Two teams at different ends of the Ligue 1 standings will clash at Stade Saint-Symphorien on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, in a round 10 league fixture.
Lens are second in the table, one point behind the leaders PSG, while the hosts are rooted to the bottom with only two points won.
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Metz vs Lens predictions: The hosts are pegged evenly
Key stats
- Metz are winless in their last 10 fixtures across all competitions.
- Four of Metz's last five matches recorded at least three total goals.
- Metz have conceded 25 goals in their last nine Ligue 1 fixtures.
- Lens are unbeaten in their last five matches (3W, 2D).
- Lens scored at least two goals in four of their last five league matches.
Correct score prediction: Metz 0-2 Lens
Metz have enjoyed a better form, which is highlighted by their second position in the table, and the fact that they are only a point adrift of PSG shows how competitive they have been this season.
On the contrary, Metz have struggled, and another defeat could be in the offing when they clash on Wednesday. Thus, we predict that Lens will earn a comfortable 2-0 win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lens are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The home team stands little or no chance of winning on Wednesday, if the projections of the bookies are anything to go by. The home side have odds of 19/4 (5.75), a figure which means they have only 17.4% earning a positive result.
The visitors are priced at 8/15 (1.53), which translates to an overwhelming 65.2% chance for the travellers to claim all three points. Meanwhile, for this encounter to end in a draw, there is a 16/5 (4.20), with a 23.8% chance of the game ending in a stalemate.
Most recent H2Hs: Can the hosts stop the rot on Wednesday
Contrary to their recent form. they have fared well against Wednesday's opponents, having recorded two wins in their last three head-to-head meetings.
Coming into this contest, that run of results against the visitors could serve as a confidence booster for this match.
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Metz Preview: Can the hosts get their first win in 11 fixtures?
Metz's form has been nothing to write home about, failing to win in their last 11 fixtures. Besides their inability to get a result, they have a defensive crisis, having conceded 26 goals in nine matches, the worst defence in the league.
However, the hosts will be without Sabidou Sane, as he is suspended for this fixture, while Fode Ballo-Toure and Boubacar Toure are on the sidelines.
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Predicted lineup: Fischer (GK), Gbamin, Yegbe, Gbamin, Coli, Tsitaishivili, Deminguet, Kuoao, Toure, Sabally, Hein & Diallo
Last five matches
- Lille 6-1 Metz
- Toulouse 4-0 Metz
- Metz 0-3 Marseille
- Metz 0-0 Le Havre
- Monaco 5-2 Metz
Lens preview: Can the Blood & Gold claim a fourth straight victory?
Lens will come into this fixture confident of claiming yet another win when they file out on Wednesday. Pierre Sage's men claimed their third consecutive last weekend, and they are in line to claim a fourth.
However, they will be wary of the hosts as they have lost two of the last three meetings against Metz.
Predicted lineup: Risser (GK), Gradit, Baidoo, Sarr, Abdulhamid, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol, Thauvin, Said, & Edouard
Last five matches
- Lens 2-1 Marseille
- Lens 2 -1 Paris FC
- Auxerre 1-2 Lens
- Rennes 0-0 Lens
- Lens 3-0 Nice
Player to watch: Habib Diallo
Habib Diallo has had a hand in two of Metz's last three strikes, recording one assist and a goal. The Senegalese star will be looking to improve his numbers on Wednesday.
Could Diallo prove the talisman for the hosts – Photo (Imago) | Credit: Sportsphoto