Lens vs Como: Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Como arrive at the Stade Félix Bollaert-Delélis with one of the most dangerous attacks in the Champions League, and Lens need a response in a hurry. Our Lens vs Como prediction leans firmly toward the visitors.

Lens arrive bruised. Defeats to Sporting CP and Club Brugge have stalled their European campaign, and a late loss to Lille in Ligue 1 did nothing to lift the mood.

Como have been a revelation under Cesc Fàbregas, highlighted by a 4-1 thumping of Manchester United. They sit on six points, double the Lens tally.

The stakes are simple. Lens sit 26th in the standings and badly need points at home, while a win would keep Como comfortably in the top half.

Lens vs Como Recent Results

Lens have been maddening. They have alternated wins and losses over their last seven competitive outings, and the loss to Lille in Ligue 1 kept that pattern going. Europe has been worse, with successive Champions League defeats. Florian Thauvin is the bright spot, creating 15 scoring opportunities across their opening Champions League games, more than anyone in the competition.

Como are rolling. They have won five straight across all competitions, most recently edging Venezia in Serie A to stay among the division's top four. In Europe they have been relentless, with ten Champions League goals so far, every one from open play. Martin Baturina sets the tone, regularly grabbing the opener, including his strike against Leipzig.

Lens vs Como Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Lens: Jhoanner Chávez (Injured/out), Odsonne Édouard (Injured/out), Ismaëlo Ganiou (Injured/out), Maik Nawrocki (Injured/out), Abdallah Sima (Injured/out)

Como: Moise Kean (Injured/out), Jayden Addai (Injured/out), Assane Diao (Injured/out), Jesús Rodríguez (Injured/out), Trevoh Chalobah (Injured/out)

Lens

Injuries shape the Lens vs Como lineups more than anything. Yannick Cahuzac is without Odsonne Édouard and four others, though Lens came out of the Lille loss with no fresh fitness concerns. The probable XI has Robin Risser behind a back three, with Thorgan Hazard and Junior Kadile supporting Franjo Ivanović. Florian Thauvin is not projected to start, but both of his career Champions League goals came after the hour mark.

Como

Como are missing Moise Kean, Trevoh Chalobah and three others, yet the defense still kept a clean sheet against Venezia at the weekend. Cesc Fàbregas' probable XI has Luis Milla and Máximo Perrone screening, with Nico Paz, Lucas da Cunha and Martin Baturina behind Tasos Douvikas. That attacking group is the reason Como are favored here.

Lens vs Como Predicted Lineup

Lens

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Robin Risser; Ruben Aguilar, Samson Baidoo, Matthieu Udol; Saud Abdulhamid, Amadou Haidara, Michaël Cuisance, Michał Skóraś; Thorgan Hazard, Junior Kadile; Franjo Ivanović

Como

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Jean Butez; Yan Couto, Jacobo Ramón, Marc Oliver Kempf, Álex Valle; Máximo Perrone, Luis Milla; Lucas da Cunha, Nico Paz, Martin Baturina; Tasos Douvikas

Lens vs Como Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 5+ goals scored in 3 of Como's last 3 games in the Champions League.
• There have been 11+ shots on target in 3 of Lens' last 3 games in the Champions League.
• Tasos Douvikas has scored in 3 of his last 3 appearances in the Champions League.
• Nico Paz has attempted 3+ shots in 3 of his last 3 appearances in the Champions League.

Lens vs Como Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a 2-1 win for Como. Lens get plenty of shots off, but they keep falling behind, and Como's front four punishes exactly that kind of team. The hosts can grab one, maybe late with Thauvin off the bench, but the visitors have the sharper attack and the momentum. Como at -102 (Polymarket) still looks like a fair price.

Best Picks

Como to win in the Moneyline market. The visitors are the model's favorites in Lens. The Moneyline is the cleanest way in, with the projections giving Como a 52.13% win probability. Lens also sit well below Como in the form rankings, and that gap shows up every time the visitors get running.

Both Teams To Score: Yes. Lens have conceded first in 11 of their last 12 Champions League games, and Como have scored early in every European game this season. The Both Teams To Score market suits this matchup. Lens have seen both teams score in 8 of their previous 12 competitive games, and once Como go ahead, the hosts have to come out and play, which is how they find the net.

Lens vs Como Same Game Parlay

Our Lens vs Como Same Game Parlay picks combine Como on the Moneyline, Tasos Douvikas as an Anytime Goalscorer, Both Teams To Score: Yes and Amadou Haidara to be shown a card.

Como to win on the Moneyline. They have scored at least twice in each of their last three Champions League games, and Lens keep handing opponents the first goal.

Douvikas to score anytime. He finishes off Como's open-play attack, and with Nico Paz and Baturina feeding him, he should get plenty of service against a shaky Lens defense.

Both Teams To Score: Yes. Lens have put 6+ shots on target in each of their last three Champions League games, so they will create looks while Como take care of the other half.

Amadou Haidara to be shown a card. He anchors the Lens midfield with Michaël Cuisance and figures to spend the night chasing Como's runners between the lines.

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Lens vs Como Talking Points

Cesc Fàbregas has warned his players to expect a "wild" atmosphere at the Stade Félix Bollaert-Delélis, a ground he remembers from his playing days with Monaco, and the home record backs him up: Lens have won 16 of their last 22 European home games. The trouble is at the other end. Lens have gone 16 straight Champions League games without a clean sheet, and Fàbregas has already flagged Florian Thauvin as the creator his side must shut down. The Lens vs Como betting odds have shortened on Como since the market opened, and we are on the same side.

Lens vs Como Predictions FAQs

When is the Lens vs Como Champions League game?

The Champions League game kicks off at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Where is Lens vs Como being played?

The game is being played at Stade Félix Bollaert-Delélis in Lens, France.

Which formation and players are predicted for Lens?

Lens are predicted to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Robin Risser in goal and Franjo Ivanović leading the attack.

Which players are injured for Lens and Como?

Lens are without Jhoanner Chávez, Odsonne Édouard, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Maik Nawrocki and Abdallah Sima through injury. Como are without Moise Kean, Jayden Addai, Assane Diao, Jesús Rodríguez and Trevoh Chalobah through injury.

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