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Lens
2W 0D 3L · Goals 5–8
5 matches, 13 Oct to 30 Oct
40
Poor
LWLWLLatest →
atLille
Ligue 1L0–1
vsParis FCLigue 1W2–1
atClub Brugge KV
UEFA Champions LeagueL0–3
atEstac TroyesLigue 1W3–1
vsSporting CPUEFA Champions LeagueL0–2
- Round
- League Stage - 4
- Venue
- Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
- Referee
- Rohit Saggi
Published by the BetGenius Editorial Desk · Editorial policy
Our call
Our verdict
Combo Bet
Over 2.5 Goals + Como or Draw
BetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals + Como or Draw (Combo Bet) at 66% confidence — a solid call.
66%
Confidence
Solid
Preview
Match preview
Lens host Como in matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League League Stage, and the table gap is clear. Como are ninth on 6 points with a goal difference of +5, while Lens are 27th of 36 on 3 points with a goal difference of -4. Domestically the picture is closer but still favours Como: Como are fourth of 20 in Serie A with 23 points from 10 games and a form run of WWWWD, while Lens are ninth of 18 in Ligue 1 on 13 points from 9, with recent form of LWWWL.
Como's European numbers are the stronger ones. They have won two of three, scored 10 and conceded 5, and both of their home games have been won, producing 8 goals for and 2 against. Lens have scored only 3 goals in three Champions League games, failed to score in two of them, and conceded 7. Their away record in the competition is one win and one defeat. Lens also have a significant injury list: J. Chavez is unavailable by coach's decision, and O. Edouard, I. Ganiou, M. Nawrocki and A. Sima are injured, with I. Jourdren also listed out. Como's list includes J. Addai, T. Chalobah, A. Diao, M. Kean and J. Rodriguez as injured, with E. Goldaniga, W. Kambwala and A. Lahdo also out. Head-to-head data is not available for this fixture, so this assessment rests on current form, scoring records and standings. Como are the more likely side to win, though Lens's home setting and the possibility of a cagey first half keep the draw and an upset in play.
Form
Recent form and results
Away
Como
5W 0D 0L · Goals 13–3
5 matches, 18 Oct to 1 Nov
94
Excellent
WWWWWLatest →
vsVenezia
Serie AW1–0
atTorinoSerie AW3–1
vsSassuoloSerie AW2–0
vsManchester UnitedUEFA Champions LeagueW4–1
atFiorentinaSerie AW3–1
Last five completed matches across all competitions. Scores are from the named team’s perspective; “vs” is a home match, “at” an away one. The form rating (0–100) weights recent results more heavily and does not account for opponent strength.
Teams
Lineups & team news
Lens · 3-4-2-1
- 40 R. Risser (G)
- 32 K. Antonio (D)
- 6 S. Baidoo (D)
- 14 M. Udol (D)
- 2 R. Aguilar (M)
- 27 M. Cuisance (M)
- 21 A. Haidara (M)
- 22 M. Skóraś (M)
- 10 F. Thauvin (M)
- 9 T. Hazard (M)
- 29 F. Ivanović (F)
Como · 4-2-3-1
- 1 J. Butez (G)
- 27 Yan Couto (D)
- 4 Jacobo Ramón Naveros (D)
- 2 M. Kempf (D)
- 3 Álex Valle (D)
- 6 Luis Milla (M)
- 5 M. Perrone (M)
- 7 L. da Cunha (M)
- 10 N. Paz (M)
- 8 M. Caqueret (M)
- 9 T. Douvikas (F)
LensSubstitutes (12)
- 7F. SotocaF
- 31S. SagnanD
- 38M. SoaresM
- 28J. KadileF
- 1R. GurtnerG
- 24J. GraditD
- 16M. GorgelinG
- 4N. ÄelikD
- 8Y. TitraouiM
- 20J. TodiboD
- 23Saud AbdulhamidD
- 5A. BulatovićM
ComoSubstitutes (7)
- 13A. DossenaD
- 16KaikiD
- 30M. LiberaliM
- 21S. RicciM
- 97Robert SánchezG
- 20M. BaturinaM
- 28I. SmolčićD
Starting XIs reported by API-Football, fetched 4 Nov 2026, 21:12 WAT. These are reported lineups, not predicted selections. Late changes may follow.
Lens
- O. EdouardGroin Injury
- I. GaniouKnee Injury
- I. JourdrenOff the roster
- M. NawrockiKnee Injury
- A. SimaMuscle Injury
- J. ChavezCoach's decision
Como
- J. AddaiMuscle Injury
- T. ChalobahInjury
- A. DiaoThigh Injury
- E. GoldanigaOff the roster
- W. KambwalaOff the roster
- M. KeanLeg Injury
- A. LahdoOff the roster
- J. RodriguezInjury
Numbers
Statistical comparison
Venue records: Lens: UEFA Champions League (2026); Como: UEFA Champions League (2026). Recent goal rates use all competitions, separately from the venue records.
