Lens host Como in Champions League league phase clash at Stade Bollaert-Delelis

match details and context

The UEFA Champions League league phase continues on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with Lens hosting Como at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Kick-off is set for 20:00 UTC, promising an evening of top-level European football. The fixture features Lens, currently positioned 26th in the competition standings, against 11th-placed Como. This league phase game could have important implications for both sides' ambitions to progress in the tournament.

standings and significance

Lens arrive at this encounter with 3 points from 3 matches, having won one and lost two. They have scored 3 goals but conceded 7, leaving them with a goal difference of minus 4 and placing them in the relegation places at 26th. Conversely, Como have made a strong start with 6 points from 3 games, winning twice and losing once. They have netted 10 goals and conceded 5, resulting in a positive goal difference of 5 and a standing in the play-off places at 11th. The three-point gap between the teams highlights the opportunity for Lens to close the margin and for Como to extend their advantage.

recent form patterns

Lens have struggled for consistency, winning twice and losing three times in their last five matches across competitions. Their recent results include a 1-0 away loss to Lille on 30 October, a 2-1 home victory against Paris FC on 24 October, and a 3-1 away win at Troyes on 17 October. However, they have also endured heavy defeats such as a 3-0 away loss to Club Brugge on 21 October and a 2-0 home reverse versus Sporting CP on 13 October. Their goal scoring rate stands at 1 per game, while they concede an average of 1.6 goals per match.

Como, on the other hand, arrive in excellent form with five wins from their last five fixtures. Their recent victories include a 1-0 home win over Venezia on 1 November, a 3-1 away triumph at Torino on 27 October, and an impressive 4-1 home victory against Manchester United on 21 October. This fine run underscores Como's attacking prowess with an average of 2.6 goals scored per game and a solid defence conceding only 0.6 goals per match. Their perfect form places them among the favourites to maintain momentum in this clash.

head-to-head and expectations

This will be a pivotal meeting between Lens and Como, with both sides looking to improve their standings in the UEFA Champions League league phase. While the head-to-head record is not detailed here, the contrasting recent form and league positions suggest a competitive encounter. Lens could find it challenging to contain Como's in-form attack, but home advantage at Stade Bollaert-Delelis may provide them a boost. Conversely, Como’s unbeaten streak and superior goal difference indicate they could continue their winning ways. The match looks set to be a test of resilience for Lens and a chance for Como to consolidate their position in the play-off places.

broadcast information

Fans in the United States can catch the action live on Paramount+. This provides convenient access to follow the match and witness how this Champions League league phase fixture unfolds.

Where the teams stand

Recent form