Metz vs Lens Prediction: Lens to go for a solo away victory

Metz vs Lens Prediction for the Match on October 29, 2025

The 10th round of Ligue 1 brings a busy midweek schedule, with one of the key matches being FC Metz vs. RC Lens at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Metz is having a tough start back in the top flight, still looking for their first win of the season. With just two points from nine matches and several heavy defeats, they sit at the bottom of the table. Things don’t get easier as they face Lens, one of the league’s most in-form teams, currently in second place and aiming for European qualification.

Metz: Form and Statistics

Metz Ligue 1 form: LLLDLD

Ligue 1 is back, and RC Lens fans have reason to smile. After a great 3-1 win over Olympique de Marseille, they travel to FC Metz, who sit at the bottom of the table. On paper, it seems like an easy match, but it could be tricky. Lens, currently second in the league, wants to keep their strong start going. Metz has had a rough season. They’ve earned just two points from nine matches and are still looking for their first win (2 draws, 7 losses). They’ve conceded 26 goals, the most in the league, and scored only six, the fewest. Their last three games have been especially tough, with 13 goals conceded, including a heavy 6-1 loss to Lille last Sunday. Metz has yet to win a home game this season, but they do have a decent record against Lens. Last season, they won both meetings and are unbeaten in the last nine encounters with Lens (5 wins, 3 draws). However, Metz tends to struggle after halftime. They’ve yet to score a second-half goal at home and have conceded nine in the last three games after the break.

Metz News and Lineup

Metz News and Lineup

Metz will be without Sabidou Sane, who is still suspended after his red card against Toulouse. This is his fifth suspension of the season. Goalkeeper Pape Sy is also a doubt after a serious injury in the loss to Lille. Fode Ballo-Toure, Urie-Michel Mboula, and Boubacar Traore are all sidelined as well. Joseph Mangondo (knee) and Malick Mbaye (foot) have not played this season due to long-term injuries from last year.

🔖 Metz Expected Lineup

Fischer; Tsitaishvili, Gbamin, Yegbe, Kouao; Deminguet, Toure, Stambouli; Abuashvili, Diallo, Sabaly

Lens: Form and Statistics

Lens Ligue 1 form: WWWDWL

RC Lens, second in Ligue 1 after beating OM, now travel to Metz, who sit at the bottom of the table. Lens should have the upper hand, but they must avoid underestimating their opponents to keep up their strong start. Lens come into the match full of confidence, having won their last three league games to reach second place with 19 points from nine matches. Last weekend, they climbed above Marseille with a 2-1 win, turning around a deficit thanks to a penalty from Odsonne Edouard and a Benjamin Pavard own goal. Since losing to PSG, Lens have gone five matches unbeaten in Ligue 1 (4 wins, 1 draw). That loss remains their only away defeat in the last six league trips (4 wins, 2 draws) stretching back to April. Lens have earned the most penalties in the league (4), showing their attacking intent and willingness to challenge the opposition. However, their defense is still a concern. Only one of their six wins has been a clean sheet, and they've received a red card in both of their last two away games.

Lens Team News and Lineup

Lens Team News and Lineup

Matthieu Udol returns to FC Metz on Wednesday, but this time as a player for Lens. He left Metz last summer after a dispute with the management. Despite a promise made the previous year, the club did not want him to join Lens, leading to a tense exit. Udol’s return to Saint-Symphorien will not be a warm one, especially from the club's leaders. He has been with Lens since this summer. Three and a half months after leaving, Udol asked Metz for tickets for his family to attend the match. However, the club refused. According to L'Equipe and RMC Sport, he managed to get tickets through other sources, as the club’s management had broken ties with him.

🔖 Lens Expected Lineup

Risser; Gradit, Baidoo, Sarr; Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol; Thauvin, Said; Edouard

Metz vs Lens: Head-to-Head statistics

Metz vs Lens: Head-to-Head statistics

H2H STATS

Metz have had a decent record against Lens in the past. In their last five meetings, they’ve won 2, drawn 2, and lost 1.

Metz vs Lens: Betting Tips & Odds

• RC Lens have been one of the best teams in Ligue 1 this season. Under new coach Pierre Sage, they are in second place, just one point behind PSG.
• With 6 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, they’ve shown a strong balance between attack and defense. They average 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per game. Lens come into this match unbeaten in their last five, winning four of them.
• On the other hand, Metz are struggling in their return to Ligue 1. They have no wins, with 2 draws and 7 losses.
• Their defense is a big problem, conceding an average of 2.9 goals per game. They’ve scored less than one goal per match.
• A recent 6-1 loss to LOSC Lille added to their troubles, following earlier heavy defeats to Toulouse (4-0) and Marseille (0-3). These results have left Metz low on confidence and desperate for a change.

Metz vs Lens match prediction, 29th October 2025

Metz vs Lens match prediction, 29th October 2025

Metz have struggled since returning to Ligue 1 after a season away. They were expected to have a tough time, but not this bad. They still haven’t won a game. Recent matches against Lens have mostly gone Metz’s way, but this time, things could be different. Lens are in strong form and look set to keep their good run going. They’ll face a Metz team low on confidence and with shaky defense. Lens’ attacking quality and momentum should be enough to secure the win, despite occasional lapses in their own defense. Lens are coming off an important win, and their recent rise puts them in the title race. With just one point behind PSG, they’ll see this game as a chance to stay in the hunt. Our prediction is that Lens will win.

Our match prediction is BTTS (no) with odds at 1.95 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip is Over 2.5 total goals with odds at 1.66 on the Betway bookmaker.

Our last match prediction is Lens to win with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker.