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Lens vs Metz

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Ligue 1 2025/2026 Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
3 - 0
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Match Events

14'
Gbamin J.
44' Event
Abdulhamid S.
Assist: Sima A.
46'
Sub
Traore B. In: Deminguet J.
Out: Traore B.

AI Match Summary

Lens in this Ligue 1 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Lens.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
Lens
30%
Draws
34%
Metz
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Lens

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Lens lately — more wins on the board than Metz.
  • Lens are the model's pick here, at 36%.
  • Regular Ligue 1 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Lens Clean Sheet 16%
Metz Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Lens Metz
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 21 6
Draws 4 8
Losses 6 15
Goals Scored 2.25 2
Goals Conceded 0.88 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 2.25 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.88 1.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 8, 2026 Ligue 1
Lens vs Metz
3:0
Oct 29, 2025 Ligue 1
Metz vs Lens
2:0
Jul 26, 2025 Club Friendly
Lens vs Metz
2:1
Apr 12, 2024 Ligue 1
Metz vs Lens
2:1
Sep 16, 2023 Ligue 1
Lens vs Metz
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Lens Compare

Top Goalscorer Abdulhamid S.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Thauvin F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13

Metz Compare

Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Lens 36 / 100
Metz 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Lens Metz

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Lens found the back of the net in 90% of recent matches (31 games).

Metz has conceded goals in 79% of their last 29 outings.

Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.

Lens has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Lens VS Metz
2.25 Goals Scored 2
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Lens

(Home)
28 Jul
Lens
0 : 1
Famalicao
28 Jul
Crystal Palace
0 : 3
Lens
25 Jul
Lens
2 : 2
Charleroi
18 Jul
Lens
4 : 1
Boulogne
22 May
Lens
3 : 1
Nice
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Metz

(Away)
25 Jul
Metz
3 : 1
Sittard
22 Jul
Metz
4 : 1
Sochaux
17 Jul
Metz
6 : 0
RFC Seraing
11 Jul
Metz
2 : 1
Racing Luxembourg
11 Jul
Metz
1 : 1
Versailles
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1PSG34244674:2976
2Lens34224866:3570
3Lille34187952:3761
4Lyon341861053:4060
5Marseille341851163:4559
6Rennes34178959:5059
7Monaco341661260:5454
8Strasbourg341581158:4753
9Toulouse341291347:4645
10Lorient3411121148:5145
11Paris FC3411111247:5044
12Brest341091543:5539
13Angers34991629:4836
14Le Havre347141332:4435
15Auxerre348101634:4434
16Nice347111637:6032
17Nantes34592029:5224
18Metz34382332:7617
Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Relegation - Ligue 1 2025/2026 (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - Ligue 2 (Main)