Result
3:0
08/03/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
- Ligue 1 - Round 25
- Referee: Vernice M. (Fra)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Africa | CANAL+ Sport 2, DStv Now, Supersport Action, SuperSport MaXimo 1 |
 Argentina | Disney+, ESPN 4 |
 Armenia | Fast Sports 2, Fast Sports |
 Asia | beIN Connect MENA, beIN Sports MENA 3, TOD |
 Austria | DAZN |
 Bolivia | ESPN 4 |
 Bosnia-and-herzegovina | Arena Sport 5 |
 Brazil | Caze TV |
 Bulgaria | Nova Sport |
 Canada | beIN Connect, beIN Sports, beIN Sports Espanol |
 China | Migu, QQ Sports, ZhiBo8 |
 Croatia | Arena Sport 2, MAXtv To Go |
 Cyprus | Cablenet Sports 2, Cablenet Sports 2 |
 Czech-republic | Nova Sport 5, Oneplay |
 Denmark | Viaplay |
 Ecuador | ESPN 4 |
 Finland | Viaplay, V Sport Fotbool |
 France | DAZN France, Ligue 1+, Molotov TV |
 Germany | DAZN Deutsch |
 Hong-kong | beIN Sports 3 |
 Israel | 5 SPORT Israel |
 Italy | Ligue 1+, Sky Sport Calcio |
 Mexico | FOX One |
 Netherlands | Viaplay |
 Nigeria | Supersport Maximo 1 |
 North-central-america | Disney+ Caribbean |
 Norway | TV2 Play, Viaplay |
 Paraguay | ESPN 4 |
 Peru | Disney+, ESPN 4 |
 Portugal | Sport TV3 |
 Romania | Voyo |
 Russia | Okko Sport |
 Serbia | Arena Sport 1x2 |
 Slovakia | Nova Sport 5, Voyo |
 South-africa | SuperSport Action, Supersport Maximo 1 |
 South-korea | Coupang Play |
 Sweden | Viaplay, V Sport Fotbool |
 Switzerland | DAZN Switzerland |
 Turkey | beIN Connect, beIN Sports 4 |
 Ukraine | MEGOGO Futbol 4, MEGOGO Ukraine |
 United-kingdom | Ligue 1+ |
 Uruguay | Disney+ |
 Usa | beIN Connect, beIN Sports, beIN Sports US Espanol, Fanatiz |
 Venezuela | Disney+, ESPN 4 |
 World | Onefootball |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 3.23 | 0.39 |
| Ball possession |
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| 52% | 48% |
| Total shots |
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| 24 | 5 |
| Shots on target |
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| 7 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 4 |
| Passes |
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| 87% (426/487) | 86% (404/469) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 0 | 3 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 3.23 | 0.39 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.99 | 0.00 |
| Total shots |
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| 24 | 5 |
| Shots on target |
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| 7 | 0 |
| Shots off target |
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| 12 | 2 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 5 | 3 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 19 | 4 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 5 | 1 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 45 | 13 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 3 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 17 | 12 |
| Passes |
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| 87% (426/487) | 86% (404/469) |
| Long passes |
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| 43% (12/28) | 55% (29/53) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 74% (89/121) | 76% (87/114) |
| Crosses |
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| 46% (12/26) | 33% (5/15) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 3.00 | 0.37 |
| Throw ins |
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| 12 | 13 |
| Fouls |
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| 12 | 17 |
| Tackles |
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| 56% (9/16) | 57% (13/23) |
| Duels won |
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| 55 | 52 |
| Clearances |
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| 12 | 29 |
| Interceptions |
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| 7 | 13 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 0 | 4 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.00 | 1.99 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.00 | -1.01 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 0)
- 14', Gbamin J. 🟨,
- 44', 1 - 0, Abdulhamid S. ⚽, Sima A. (A),
- 2nd Half (2 - 0)
- 46', Traore B. ↓, Deminguet J. ↑,
- 46', Celik N. ↓, Haidara A. ↑,
- 46', 2 - 0, Thauvin F. ⚽, Thomasson A. (A),
- 48', Toure A. 🟨,
- 52', 3 - 0, Haidara A. ⚽, Udol M. (A),
- 54', Munongo B. ↓, Mbala N. ↑,
- 54', Kvilitaia G. ↓, Hein G. ↑,
- 63', Edouard O. ↓, Fofana R. ↑,
- 63', Thauvin F. ↓, Sotoca F. ↑,
- 72', Sarr B. ↓, Tsitaishvili G. ↑,
- 73', Ballo-Toure F. ↓, Mboula U. ↑,
- 73', Sangare M. ↓, Bulatovic A. ↑,
- 83', Sima A. ↓, Bermont A. ↑,
- 90', Mboula U. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Lens
74.5% | Draw
16% | Metz
9.5% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Lens has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.1%)Metz has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.4%)
Lens - Metz Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.28 ↑
(1.27) |
5.98 ↓
(6.09) |
9.98 ↑
(9.59) |
5.2%
(5.6%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 3.25
What is the prediction for Lens - Metz?
