Lens vs Como prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 4, 2026
On November 4, 2026, Lens and Como will meet in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase. Both sides will be aiming to claim victory.
Lens - Como team news and expert analysis
The club from "Felix Bollaert" led Ligue 1 for a long time in 2025/2026 under Pierre Sage, eventually surrendering top spot to PSG, and also won the cup. Toppmöller took over as head coach in the summer but was quickly dismissed after a run of poor results, despite starting with a victory in the Super Cup. In October, the team did indeed begin winning more often. The side from "Giuseppe Sinigaglia" sensationally finished fourth in last season's Serie A and is holding its own this campaign as well, although it has not avoided occasional slip-ups.
The French side opened its Champions League campaign by snatching a win in Prague. They conceded in the 88th minute but still managed to turn a 1-2 deficit into a 3-2 victory over Slavia. Nothing went their way against Sporting in Lisbon, where they lost 0-2. Their latest outing against Brugge brought another, even heavier setback: 0-3.
The Italians made a stunning debut, thrashing RB Leipzig 4-1. They then lost a 2-3 shootout to Feyenoord in Rotterdam. Against Manchester United, they were victorious again, securing a 3-0 away win.
Previous matches: Lens - Como
Cesco's team will be visiting a neighboring country for the first time.
Despite being debutants, the visitors are rated more highly. We will back them to win, but with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.65).
Lens - Como: key statistics and trends
- Lens have lost two of their last three matches
- Lens score an average of 1.78 goals and concede 1.44 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 78% of Lens matches, while the average total is 3.22 goals per game
- Como have won two of their three league matches
- Como score an average of 1.8 goals and concede 0.8 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Como matches, while the average total is 2.6 goals per game
Lens - Como: possible starting lineups
Lens play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Risser — Ganiou, Baidoo, Antony — Abdulhamid, Cuisance, Haidara, Udol — Thauvin, Ivanovic, Kadele
Como play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Sanchez — Smolcic, Chalobah, Ramon, Valle — Mija, Perrone — Diaw, Baturina, Kaiky Bruno — Nico Paz
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