Metz vs Lens Predictions

Metz vs Lens Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Tuesday 29th October | Stade Saint Symphorien | Ligue 1 | 19:00 GMT

Metz will host RC Lens on Tuesday evening at Stade Saint Symphorien in a crucial Ligue 1 encounter. This match presents contrasting fortunes as the newly-promoted hosts desperately search for their first victory of the campaign, while the visitors aim to maintain their push towards European qualification.

Lens currently sit 4th in the table with 16 points from 8 matches, while Metz languish at the bottom in 18th place with just 2 points from their opening fixtures.

Key Betting Tip: Lens to Win offers excellent value @ 1.75.

Metz vs Lens Predicted Lineups

Metz Predicted XI: Oukidja, Jallow, Colin, N'Doram, Sané, Camara, Gbamin, Hein, Traore, Diallo, Mikautadze

Metz have struggled significantly since their return to Ligue 1, remaining winless in their opening matches with the team currently on an 11-match drawing streak across all competitions.

Lens Predicted XI: Samba, Frankowski, Danso, Medina, Machado, Diouf, Fofana, Thomasson, Thauvin, Saïd, Edouard

Lens have several key attacking threats including Wesley Saïd, Florian Thauvin, and Odsonne Edouard, who have each scored 2 goals this season.

Metz and Lens Current Form and Standings

Metz have endured a nightmare return to the top flight, collecting just 2 points from 8 matches with no wins, 2 draws, and 6 defeats while scoring only 5 goals and conceding 20.

Their promotion through the playoffs appears to have left them ill-prepared for Ligue 1's intensity. The hosts occupy the automatic relegation zone and desperately need points to ignite their survival campaign.

Metz vs Lens Head-to-Head Timeline

Lens have dominated recent meetings, winning the last three encounters. Metz have not beaten Lens in their last five attempts.

Recent H2H Results

Lens 2-1 Metz (Club friendly) Metz 2-1 Lens (Ligue 1) Lens 0-1 Metz (Ligue 1) Lens 0-0 Metz, (Ligue 1)

Metz vs Lens Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyzes 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a 2-0 Lens Win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Metz vs Lens Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Lens to Win @ 1.75 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Metz vs Lens: Key Players to Watch

Gauthier Hein (Metz) - One of Metz's top scorers this season with 1 goal, the attacking midfielder will be crucial to any hopes of an upset.

Florian Thauvin (Lens) - The experienced French international has already netted 2 goals this campaign and remains Lens's creative hub in attack.

Metz vs Lens Match Facts

Referee: N/A

Broadcast Details: Check local listings

Stadium Information: Stade Saint Symphorien in Metz can hold up to 26,661 people on a match day.