Metz vs Lens Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Metz vs Lens Intro
Metz has been one of the Ligue 1 season’s worst performing clubs while a mid table finish looks certain for Lens. Despite their differing fortunes, both clubs will look to finish their season on a positive note with this potentially a season defining matchup for Metz. This Ligue 1 match is scheduled for Friday April 12, 2024 with kickoff at Stade Saint Symphorien set for 7:00 PM. Ligue 1 enters matchweek 29 with Laszlo Boloni’s hosts in the last position and 23 points. The away side have taken 43 points so far and take up the 6th place with Franck Haise at the helm. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a massive difference in fortunes between Metz and Lens in the Ligue 1 table. The two teams are divided by 20 points and 11 places.
Metz vs Lens Form
Metz were defeated by Brest and have only managed to collect 6 points in the last five games. At the same time, Lens drew with Le Havre, which brought them up to 7 points from the last five games. As far as home form is concerned, Metz haven’t made use of home team advantage, as they have only managed to win three points in five games. Lens have been very impressive away from home recently, winning 10 points from five games.
Metz vs Lens H2H
Metz will be hoping that they can catch up a little with Lens’s record in this fixture. Currently Metz only have 10 wins compared to Lens’s 13, out of 33 total matches played. There have also been 10 draws. Metz has a slight advantage in this fixture after winning one more than Lens in the last six meetings. But is is still Lens with the better H2H over time.
Metz vs Lens Analysis
Metz’s last match suffer a defeat. Brest was their last opponnent. When the referee blew fulltime, the score was 3-4. With that game now a memory, Laszlo Boloni’s men will narrow their focus to this week’s challenge : Lens in Ligue 1. While facing Brest, Metz had 34% of ball possession. Taking a look at their previous game, Metz has those following stats: 8 shots in attack and 24 shots conceded. In their last game Lens claimed a draw. Le Havre was their last opponnent. When the referee called fulltime, the score was 1-1. During their latest meetup with Le Havre, Lens took 57% possession. In front of goal, Lens delivered 16 shots on goal while down back giving up a total of 11 shots to their opponents Le Havre.
Metz vs Lens Odds
Lens is the favourite to win this match between Metz and Lens according to the bookmakers.
