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Lens vs Metz: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 8 March, 2026 11:00
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Prediction League
8
Played
7
Wins
0
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2
(16 total)
xG
2.00
(16.0 total)
Shots per Match
14.4
(115 total)
Shots on Target
5.6
(39% acc)
Corners
7.3
(58 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.5
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(50%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
11.9
(95 total)
Offsides
2.6
(21 total)
9
Played
6
Wins
1
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(15 total)
xG
1.50
(13.5 total)
Shots per Match
13.1
(118 total)
Shots on Target
4.8
(36% acc)
Corners
5
(45 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(22%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.1
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(2 total)
Fouls
14.1
(127 total)
Offsides
1.3
(12 total)
17
Played
13
Wins
1
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(31 total)
xG
1.70
(29.5 total)
Shots per Match
13.7
(233 total)
Shots on Target
5.2
(38% acc)
Corners
6.1
(103 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(35%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
13.1
(222 total)
Offsides
1.9
(33 total)
8
Played
2
Wins
2
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(7 total)
xG
1.10
(8.7 total)
Shots per Match
8.5
(68 total)
Shots on Target
2.9
(34% acc)
Corners
4
(32 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
11.8
(94 total)
Offsides
1
(8 total)
9
Played
1
Wins
1
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(11 total)
xG
1.00
(9.0 total)
Shots per Match
8.7
(78 total)
Shots on Target
3.1
(36% acc)
Corners
4
(36 total)
Defense
Conceded
3.1
per match
xGa
2.30
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(11%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(2 total)
Fouls
9.4
(85 total)
Offsides
1.2
(11 total)
17
Played
3
Wins
3
Draws
11
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(18 total)
xG
1.00
(17.7 total)
Shots per Match
8.6
(146 total)
Shots on Target
3
(35% acc)
Corners
4
(68 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.2
per match
xGa
1.80
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
10.5
(179 total)
Offsides
1.1
(19 total)
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In this exciting Ligue 1 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Lens will take on Metz as part of the 2025-2026 season in Ligue 1. This match is part of Matchweek 25 and will take place on 2026-03-08 at 2026-03-08 in the famous Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Lens, and the visiting side, Metz. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-03-08
Time: 16:00
Location: Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Lens vs Metz Football 8 Mar, 2026 11:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
League Position Mismatch
Lens in top 3 vs Metz in relegation zone — significant quality gap
-
Defensive Fortress
Lens have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Lens vs Metz, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Lens(3 trends)
- Top Table FormLeague75%Lens are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Lens score 2.00 goals/match at home (+40% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Lens concede only 0.50 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Metz(3 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H4/580%Metz are unbeaten in their last 4 5 matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H4/580%Metz efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 4 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Metz are currently last in the table (last from bottom)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Lens(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague5/863%Lens score well (2.00/match) but have strong defense at home (0.50 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 63% of matches
Metz(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/863%Metz score (1.25/match) and concede (3.38/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 63% of matches (league avg: 49%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Lens(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Lens score 2.00 goals/match at home (+40% above league average)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Under 2.5 GoalsH2H3/560%Under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 H2H matches (60.0%%)
Combined 2.0 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Lens(3 trends)
- Top Table FormLeague75%Lens are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Lens concede only 0.50 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Undefeated at HTRecent12/1675%Lens are undefeated at half time in their last 12 16 matches
Metz(3 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H4/580%Metz are unbeaten in their last 4 5 matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H4/580%Metz are undefeated at half time in their last 4 5 matches
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Metz are currently last in the table (last from bottom)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Lens(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Lens score 2.00 goals/match at home (+40% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Lens concede only 0.50 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Lens(1 trends) — avg 2.3 (+17% above league)
- Many CardsH2H4/580%Lens receive 2+ cards in 4 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches
Metz(2 trends) — avg 1.7 (-13% below league)
- Many CardsH2H5/5100%Metz receive 2+ cards in 5 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches
- Low Card MatchesLeague16/1690%Metz average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-22% below league avg 2.0) — rank #3 lowest in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 5.4 cards per match in their last 5 H2H matches
Metz disciplined play balances Lens aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Lens(1 trends) — avg 7.2 (+55% above league)
- Many CornersLeague8/885%Lens average 7.2 corners/match at home (+55% above league avg 4.7)
Metz(1 trends) — avg 4.0 (-14% below league)
- Few CornersLeague8/879%Metz average 4.0 corners/match in away matches (-14% below league avg 4.7)
Combined average: 11.2 corners/match (Lens 7.2 + Metz 4.0)
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Lens vs Metz
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Metz is stronger in the second half (21 vs 16).
