14 March 2021 at 14:00

22
Full Time
Referee: F. Batta

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.

Lens3wins
2draws10 meetings
Metz5wins

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

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 53.0%Draw 29.2%Away 22.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.853.404.33
Max1.933.474.62
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Lens · Moderate 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 market50.7%28.2%21.2%
Public market51.1%27.8%21.0%

Lens vs Metz — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Lens (53%)

Result differed from 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.

LensHalf-time:21Metz
16Shots7
6Shots on target4

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: Lens

W 343D 256L 275
Over 2.543
Goals scored1110

Away Record: Metz

W 214D 211L 330
Over 2.540
Goals scored742

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lens and Metz drew 2:2. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020. Goals were scored by J. Clauss 13′, Vágner 27′ (pen.), Y. Cahuzac 36′, T. Delaine 57′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Lens had 52% possession while Metz held 48%. Lens had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for Metz. Lens made 3 substitutions, Metz made 1.

Match Events

Key match events between Lens and Metz — 4 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Lens
Metz
Kick Off
27′
Vágner

Penalty

Y. Cahuzac

assist: A. Muinga

36′
Half Time
50′John Boye
F. SotocaG. Kakuta
70′
A. MuingaS. Banza
70′
76′
VágnerT. Ambrose
J. ClaussC. Michelin
84′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lens had 52% possession against Metz's 48%. Lens registered 16 shots (6 on target) while Metz managed 7 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–1. Fouls committed: 17–8.

6Shots on Goal4
8Shots off Goal1
16Total Shots7
2Blocked Shots2
5Shots insidebox4
11Shots outsidebox3
17Fouls8
6Corner Kicks1
0Offsides3
52%Ball Possession48%
4Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
436Total passes402
354Passes accurate321
81%Passes %80%

Recent Form

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

Lens

DWWLWL

Metz

LLDDLL

Lens vs Metz Head to Head Results

Lens and Metz have met 19 times — Lens won 8, Metz won 8, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. A combined 40 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.11 per match (20 for the home side, 20 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.

8

Lens

3

Drawn

8

Metz

Goals: 20Goals: 20

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
19 Dec 2020Metz2 – 0Lens
9 Feb 2019Lens0 – 0Metz
1 Sept 2018Metz2 – 0Lens
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026