Lens vs Metz Football Stats

📍 Ligue 1, France
🕒 Sunday 8th March, 14:00 GMT

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Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Lens sit 2nd in the table after 22 games, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per home match this season. Metz are 18th after 22 games, averaging 1 scored and 1.7 conceded on the road. Lens have the stronger home record this season (8/10, 80%) against a Metz side who've won 1/10 away (10%).

Lens have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Metz are lower on the road (60%, 6/10), averaging 1 scored and 1.7 conceded away from home.

Lens frequently see both teams score at home (60%, 6/10). Metz are lower on the road (40%, 4/10) — they've scored in 50% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Lens see 8+ in 80% of home games, Metz in 70% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Lens have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Metz in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Ligue 1 table for the 2025/2026 season, with Lens (2nd) and Metz (18th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Ligue 1 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Paris Saint Germain 34 24 4 6 74:29 +45 76
2 Lens H 34 22 4 8 66:35 +31 70
3 LOSC Lille 34 18 7 9 52:37 +15 61
4 Olympique Lyonnais 34 18 6 10 53:40 +13 60
5 Rennes 34 17 8 9 59:50 +9 59
6 Olympique Marseille 34 18 5 11 63:45 +18 59
7 Monaco 34 16 6 12 60:54 +6 54
8 Strasbourg 34 15 8 11 58:47 +11 53
9 Lorient 34 11 12 11 48:51 -3 45
10 Toulouse 33 12 8 13 47:46 +1 44
11 Paris 34 11 11 12 47:50 -3 44
12 Brest 34 10 9 15 43:55 -12 39
13 Angers SCO 34 9 9 16 29:48 -19 36
14 Le Havre 34 7 14 13 32:44 -12 35
15 Auxerre 34 8 10 16 34:44 -10 34
16 Nice 34 7 11 16 37:60 -23 32
17 Nantes 33 5 8 20 29:52 -23 23
18 Metz A 34 3 8 23 32:76 -44 17

Team Form

Lens have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 80% of their home matches compared to Metz's 10% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 8 (80%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Lost 2 (20%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Lens frequently see both teams score at home (60%), while Metz are less consistent on the road (40%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 4 (40%)

Match Goals

Lens frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Metz are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Lens have scored 2+ goals in 60% of home games this season, Metz in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 25 (2.5 avg) 10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 11 (1.1 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)

Match Corners

Lens regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Metz are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Lens have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Metz have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 0 (0%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 0 (0%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Lens (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Lens and Metz. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

29 Oct 2025
Metz
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Lens
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
12 Apr 2024
Metz
2 – 1 HT: 2-1
Lens
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
16 Sep 2023
Lens
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Metz
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
13 Mar 2022
Metz
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Lens
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
24 Oct 2021
Lens
4 – 1 HT: 2-1
Metz
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14 Mar 2021
Lens
2 – 2 HT: 2-1
Metz
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
19 Dec 2020
Metz
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Lens
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
09 Feb 2019
Lens
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Metz
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
01 Sep 2018
Metz
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Lens
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
28 Aug 2018
Lens
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Metz
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Lens vs Metz across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Lens 1.27
Draw 6.8
Metz 10

Half Time Result

Lens 1.68
Draw 3
Metz 8.83

Double Chance

Lens or Draw 1.07
Lens or Metz 1.11
Draw or Metz 4

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.9
No 2.06

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.16
Over 2.5 1.49
Over 3.5 2.22
Under 1.5 7.2
Under 2.5 3
Under 3.5 1.79

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.2

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.4
Over 9.5 1.6
Over 10.5 2.35
Over 11.5 2.38

Lens Goals

Over 0.5 1.02
Over 1.5 1.29

Metz Goals

Over 0.5 1.83
Over 1.5 4.3

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Lake Macquarie City W vs Charlestown Azzurri W 11:00 BST | Northern NSW NPL Women, Australia Lake Macquarie City W have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 home matches this season · Charlestown Azzurri W have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    100% combined
  • Tuggeranong United U23 vs Monaro Panthers U23 08:30 BST | Capital Territory NPL Youth League, Australia Tuggeranong United U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Monaro Panthers U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    91% combined
  • Tuggeranong United vs Monaro Panthers 10:30 BST | Capital Territory, Australia Tuggeranong United have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Monaro Panthers have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Sydney Olympic U20 vs SD Raiders U20 08:30 BST | New South Wales NPL Youth League, Australia Sydney Olympic U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 home matches this season · SD Raiders U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    85% combined
Acca odds (approx) 3.33
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Lens vs Metz Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Lens vs Metz?

Over 2.5 Goals — Lens have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Metz in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Lens or Metz?

Lens hold a clear form advantage — they've won 80% of home games in Ligue 1 this season, while Metz have won only 10% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Lens and Metz?

Mixed — Lens have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Metz in 40% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Ligue 1 fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Lens and Metz?

Possibly — Lens frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Metz are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Lens or Metz?

Lens have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 60% of home games compared to Metz's 20% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Lens and Metz?

Possibly — Lens regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Metz are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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