24 October 2021 at 13:00

41
Full Time
Referee: J. Pignard

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: 4.8%

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 61.9%Draw 25.3%Away 17.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.603.755.25
Max1.654.206.08
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 52.6%
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 market59.1%24.9%16.0%
Public market59.3%22.6%18.1%
Δ0.2%2.3%2.0%

Lens vs Metz — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lens
Result vs. Market: Lens (62%)

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.

LensHalf-time:21Metz
11Shots9
5Shots 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 defeated Metz 4:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2021. Goals were scored by W. Saïd 14′, N. de Préville 33′, W. Saïd 37′, I. Ganago 83′, P. Frankowski 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Lens had 56% possession while Metz held 44%. Lens had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Metz. Lens made 4 substitutions, Metz made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Pape Matar Sarr 67′).

Match Events

Key match events between Lens and Metz — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Lens
Metz
Kick Off
33′
N. de Préville
W. Saïd

assist: C. Doucouré

37′
Half Time
59′
V. PajotP. Sarr
W. SaïdG. Kakuta
62′
Jean-Louis Leca65′
VAR
67′Goal cancelled
F. SotocaY. Cahuzac
80′
A. Kalimuendo-MuingaI. Ganago
80′
80′
N. de PrévilleO. Nguette
80′
K. NDoramA. Mbengue
I. Ganago

assist: C. Doucouré

83′
I. GanagoC. Jean
87′
88′
A. OukidjaM. Caillard
P. Frankowski

assist: J. Clauss

90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lens had 56% possession against Metz's 44%. Lens registered 12 shots (5 on target) while Metz managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 9–13.

5Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal3
12Total Shots9
4Blocked Shots2
8Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox5
9Fouls13
5Corner Kicks6
1Offsides0
56%Ball Possession44%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
475Total passes378
403Passes accurate307
85%Passes %81%

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 7, Metz won 8, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Metz leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 39 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.05 per match (18 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 3–2 in 2013.

7

Lens

4

Drawn

8

Metz

Goals: 18Goals: 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
14 Mar 2021Lens2 – 2Metz
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