A dash means unavailable or too few matches: averages need 3 matches; percentages need 5. Missing is never zero.
Lens at homeComo away
1
Played
1
0-0-1
W-D-L
0-0-1
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Scored /game
—
—
Conceded /game
—
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
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40% (5 games)
BTTS (recent)
60% (5 games)
60% (5 games)
Over 2.5 (recent)
60% (5 games)
Players
Key players this season
Como
- N. Paz3A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bayern MünchenPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 4 | +7 | 8 |
| 9 | ArsenalPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 10 | VfB StuttgartPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 4 | +3 | 7 |
| 11 | ComoPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester CityPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 13 | Club Brugge KVPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 14 | InterPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 23 | Bodo/GlimtPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| 24 | NapoliPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 25 | Sabah FA | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 26 | Lens | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 27 | AEK Athens FC | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| 28 | RB Leipzig | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| 29 | Villarreal | 4 | -6 | 3 |
Prices
Archived pre-match odds
Provider quote time: 4 Nov 2026, 19:00 WAT. Decimal prices. Historical quotes, not current offers. Coverage varies by selection; these are cached quotes, not a complete market survey.
Match Winner
| Selection | Best quote | Median / books |
|---|---|---|
| Away | 1.93 · 1xBetNamed quotes (5)
| 1.90 / 10 |
| Draw | 4.02 · 1xBetNamed quotes (5)
| 3.91 / 10 |
| Home | 4.02 · 1xBetNamed quotes (5)
| 3.77 / 10 |
Double Chance
| Selection | Best quote | Median / books |
|---|---|---|
| Draw/Away | 1.29 · 1xBetNamed quotes (5)
| 1.26 / 8 |
| Home/Away | 1.29 · 1xBetNamed quotes (5)
| 1.25 / 8 |
| Home/Draw | 1.97 · SBONamed quotes (5)
| 1.92 / 8 |
Goals Over/Under
| Selection | Best quote | Median / books |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.0 | 1.02 · 1xBetNamed quotes (1)
| 1.02 / 1 |
| Over 0.5 | 1.04 · BetanoNamed quotes (2)
| 1.04 / 2 |
| Under 6.5 | 1.04 · BetanoNamed quotes (4)
| 1.02 / 4 |
| Under 5.25 | 1.07 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 1.06 / 2 |
| Under 5.0 | 1.10 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 1.08 / 2 |
| Under 5.5 | 1.10 · BetanoNamed quotes (5)
| 1.08 / 6 |
| Under 4.75 | 1.15 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 1.14 / 2 |
| Over 1.75 | 1.16 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 1.15 / 2 |
| Over 1.5 | 1.19 · BetanoNamed quotes (5)
| 1.16 / 6 |
| Over 2.0 | 1.24 · BetVictorNamed quotes (4)
| 1.23 / 4 |
| Under 4.5 | 1.25 · 1xBetNamed quotes (5)
| 1.22 / 6 |
| Under 4.25 | 1.27 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 1.26 / 2 |
| Under 4.0 | 1.34 · 1xBetNamed quotes (4)
| 1.31 / 4 |
| Over 2.25 | 1.41 · PinnacleNamed quotes (4)
| 1.38 / 4 |
| Under 3.75 | 1.48 · 1xBetNamed quotes (4)
| 1.46 / 4 |
| Over 2.5 | 1.62 · Bet365Named quotes (5)
| 1.57 / 8 |
| Under 3.5 | 1.66 · 1xBetNamed quotes (5)
| 1.60 / 8 |
| Over 2.75 | 1.74 · SBONamed quotes (5)
| 1.68 / 5 |
| Under 3.25 | 1.80 · 1xBetNamed quotes (5)
| 1.71 / 5 |
| Over 3.0 | 1.99 · SBONamed quotes (5)
| 1.89 / 6 |
| Under 3.0 | 1.99 · PinnacleNamed quotes (5)
| 1.93 / 6 |
| Under 2.75 | 2.24 · PinnacleNamed quotes (5)
| 2.19 / 5 |
| Over 3.25 | 2.25 · SBONamed quotes (5)
| 2.15 / 5 |
| Over 3.5 | 2.44 · SBONamed quotes (5)
| 2.39 / 8 |
| Under 2.5 | 2.50 · PinnacleNamed quotes (5)
| 2.40 / 8 |
| Over 3.75 | 2.78 · PinnacleNamed quotes (4)
| 2.69 / 4 |
| Under 2.25 | 3.05 · PinnacleNamed quotes (4)
| 2.87 / 4 |
| Over 4.0 | 3.47 · PinnacleNamed quotes (4)
| 3.31 / 4 |
| Over 4.25 | 3.61 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 3.58 / 2 |
| Under 2.0 | 4.27 · PinnacleNamed quotes (4)
| 3.98 / 4 |
| Over 4.5 | 4.33 · Bet365Named quotes (5)
| 4.07 / 6 |
| Under 1.75 | 4.41 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 4.37 / 2 |
| Over 4.75 | 4.82 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 4.79 / 2 |
| Under 1.5 | 5.20 · BetfairNamed quotes (5)
| 4.95 / 6 |
| Over 5.0 | 6.55 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 6.45 / 2 |
| Over 5.25 | 6.67 · 1xBetNamed quotes (2)
| 6.61 / 2 |
| Over 5.5 | 8.50 · BetVictorNamed quotes (5)
| 7.55 / 6 |