Users Predictions:
29 users predict this event. Lens will win (votes: 27 - 93.1%). Metz will win (votes: 1 - 3.4%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 3.4%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Lens: 83.9% – 100%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- O/U 7.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- AH -1.75 - Lens (1.93) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- AH -1.5 - Lens (1.79) (votes: 1 - 50%) .
- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
- O/U 4 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Lens will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 8 high ROI users predict this event. Lens (votes: 7 - 87.5%). Metz (votes: 1 - 12.5%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
Preview Facts
- One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: ) and 18 in the zone Relegation ~ Ligue 2).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lens won 1.
- Lens is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Metz has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
- Lens may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Lens is the obvious favorite.
- There will not play in Lens: Aguilar R.
(Injury)
Antonio K.
(Foot Injury)
Baidoo S.
(Muscle Injury)
Gradit J.
(Thigh Injury)
Gurtner R.
(Muscle Injury)
Masuaku A.
(Red Card)
- There will not play in Metz: Mangondo J.
(Knee Injury)
Melieres C.
(Injury)
Stambouli B.
(Injury)
Sy P.
(Concussion)
- There are questionable in Lens: Said W.
(Injury)
Saint-Maximin A.
(Calf Injury)
- There are questionable in Metz: Michal L.
(Injury)
- In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Lens won 8 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 20:20. (average 1.1:1.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Lens won 7 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 17:9. (average 1.5:0.8).
How many head-to-head matches has Lens won against Metz?
Lens has won 1 of their last 4 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Metz won against Lens?
Metz has won 3 of their last 4 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Lens - Metz were as follows:
29.10.2025
Metz
-
Lens
2:0
26.07.2025
Lens
-
Metz
2:1
12.04.2024
Metz
-
Lens
2:1
16.09.2023
Lens
-
Metz
0:1
French Ligue 1 Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | PSG | 25 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 54:22 | 32 | 57 |
| 2 | Lens | 26 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 49:23 | 26 | 56 |
| 3 | Marseille | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 53:33 | 20 | 49 |
| 4 | Lyon | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 40:27 | 13 | 47 |
| 5 | Lille | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 40:33 | 7 | 44 |
| 6 | Monaco | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 45:37 | 8 | 43 |
| 7 | Rennes | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 43:37 | 6 | 43 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 40:31 | 9 | 37 |
| 9 | Lorient | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 37:40 | -3 | 37 |
| 10 | Brest | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 34:36 | -2 | 36 |
| 11 | Toulouse | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 37:32 | 5 | 34 |
| 12 | Angers | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 23:32 | -9 | 32 |
| 13 | Paris FC | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 29:41 | -12 | 28 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 20:32 | -12 | 27 |
| 15 | Nice | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 32:48 | -16 | 27 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 19:36 | -17 | 19 |
| 17 | Nantes | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 22:42 | -20 | 17 |
| 18 | Metz | 26 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 25:60 | -35 | 13 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Ligue 1 (Promotion ~ Play Offs: )
Relegation ~ Ligue 2
