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Lens vs Metz: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 8 March, 2026 11:00
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Ligue 1 2025-2026 – Group #1
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Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
▲
10
1
3
24
12
12
31
2
▼
9
3
2
27
12
15
30
16
▼
2
5
7
12
22
-10
11
17
3
2
9
14
31
-17
11
18
2
3
9
8
20
-12
9
Last 6 Matches
Lens
VS
Metz
5/6 (83%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
2.50
PPG
1.50
2.00
Avg Goals Scored
1.50
0.83
Avg Goals Conceded
1.83
50%
BTTS %
50%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.79
Avg xG
1.59
No predictions available for win/draw probability for this match.
Unable to calculate goals probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Unable to calculate BTTS probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Expected Points not available for this match.
2.08
xG [Total: 3.33]
1.25
2
Yellow Cards [Total: 4]
2
7
Corners [Total: 11]
4
3
Offsides [Total: 4]
1
12
Fouls [Total: 23]
11
6
Shots on Goal [Total: 9]
3
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:
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League Position Mismatch
Lens in top 3 vs Metz in relegation zone — significant quality gap
-
Momentum Clash
Lens on fire (86% win rate) facing struggling Metz — form gulf evident
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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(4 trends)
- Top Table FormLeague75%Lens are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Lens score 2.00 goals/match at home (+38% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Lens concede only 0.57 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- High xG PerformanceRecent15/15100%Lens create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Ligue 1 (Home) matches
Metz(4 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H4/580%Metz are unbeaten in their last 4 5 matches vs Lens
- Efficient ScoringH2H4/580%Metz efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 4 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches vs Lens
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Metz are currently 17th in the table (2nd from bottom)
- Not WinRecent12/1580%Metz have not won in 12 of their last 15 Ligue 1 (Away) matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Lens(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague4/757%Lens score well (2.00/match) but have strong defense at home (0.57 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 57% of matches
Metz(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague4/757%Metz score (1.29/match) and concede (3.43/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 57% of matches (league avg: 51%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Lens(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Lens score 2.00 goals/match at home (+38% above league average)
Combined 2.0 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Lens(2 trends)
- Top Table FormLeague75%Lens are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Lens concede only 0.57 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Metz(4 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H4/580%Metz are unbeaten in their last 4 5 matches vs Lens
- Undefeated at HTH2H4/580%Metz are undefeated at half time in their last 4 5 matches vs Lens
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Metz are currently 17th in the table (2nd from bottom)
- Not WinRecent12/1580%Metz have not won in 12 of their last 15 Ligue 1 (Away) matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Lens(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Lens score 2.00 goals/match at home (+38% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Lens concede only 0.57 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Metz(1 trends)
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsH2H4/580%Metz conceded under 1.5 goals in their last 4 5 matches vs Lens
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Lens(1 trends)
- Many CardsH2H4/580%Lens receive 2+ cards in 4 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches vs Metz
Metz(2 trends)
- Many CardsH2H5/5100%Metz receive 2+ cards in 5 of their last 5 Ligue 1 matches vs Lens
- Low Card MatchesLeague14/1490%Metz average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-23% below league avg 2.0) — rank #3 lowest in league
Metz disciplined play balances Lens aggression — • H2H average: 5.4 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Lens(1 trends) — avg 8.0 (+70% above league)
- Many CornersLeague7/785%Lens average 8.0 corners/match at home (+70% above league avg 4.7)
Metz(1 trends) — avg 4.1 (-12% below league)
- Few CornersLeague7/777%Metz average 4.1 corners/match in away matches (-12% below league avg 4.7)
Combined average: 12.1 corners/match (Lens 8.0 + Metz 4.1)
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Lens vs Metz
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Metz is stronger in the second half (19 vs 15).
