Lens vs Metz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lens vs Metz

Lens meet Metz at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 8 March.

We’re approaching this -1.5 Asian Handicap bet with confidence and we need Lens to win by two clear goals to land a return. Odds of -123 are appealing when they go up against Metz.

Lens played Strasbourg away in their last Ligue 1 game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stade de la Meinau. Pierre Sage's men recorded 45% possession and had five shots on target, while Mamadou Sangare bagged the goal.

On Thursday night, Lens enjoyed a penalty shoot-out victory (2-2 AET) when visiting Lyon in the Coupe de France.

Metz suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 1-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Brest at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Les Grenats dominated possession with 66% of the ball and racked up six shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It has been three wins on the bounce for Metz when playing Lens. In the last clash, home side Metz claimed a 2-0 victory at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The past 7 H2H matches have included four Metz victories, two draws and one Lens win.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Lens	29	20	2	7	57	29	28	57:29	62
18	Metz	30	3	6	21	27	66	-39	27:66	15

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Lens have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 15.6 attempts. The Pas-de-Calais side have averaged 51.8% possession, 456.9 passes and 5.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 8.6 attempts and 2.9 corners.

Wesley Said is the top scorer with 5 goals, Odsonne Edouard has 4, with Florian Thauvin and Rayan Fofana on 3. Matthieu Udol is the top assists maker on 4, with goalie Robin Risser managing 5 clean sheets.

Metz have lost 8 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.8 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. Benoit Tavenot's team have averaged 49.6% possession, 465.4 passes, 3.9 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.2 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.

Gauthier Hein has scored 2 goals, followed by Nathan Mbala, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo, Koffi Kouao and Sadibou Sane on 1. Gauthier Hein has been chief assist maker on 2, with Jonathan Fischer recording one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Lens confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Robin Risser (GK), Nidal Celik, Pierre Ganiou, Malang Sarr, Saud Abdulhamid, Mamadou Sangare, Adrien Thomasson, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Abdallah Sima, Odsonne Edouard.

Metz confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Sadibou Sane, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Maxime Colin, Bouna Sarr, Fode Ballo-Toure, Boubacar Traore, Believe Munongo, Alpha Toure, Giorgi Kvilitaia, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo.

Lens vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Lens vs Metz with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re expecting Lens to dominate this Ligue 1 match and the Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back the favourites at -1.5. Odds of -123 are attractive that they are able to enjoy a handsome win.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Ligue 1 experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Lens vs Metz league stats:

• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 5 of their last 10 games on the road.

According to the odds, there’s a 55.2% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lens 2 - 0 Metz

Let’s go for Lens to win 2-0, a bet which is available at +510. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Giorgi Tsitaishvili Over 0.5 Shots -152

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz) has finished with one or more shots in his past two Ligue 1 games. There is odds of -152 on offer for this Player Shots wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Giorgi Tsitaishvili Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+750

First

+2200

Shots

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

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Odsonne Edouard to Score +120

Odsonne Edouard (Lens) has found the net in his past two Ligue 1 home games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +120 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Odsonne Edouard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+110

First

+340

Shots

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Lens Under 6.5 Corners -110

We’ve seen an average of 3.60 corners for Lens in their past 5 home matches, while the previous ten Metz games have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. The number of Lens corners could be lower than the line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lens

Total

8.20 5.30 2.90

Home

9.40 4.70 4.70

Away

8.70 5.80 2.90

Metz

Total

8.10 3.90 4.20

Home

9.10 4.90 4.20

Away

8.40 3.30 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-110

Lens Corners

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

-104

Metz Corners

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-123

Most Corners

1

-714

X

+950

2

+540

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Lens vs Metz Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an estimated 81% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -417 betting odds about Lens triumphing in this Ligue 1 clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1000 about Metz.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Lens at -156 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Metz at +650. The draw is the third option at +180.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. On the Both Teams to Score market, there isn’t much between the BTTS Yes and No options in terms of price.

Bettors love the flexibility that hundreds of markets provide and that is for every Ligue 1 game. The best football betting sites ensure that their customers always have plenty of options.

Full-Time Result

1

-417

X

+500

2

+1000

Half-Time Result

1

-156

X

+180

2

+650

Double Chance

1X

-3333

12

-1000

X2

+270

Draw No Bet

1

-1667

2

+600

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-110

2 Hcp +1.75

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-115

Wesley Saïd can be backed to find the net anytime at -100. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +300.

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

First

-100

Anytime

+300

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

First

+110

Anytime

+340

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

First

+150

Anytime

+440

Florian Sotoca (Lens)

First

+170

Anytime

+525

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Allan Saint-Maximin (Lens)

First

+210

Anytime

+540

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Saud Abdulhamid (Lens)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

First

+420

Anytime

+1300

Amadou Haidara (Lens)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+440

Anytime

+1300

Joel Asoro (Metz)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Lucas Michal (Metz)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Arthur Masuaku (Lens)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Malang Sarr (Lens)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Nidal Čelik (Lens)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Wesley Saïd (Lens)

Over 3.5

+106

Under 3.5

-

Odsonne Edouard (Lens)

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-

Florian Thauvin (Lens)

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

-

Abdallah Sima (Lens)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Allan Saint-Maximin (Lens)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Habib Diallo (Metz)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Mamadou Sangaré (Lens)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Adrien Thomasson (Lens)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Andrija Bulatović (Lens)

Over 1.5

+163

Under 1.5

-

Matthieu Udol (Lens)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Malang Sarr (Lens)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Nidal Čelik (Lens)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Saud Abdulhamid (Lens)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Michal (Metz)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Ismaelo Ganiou (Lens)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Lens have recorded nine victories and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Metz have now lost three consecutive games on their travels. Les Grenats have collected eight defeats, one win and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.80.

The last Stade Bollaert-Delelis meeting saw Metz beat Lens 1-0. The past 3 H2H meetings at Stade Bollaert-Delelis have seen Lens triumphing once, one draw and a win for Metz.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Lens Home Stats		9-0-1	2.60	2.00	0.60	6	4	4	6
Metz Away Stats		1-1-8	3.80	1.00	2.80	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Lens vs Metz Lineups & Team News

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