Metz vs Lens Prediction 29 October 2025
🔊 Will Lens extend their winning streak in Ligue 1 after facing Metz? The "Blood and Gold" have had their best start to the league in five years. Even the remarkable 2022/23 season, where they finished just a point behind PSG, doesn't compare. Metz, on the other hand, are in complete disarray, failing to win in their last nine matches. Historically, however, they have fared well against Lens, losing just once in their last eight encounters. Can this favorable matchup help the "Dark Reds" break out of their slump? We'll find out on October 29 at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. In the meantime, let's assess both teams' chances with our editorial prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Lens have been a favorable opponent for Metz since their days together in Ligue 2. Since 2018, the teams have clashed eight times across both the lower and top tiers of French football. Metz have claimed victory four times, while the "Blood and Gold" managed just one win. The teams have drawn on three occasions. However, the overall goal difference in these encounters isn't significant, standing at 10:7 in favor of the "Dark Maroons".
Head-to-head statistics Metz - Lens
Metz Team Overview
🔴 Metz's return to Ligue 1 has been nothing short of disastrous. Since the start of the season, Stéphane Le Mignan's side have yet to secure a victory and find themselves at the bottom of the table with the worst goal difference (6:26 compared to Lorient's 12:21). Most of their goals conceded came in the last five matches (18). During this stretch, Metz suffered heavy defeats against Monaco (2-5), Marseille (0-3), Toulouse (0-4), and Lille (1-6).
⚪ The dire form of Metz is further highlighted by the performances of individual players. Even the team's standout performers are struggling to keep their composure early in the season. For instance, Sadibou Sane, who was named Man of the Match in the opening Ligue 1 game against Strasbourg, is serving his second suspension due to a red card. The Senegalese defender was seen as a beacon of hope for the struggling team. He remains one of the "dark red" leaders in creativity, having scored one goal in the league.
Match Results: Metz
Lens Team Overview
🔴 Pierre Sage is making impressive strides at Lens, having taken charge of the club just this summer. Under his guidance, the "Blood and Gold" are enjoying their best start since their return to the top tier of French football in 2021. Over nine matches, Sage's squad has accumulated 19 points, just one point shy of leaders PSG. Both teams boast the best defensive records in Ligue 1, conceding only eight goals. In their last five outings, Lens have claimed significant victories over tough opponents like Lille (3-0) and Marseille (2-1). Lens are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak.
🟡 Odsonne Edouard has recently hit a remarkable run of form. Like his head coach, Edouard joined Lens this summer. The former Celtic and Crystal Palace striker needed some time to adjust, scoring his first goal in the seventh round. However, he is now on a three-match scoring streak and is the team's top scorer. Adrien Thomasson has played a crucial role in Edouard's scoring spree, providing four assists in the last three games, two of which set up Edouard's goals.
Match Results: Lens
Latest news
Metz
❌Joseph Mangondo and Malik Mbaye are yet to make their debut for Metz this season due to injuries. Uri Michel Mbula suffers a hamstring injury recurrence. Sadio Sane won't be available either, having picked up a second red card just one match after serving his first suspension.
Lens
🎩 Lens head coach Pierre Sage is making the most of his managerial skills in the French top flight. Although his former club Lyon was not satisfied with his performance last season, it cannot be denied that the Frenchman has achieved remarkable success as a manager. With 28 wins, Sage ranks 10th among the most successful Ligue 1 coaches of the 21st century based on their first 50 matches.
❌ Lens have just one player from their youth squad in the infirmary-Killian Antonio. However, even if fit, he would likely not impact the starting lineup. The defender made three appearances in Ligue 1 last season.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Abdelatif Kherradji. His average number of yellow cards over the last 20 Ligue 1 matches stands at 3.9. Head-to-head clashes between these teams tend to be eventful, with a total of 22 yellow cards issued in their last four encounters. Lens's away games are equally intense, with the total number of cautions exceeding 3.5 in 12 out of their last 14 matches. We expect both teams to maintain this trend in the upcoming game. Our prediction: total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Head-to-head meetings between these teams have rarely been high-scoring, even dating back to their time together in Ligue 2. This is particularly true for matches at “Stade Saint-Symphorien,” where the total goals have stayed under 3.5 in 12 of the last 13 encounters. The same can be said for Lens's last six Ligue 1 matches. Furthermore, the "Blood and Gold" have not been prolific on the road, scoring no more than two goals in 23 out of their last 24 games. However, they remain solid defensively, conceding just three times in their previous five league rounds. Considering the current form of the teams, it seems certain that Lens will dictate the pace of the upcoming match. Therefore, it makes sense to opt for total goals under 3.5.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Under Pierre Sage, Lens are capable of playing both reactive football and building through positional play. Against a struggling Metz, we believe the latter approach will be prioritized. The "Dark Reds" make too many errors and often struggle to cross the halfway line, leading them to simplify their game with a vertical style. This allows them to maintain a decent average of corners-4.22 over nine rounds. We anticipate that Metz will achieve over 3.5 total corners.
Editorial Prediction
Metz boast a strong head-to-head record against Lens, having avoided defeat in their last three encounters and in eight out of nine over a longer stretch. However, let's not be misled by past meetings and instead focus on the current form of both clubs. Pierre Sage's side are on the rise, and even if things don't go as planned, the "Blood and Gold" can switch from a possession-based game to playing on the counterattack. Metz, on the other hand, struggle with slow defensive transitions, allowing opponents to press their penalty area effectively. A victory for Lens seems almost certain here, and we predict they will achieve it in their typical pragmatic style with a scoreline of 2-0.
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