Metz vs Lens — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Ligue 1, France
🕒 Wednesday 29th October, 18:00 GMT

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Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Metz (10% home wins) hold a slight edge over Lens on the road (50% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Lens have a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 Goals in 90%), while Metz are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Lens regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Metz are lower at home (50%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (80% and 80%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Metz have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Lens in 90% 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 Metz (18th) and Lens (2nd) 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 27 20 3 4 61:23 +38 63
2 Lens A 28 19 2 7 54:27 +27 59
3 LOSC Lille 29 16 5 8 49:34 +15 53
4 Olympique Marseille 29 16 4 9 58:38 +20 52
5 Rennes 29 14 8 7 49:41 +8 50
6 Monaco 29 15 4 10 50:43 +7 49
7 Olympique Lyonnais 28 14 6 8 41:29 +12 48
8 Strasbourg 28 12 7 9 46:34 +12 43
9 Lorient 28 9 11 8 38:42 -4 38
10 Toulouse 29 10 7 12 39:39 0 37
11 Brest 28 10 6 12 37:43 -6 36
12 Paris 29 8 11 10 37:45 -8 35
13 Angers SCO 29 9 6 14 25:39 -14 33
14 Le Havre 29 6 11 12 24:37 -13 29
15 Nice 29 7 7 15 34:56 -22 28
16 Auxerre 29 5 9 15 23:37 -14 24
17 Nantes 28 4 7 17 24:45 -21 19
18 Metz H 29 3 6 20 26:63 -37 15

Team Form

Metz have lost 70% of their home matches this season, while Lens have been more resilient on the road (30% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Metz (Home Form) Lens (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 7 (70%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Lens regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Metz are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Metz (Home Form) Lens (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Lens regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 90%), while Metz are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Metz (Home Form) Lens (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Metz (Home Form) Lens (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Metz have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Lens in 40% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Metz (Home Form) Lens (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goals Conceded

Metz (Home Form) Lens (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Metz (Home Form) Lens (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 10 (1 avg) 22 (2.2 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 22 (2.2 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Lens frequently reach high corner counts away from home (70%), while Metz are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Metz (Home Form) Lens (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Metz have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Lens win 6+ corners in 60% of away games, generating consistent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of away matches.

Corners Won

Metz (Home Form) Lens (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

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

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Metz and Lens. 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.

12th Apr, 2024
Metz
2 – 1 HT: 2-1
Lens
Corners 5–2 Cards 2–5 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
16th Sep, 2023
Lens
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Metz
Corners 9–1 Cards 1–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
13th Mar, 2022
Metz
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Lens
Corners 5–4 Cards 5–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
24th Oct, 2021
Lens
4 – 1 HT: 2-1
Metz
Corners 5–6 Cards 2–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14th Mar, 2021
Lens
2 – 2 HT: 2-1
Metz
Corners 6–1 Cards 4–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
19th Dec, 2020
Metz
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Lens
Corners 8–4 Cards 1–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
9th Feb, 2019
Lens
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Metz
Corners 5–3 Cards 2–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
1st Sep, 2018
Metz
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Lens
Corners 6–5 Cards 1–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
28th Aug, 2018
Lens
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Metz
Corners 8–3 Cards 0–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
8th Jan, 2017
Lens
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Metz
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Metz vs Lens 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

Metz 7.2
Draw 4.9
Lens 1.51

Half Time Result

Metz 6.5
Draw 2.5
Lens 1.83

Double Chance

Metz or Draw 3.06
Metz or Lens 1.2
Draw or Lens 1.12

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.79
No 2.22

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.2
Over 2.5 1.57
Over 3.5 2.43
Under 1.5 5.6
Under 2.5 2.4
Under 3.5 1.56

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.24
Over 1.5 2.2

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.27
Over 9.5 1.48
Over 10.5 1.79
Over 11.5 2.23

Metz Goals

Over 0.5 1.64
Over 1.5 3.7

Lens Goals

Over 0.5 1.06
Over 1.5 1.43

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
  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    76% combined
  • Crystal Palace U21 vs Arsenal U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Crystal Palace U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 home matches this season · Arsenal U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    72% combined
Acca odds (approx) 2.84
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Metz vs Lens Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Metz vs Lens?

Over 2.5 Goals — Metz have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Lens in 90% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Metz or Lens?

Lens hold a slight form advantage away (50% wins) over Metz at home (10% wins) in Ligue 1. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

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

Mixed — Metz have seen BTTS in 50% of home games, Lens in 60% 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 Metz and Lens?

Possibly — Lens regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 90%), while Metz are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

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

Lens have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 40% of away games compared to Metz's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

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

Possibly — Lens frequently reach high corner counts away (70%), while Metz are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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