Lens vs Metz Prediction | Ligue 1 | 08/03
France - Ligue 1
Lens Win
Market: Lens Win · @ 1.24
Last updated: 30-04-2026
Lens Form and Insights
Lens hosts Metz at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Bollaert) for this Ligue 1 fixture. The match will kick off at 14:00 (UK Time) on 08/03/2026.
Their performance in the Ligue 1 so far:
17 Wins
2 Draws
5 Losses
Offensive and defensive statistics:
45 goals scored
1.88 average goals per match
21 goals conceded
0.88 average goals conceded per match
- 24/10/2026LensParisW2124/10/2026Ligue 1Lens
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Paris2 - 1W - 21/10/2026Club BruggeLensL3021/10/2026UEFA Champions LeagueClub Brugge
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Lens3 - 0L - 17/10/2026TroyesLensW1317/10/2026Ligue 1Troyes
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Lens1 - 3W - 13/10/2026LensSportingL0213/10/2026UEFA Champions LeagueLens
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Sporting0 - 2L - 09/10/2026LensLyonW2109/10/2026Ligue 1Lens
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Lyon2 - 1W
Football Club de Metz Form and Insights
Metz has played 24 matches in the Ligue 1 so far this season.
Here’s how the team comes into their match with Lens:
3 Wins
4 Draws
17 Losses
Goals scored and conceded:
22 goals scored
0.92 average goals per match
53 goals conceded
2.21 average goals conceded per match
- 23/10/2026DunkerqueMetzD1123/10/2026Ligue 2Dunkerque
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Metz1 - 1D - 17/10/2026MetzSochauxW3217/10/2026Ligue 2Metz
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Sochaux3 - 2W - 12/10/2026DijonMetzL4212/10/2026Ligue 2Dijon
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Metz4 - 2L - 19/09/2026MetzSaint-ÉtienneD2219/09/2026Ligue 2Metz
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Saint-Étienne2 - 2D - 14/09/2026Red StarMetzL1014/09/2026Ligue 2Red Star
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Metz1 - 0L
Head-to-Head Statistics
We have seen the match between Lens and Metz on the match calendar 16 times across all competitions in the last couple of years.
Racing Club de Lens win - 20
Metz win - 4
Draw - 4
Lens
Home
Metz
Away
Points & Results
- PPG2.210.54
- 71%Wins13%
- 63%First to Score25%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.880.92
- Conceded/game0.882.21
- xG1.601.07
- xGA1.291.64
Trends
- 50%Both Score50%
- 38%Clean Sheet17%
- 17%Failed to Score42%
Access all match stats for Lens vs Metz
The last match was played on 29/10/2025 in the Ligue 1, and Metz won the match. The match ended in 2–0.
In the table below, you can find the head-to-head results of the last few meetings.
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Players to Watch
APWin’s team of experts has compiled a list of insights to help you place informed bets on player props and goal-scoring markets.
The Blood and Gold Top Players
Wesley Saïd has scored 10 goals so far this season.
Adrien Thomasson has given 7 assists this season.
The Maroons Top Players
Gauthier Hein has scored 6 goals so far this season.
Gauthier Hein has given 4 assists this season.
Betting Insights for Cards and Corners
If you prefer betting on over/under markets for corners and cards, you can use the section below to find the statistics for this Lens vs Metz match.
Lens Cards and Corners
2.13 average cards per match
1.92 average cards when playing at home
9.63 average corners per match
10.84 average corners when playing at home
Metz Cards and Corners
1.75 average cards per match
2.08 average cards when playing away
8.96 average corners per match
9.25 average corners when playing away
Additional Betting Tips
After thorough analysis of the past data, our team of experts has come up with additional predictions for the match.
Keep in mind that the prediction on the top of the page is our main tip. In case you are looking for more value picks, you can use our additional predictions below.
Our prediction is: Lens to win
Lens vs Metz has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Lens to win on the 1X2 market.
Lens will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
Analyzing what sports betting sites offer us in terms of markets for this match between Lens and Metz, it's clear that the best betting option is the Both Teams to Score market (which has odds of 1.8). In other words, this is our ideal recommendation for betting on today's match.
Match Details
Match date: 08/03/2026
Kick-off time: 14:00
Competition: Ligue 1
Game week: 25
Stadium: Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Bollaert)
How APWin Makes Its Predictions
Our football predictions are written using a structured analysis of factors that impact match outcomes. We combine long-term performance with the latest team news and real-time market signals to write our predictions.
Here's what we take into account:
Historical match data
Home and away performance trends
Recent form, squad news, and team dynamics
Betting market odds and line movement analysis
Lens Win
Market: Lens Win · @ 1.24
Last updated: 30-04-2026

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