Based on last 50 matches in "France. Ligue 1", up to 04/12/2024
To build a prediction for the Metz - Lens match, scheduled for 12 April 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Metz have played 50 matches, in which they won 10 of them, drew 12 times and lost 28 matches. Lens, having played 50 matches, won 26 times, drew 12 matches and lost 12 defeats. In the league, Metz average 0.9 goals scored per game and 1.7 conceded. Lens average 1.6 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 15 September 2023 at Lens's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
French Championship. Metz play with an average of 2 yellow cards, against Lens, with an average of 2.3 yellow cards. I am betting on a draw in yellow cards at odds of 4. Referee Lisage often officiates draws in yellow cards. 0-0, 1-1, 2-2
I believe there will be goals in this match. Both teams are motivated: one is fighting to retain its place in Ligue 1, while the other is aiming to qualify for European competitions. Lens is a deserved favorite; even away from home, they should score against their opponent. Metz are playing at home,... Show more
French Championship, top division. Metz are in 17th place and desperately trying to avoid relegation; they have scored 28 goals and conceded 48 goals. In their recent matches, they seem to score, but concede even more. Lens are in 6th place, have scored 37 goals and conceded 30 goals. I expect both ... Show more
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Metz does not concede from Lens in 6 out of 9 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)5.69
Lens does not concede in 12 out of 22 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.215
Metz does not scoreat home in 6 out of 11 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.215
Lens does not concedeaway in 8 out of 11 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.215
Lens scores under 2 goals in 10 out of last 13 away matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.215
Metz concedes under 2 goals from Lens in 8 out of 10 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.215
In 13 out of 20 last matches involving Lens, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.88
In 10 out of 12 last matches where Lens played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.88
In 8 out of 11 last matches involving Metz and Lens, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.88
In 5 out of 6 last home matches, Metz concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.73
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - forward Йоэль Асоро. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Салис Абдул Самед, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Ромен Лиссорг (France). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 362 yellow cards (averaging 3.6 per match) and 20 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (26 out of 100).