Metz - Lens predictions

A home win would be a big surprise in this match. Metz are the underdogs here and it will be a huge surprise if they end up grabbing a win here.

With 1.88 odds for an away win, Lens have a rather clear path to victory. Still, there’s plenty of room for an upset in a match like this, so other options are still worth considering.

Metz’s latest Ligue 1 outing at Brest did not go their way, though it can’t be used to accurately represent their form. They were fighting an uphill battle as visitors against the much stronger side, who took an early lead and secured a 4:3 victory.

Lens failed to snag a decisive victory in the previous round’s home game against Le Havre despite the favourable betting odds and home-field advantage. Records show that the two teams were largely neck-to-neck throughout the showdown, which ended in a rather disappointing 1:1.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Metz have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

With 6 goals in their own net over the last 3 fixtures, Lens's backline has much to be wished for

Metz will need another 0 points to get out of the relegation zone – and this round is not a particularly good opportunity to win them. They are quickly running out of time, though, and will need to move quickly if they wish to stay in the Ligue 1.

Bookmakers see Lens as firm favourites for this game. The away team is offered at 1.88 odds to claim three points that would allow them to make an important step in their fight to lock a European finish.

Benjamin Tetteh, Joel Asoro, Christophe Herelle will not be able to play for the hosts this Friday due to various injuries. This makes their chances of coming out on top as underdogs even smaller but is important to keep in mind when considering betting odds.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.