. 1-1 is the likeliest single scoreline at 11%, though we make Como the likelier winners at 45%, and 1-2 comes next at 9%. Both teams have scored in every Como Champions League game so far, and Lens have conceded 7 in three.
Our prediction: Lens 1-1 Como.
Lens vs Como kicks off at 8pm UK on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in the 2026/27 Champions League league stage. Lens are 27th of 36 on 3 points and Como are 9th on 6 points after three games each.
We predict a 1-1 draw for Lens vs Como in the 2026/27 Champions League league stage, the likeliest single scoreline at 11%, though we give Como a 45% chance of winning against 31% for Lens.
Como are the favourites for Lens vs Como in the 2026/27 Champions League league stage, and we give them a 45% chance of winning on Wednesday 4 November, with the draw at 24% and Lens at 31%.
We give both teams to score in Lens vs Como a 65% chance in the 2026/27 Champions League league stage. Both teams have scored in all 3 of Como's league-stage games this season, and in 1 of Lens's 3.
Lens are 27th of 36 on 3 points from 3 games in the 2026/27 Champions League league stage, while Como are 9th on 6 points with 10 goals scored and 5 conceded, ahead of their meeting on 4 November.
Nico Paz has had 3+ shots in 3 straight Champions League games in 2026/27 and Anastasios Douvikas has had a shot on target in each of his last 3, ahead of Como's trip to Lens on 4 November. Both are in Como's possible starting lineup.
Lens's possible starting lineup for Lens vs Como in the 2026/27 Champions League on 4 November is Risser; Aguilar, Baidoo, Todibo, Udol; Cuisance, Haidara, Abdulhamid; Thauvin, Ivanović, Sotoca. Como's is Butez; Kempf, Ramón, Valle, Couto; Milla, Perrone; Da Cunha, Baturina, Paz; Douvikas.