⚡ Final Stage: Metz is stronger in the final minutes (14 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 (14 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
0.16
Pressure
0.13
✈️ Metz
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.29
Pressure
0.19
⏰ 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
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ 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
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
19
Avg. Goals per Match
0.95
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Lens - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Metz - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
10
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
14
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
14
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
5
Late Conceded
8
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Metz shows superior performance after the break (19 vs 15 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Metz winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Metz excels in the closing minutes (14 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 +0.138
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.063
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.075
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Lens):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. 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
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
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Lens and away matches for Metz
Number of goals
Number of goals
Lens
Under
Over
Metz
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
30%
3
70%
7
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
Both teams to score
Lens
Metz
Yes
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
1X2
1X2
Lens
Metz
1
80%
8
30%
3
X
10%
1
10%
1
2
10%
1
60%
6
Double Chance
Double Chance
Lens
Metz
12
90%
9
90%
9
1X
90%
9
40%
4
X2
20%
2
70%
7
Total Goals
Total Goals
Lens
Metz
0-1
20%
2
20%
2
2-3
70%
7
40%
4
4+
10%
1
40%
4
Total Corners
Total Corners
Lens
Under
Over
Metz
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Lens
Metz
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Lens
Metz
HT 1 - FT 1
50%
5
0%
0
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
0%
0
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
30%
3
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT X - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Lens
Metz
xG
1.72
1.2
xGa
1.44
1.7
Number of goals
Number of goals
Lens
Under
Over
Metz
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
80%
8
20%
2
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
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
Both teams to score
Lens
Metz
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
1X2
Lens
Metz
1
50%
5
0%
0
X
50%
5
60%
6
2
0%
0
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Lens
Metz
12
50%
5
40%
4
1X
100%
10
60%
6
X2
50%
5
100%
10
Total Goals
Total Goals
Lens
Metz
0-1
60%
6
60%
6
2-3
30%
3
40%
4
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Lens
Metz
Yes
70%
7
40%
4
No
30%
3
60%
6
Number of goals
Number of goals
Lens
Under
Over
Metz
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
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
Both teams to score
Lens
Metz
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1X2
1X2
Lens
Metz
1
60%
6
30%
3
X
30%
3
20%
2
2
10%
1
50%
5
Double Chance
Double Chance
Lens
Metz
12
70%
7
80%
8
1X
90%
9
50%
5
X2
40%
4
70%
7
Total Goals
Total Goals
Lens
Metz
0-1
60%
6
20%
2
2-3
40%
4
60%
6
4+
0%
0
20%
2
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Lens
Metz
Yes
70%
7
50%
5
No
30%
3
50%
5
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Lens
Metz
Played:
5
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Wins
3
3
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
5
1
Goals
1.2
6
6
1.2
Goals Conceded
1
5
12
2.4
Yellow Cards
2.8
14
0
Red Cards
0.2
1
1
0.2
Clean Sheets
0.6
3
25
5
Corners
3.8
19
67
13.4
Fouls
12.4
62
13
2.6
Offsides
0.2
1
81
16.2
Shots
8.8
44
19
3.8
Shots on Goal
4.2
21
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2 | 14 | 1.4 | 10 | 1.7 | 24 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.6 | 4 | 1.1 | 8 | 0.9 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.7 | 12 | 2.3 | 16 | 2 | 28 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 3 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 56 | 3.6 | 25 | 5.8 | 81 |
| Fouls | 11.4 | 80 | 14.1 | 99 | 12.8 | 179 |
| Offsides | 3 | 21 | 1.3 | 9 | 2.1 | 30 |
| Shots | 14.6 | 102 | 11.6 | 81 | 13.1 | 183 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.7 | 40 | 4.3 | 30 | 5 | 70 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 0.7 | 5 | 1.3 | 9 | 1 | 14 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 7 | 3.4 | 24 | 2.2 | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.1 | 8 | 1.6 | 11 | 1.4 | 19 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 2 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 28 | 4.1 | 29 | 4.1 | 57 |
| Fouls | 12 | 84 | 9.3 | 65 | 10.6 | 149 |
| Offsides | 1.1 | 8 | 1.3 | 9 | 1.2 | 17 |
| Shots | 8.4 | 59 | 9.3 | 65 | 8.9 | 124 |
| Shots on Goal | 2.6 | 18 | 3.3 | 23 | 2.9 | 41 |
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