| Under 1.0 | 9.95 · 1xBetNamed quotes (1)
| 9.95 / 1 |
| Over 6.5 | 17.00 · Bet365Named quotes (4)
| 13.38 / 4 |
| Under 0.5 | 17.00 · BetfairNamed quotes (4)
| 13.38 / 4 |
| Over 7.5 | 29.00 · Bet365Named quotes (3)
| 16.50 / 3 |
| Over 8.5 | 51.00 · Bet365Named quotes (2)
| 31.30 / 2 |
Both Teams Score
| Selection | Best quote | Median / books |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1.53 · William HillNamed quotes (5)
| 1.50 / 7 |
| No | 2.50 · BetfairNamed quotes (5)
| 2.45 / 7 |
Bookmaker prices are separate from BetGenius confidence ratings. No opening price or odds movement is inferred from a single snapshot.
BetGenius
Our record in UEFA Champions League
63%110 won from 174 settled predictions
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Predictions
3 published markets
Combo BetWON
Combo Bet
Over 2.5 Goals + Como or Draw
66%
Both must land · no better than
Over 2.5 Goals — 66% confidence
Goals have been plentiful in this fixture's teams' matches. Como have scored 10 and conceded 5 in three Champions League games, an average of about 5 goals per match across their fixtures. Lens have been involved in games totalling 10 goals across three matches, around 3.3 per game. The Champions League League Stage averages 4.09 goals per game across the standings data. Como's scoring form is strong, with N. Paz having three assists, and Lens have conceded an average of 2.3 per game in the competition, which means a Como goal total of two or more is quite plausible even if Lens defend better at home. Lens's own scoring has been limited, which is the main reason this is not a higher-confidence call.
Como or Draw — 72% confidence
Como have the stronger European record this season, with two wins from three and 10 goals scored, and they have been excellent at home in this competition, winning both games 8-2 on aggregate. Lens have managed only one goal per game in the Champions League and have failed to score in two of their three matches. Lens's own domestic position is respectable at ninth of 18, but they are without several players on the injury and unavailability lists. Como also sit above Lens in the league table on points and goal difference. The main case against backing Como outright is that Lens are at home and Como's away form in Europe is limited to a single defeat, so the draw is a live outcome. Covering both Como and a draw therefore makes the best use of the evidence.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
Combo BetWON
Double Chance
Como or Draw
72%
Confidence
Como have the stronger European record this season, with two wins from three and 10 goals scored, and they have been excellent at home in this competition, winning both games 8-2 on aggregate. Lens have managed only one goal per game in the Champions League and have failed to score in two of their three matches. Lens's own domestic position is respectable at ninth of 18, but they are without several players on the injury and unavailability lists. Como also sit above Lens in the league table on points and goal difference. The main case against backing Como outright is that Lens are at home and Como's away form in Europe is limited to a single defeat, so the draw is a live outcome. Covering both Como and a draw therefore makes the best use of the evidence.
Combo BetWON
Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
66%
Confidence
Goals have been plentiful in this fixture's teams' matches. Como have scored 10 and conceded 5 in three Champions League games, an average of about 5 goals per match across their fixtures. Lens have been involved in games totalling 10 goals across three matches, around 3.3 per game. The Champions League League Stage averages 4.09 goals per game across the standings data. Como's scoring form is strong, with N. Paz having three assists, and Lens have conceded an average of 2.3 per game in the competition, which means a Como goal total of two or more is quite plausible even if Lens defend better at home. Lens's own scoring has been limited, which is the main reason this is not a higher-confidence call.
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Original prediction evidence is unavailable. Recent form, statistics and H2H above describe the latest cached context, which may differ from what was known before kickoff. Team news, player totals, standings and performance records may refresh separately. Published analysis is not automatically rewritten when those figures change.
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Published November 3, 2026. The original prediction is retained; supporting context is labelled separately above.