1 August 2015 at 12:00

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Full Time
Referee: Stephane Jochem

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.

Metz4wins
2draws10 meetings
Lens4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.7

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

20%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 49.4%Draw 31.8%Away 24.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.103.75
Max2.053.234.45
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 market48.1%30.1%21.8%
Public market46.0%30.4%23.6%
Δ2.1%0.3%1.7%

Metz vs Lens — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Metz (49%)

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.

MetzHalf-time:00Lens

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
09/02/19Lens0–0Metz2.68/2.90/2.97
01/09/18Metz2–0Lens2.09/3.18/3.84
01/08/15Metz0–0Lens2.02/3.14/4.07
13/05/16Lens1–0Metz2.62/3.14/2.79
30/09/13Lens3–2Metz2.00/3.21/4.00
08/03/14Metz0–1Lens1.96/3.17/4.41
23/02/09Metz1–2Lens2.31/2.86/3.01
20/04/12Lens0–2Metz1.99/3.11/3.89
16/12/11Metz2–0Lens2.36/2.93/3.17
15/09/08Lens0–1Metz1.94/2.96/3.90

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 195D 123L 96
Over 2.539
Goals scored564

Away Record: Lens

W 135D 103L 94
Over 2.539
Goals scored420

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Metz and Lens drew 0:0. The match was played in Ligue 2 2015. 2 yellow cards were shown. Metz had 58% possession while Lens held 42%. Metz had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 7 (1 on target) for Lens. Metz made 2 substitutions, Lens made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Metz and Lens — 0 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Metz
Lens
Kick Off
34′Pierrick Valdivia
Half Time
J. IkaunieksS. Kehli
46′
K. LejeuneH. Diallo
70′
84′
P. ChavarríaJ. Nanizayamo
87′
M. AutretB. Bourigeaud
90′
L. NomenjanaharyD. N'Diaye
Full Time

Match Statistics

Metz had 58% possession against Lens's 42%. Metz registered 15 shots (6 on target) while Lens managed 7 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 11–14.

6Shots on Goal1
9Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots7
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
11Fouls14
4Corner Kicks4
4Offsides0
58%Ball Possession42%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves6
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

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

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Metz vs Lens Head to Head Results

Metz and Lens have met 19 times — Metz won 8, Lens won 8, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. A combined 44 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.32 per match (22 for the home side, 22 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (32%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (37%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2021.

8

Metz

3

Drawn

8

Lens

Goals: 22Goals: 22

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