18 April 2015 at 18:00

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Full Time

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Metz5wins
2draws10 meetings
Lens3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.6

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Metz.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 45.0%Draw 30.7%Away 28.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.103.40
Max2.253.383.59
Market favourite:Metz · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market44.0%28.9%27.2%
Public market43.2%28.8%28.0%

Metz vs Lens — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Metz
Result vs. Market: Metz (45%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

MetzHalf-time:10Lens
18Shots6
7Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
08/03/26Lens3–0Metz1.27/5.75/11.00
29/10/25Metz2–0Lens6.30/4.53/1.50
12/04/24Metz2–1Lens4.96/3.79/1.72
16/09/23Lens0–1Metz1.47/4.32/6.29
13/03/22Metz0–0Lens3.83/3.45/2.02
24/10/21Lens4–1Metz1.62/3.96/5.71
14/03/21Lens2–2Metz1.89/3.42/4.48
19/12/20Metz2–0Lens3.07/3.34/2.39
29/11/14Lens2–0Metz2.66/3.03/2.93
18/04/15Metz3–1Lens2.22/3.26/3.46

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Metz

W 214D 211L 330
Over 2.540
Goals scored742

Away Record: Lens

W 343D 256L 275
Over 2.543
Goals scored1110

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Metz defeated Lens 3:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2014. Goals were scored by F. Malouda 13′, B. Sarr 57′ (pen.), M. Maïga 79′, A. Madiani 89′. Metz made 3 substitutions, Lens made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Metz and Lens — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Metz
Lens
Kick Off
F. Malouda
13′
Half Time
B. Sarr

Penalty

57′
65′
B. BoulengerA. Madiani
75′
A. KantariA. Ba
M. Maïga
79′
F. SassiC. Doukouré
80′
M. MaïgaF. Ben Youssef
81′
F. MaloudaK. Lejeune
83′
89′
A. Madiani
Full Time

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Metz have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Lens show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Metz

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Lens

DWWLWL

Metz vs Lens Head to Head Results

Metz and Lens have met 19 times — Metz won 7, Lens won 8, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Lens leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 40 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.11 per match (19 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (26%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (32%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2021.

7

Metz

4

Drawn

8

Lens

Goals: 19Goals: 21

Recent Meetings (19)

8 Mar 2026Lens3 – 0Metz
29 Oct 2025Metz2 – 0Lens
26 Jul 2025Lens2 – 1Metz
12 Apr 2024Metz2 – 1Lens
16 Sept 2023Lens0 – 1Metz
13 Mar 2022Metz0 – 0Lens
24 Oct 2021Lens4 – 1Metz
14 Mar 2021Lens2 – 2Metz
19 Dec 2020Metz2 – 0Lens
9 Feb 2019Lens0 – 0Metz
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026