⚡ Final Stage: Metz is stronger in the final minutes (16 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Metz is stronger in the final minutes (16 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Lens
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.24
Pressure
0.13
✈️ Metz
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.35
Pressure
0.21
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Lens - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
16
Avg. Goals per Match
0.8
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
✈️ Metz - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
21
Avg. Goals per Match
1.05
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
16
Avg. Goals per Match
0.8
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Lens - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
2
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
7
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
5
✈️ Metz - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
11
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
16
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
16
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
8
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Metz shows superior performance after the break (21 vs 16 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Metz winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Metz excels in the closing minutes (16 vs 9 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Metz scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Lens has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Lens handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.105
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.083
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.02 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.053
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Lens):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Metz):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team is stronger in the final minutes of the match. Consider bets on late goals, last goal scorer, and away team victory.
Lens vs Metz Head-to-head statistics for Sun 8 Mar, 2026 @ 11:00 Ligue 1
Ligue 1 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
13
1
3
31
13
18
40
2
12
3
2
37
15
22
39
17
▼
3
3
11
14
27
-13
12
18
3
3
11
18
38
-20
12
Lens
VS
Metz
Last 5 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
1
Draws
3
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (5)
1.2 (6)
xG
0.90
3.40
Shots
16.2 (81)
8.8 (44)
Shots on Target
3.8 (19)
4.2 (21)
Corners
5 (25)
3.8 (19)
Defense
Conceded
1.2 (6)
1 (5)
xGa
3.40
0.90
Clean Sheets
1 (20%)
3 (60%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4 (12)
2.8 (14)
Red Cards
0 (0)
0.2 (1)
Fouls
13.4 (67)
12.4 (62)
Offsides
2.6 (13)
0.2 (1)
Last 6 Matches
Lens
VS
Metz
6/6 (100%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
3.00
PPG
0.67
2.33
Avg Goals Scored
1.33
0.50
Avg Goals Conceded
2.00
50%
BTTS %
83%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.97
Avg xG
0.83
Lens vs Metz: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Lens and away matches for Metz
Number of goals
Lens
Under
Over
Metz
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
20%
2
80%
8
50%
5
50%
5
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Lens
Metz
Yes
50%
5
60%
6
No
50%
5
40%
4
1X2
Lens
Metz
1
90%
9
30%
3
X
0%
0
10%
1
2
10%
1
60%
6
Double Chance
Lens
Metz
12
100%
10
90%
9
1X
90%
9
40%
4
X2
10%
1
70%
7
Total Goals
Lens
Metz
0-1
10%
1
10%
1
2-3
80%
8
40%
4
4+
10%
1
50%
5
Total Corners
Lens
Under
Over
Metz
Under
Over
7.5
60%
6
40%
4
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Lens
Metz
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Lens
Metz
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
0%
0
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
0%
0
50%
5
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
50%
5
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Lens
Metz
xG
1.74
1.12
xGa
1.24
1.59
Number of goals
Lens
Under
Over
Metz
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Lens
Metz
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
1X2
Lens
Metz
1
40%
4
10%
1
X
60%
6
30%
3
2
0%
0
60%
6
Double Chance
Lens
Metz
12
40%
4
70%
7
1X
100%
10
40%
4
X2
60%
6
90%
9
Total Goals
Lens
Metz
0-1
60%
6
50%
5
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Lens
Metz
Yes
60%
6
30%
3
No
40%
4
70%
7
Number of goals
Lens
Under
Over
Metz
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Lens
Metz
Yes
10%
1
30%
3
No
90%
9
70%
7
1X2
Lens
Metz
1
80%
8
30%
3
X
10%
1
20%
2
2
10%
1
50%
5
Double Chance
Lens
Metz
12
90%
9
80%
8
1X
90%
9
50%
5
X2
20%
2
70%
7
Total Goals
Lens
Metz
0-1
60%
6
30%
3
2-3
40%
4
60%
6
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Lens
Metz
Yes
80%
8
40%
4
No
20%
2
60%
6
2.85
xG
0.84
62%
Ball Possession
38%
15
Total Shots
9
6
Shots on Goal
3
10
Shots Off Goal
6
7
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
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