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Full-time · Lens 3–0 Metz

Ligue 1 · · Stade Bollaert-Delelis

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Lens 3–0 Metz — Lens won this Ligue 1 match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Lens: 2.24 to 0.25 in expected goals, from 24 shots to 5, ahead on xG from the 14th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Lens beat Metz 3–0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 on Sunday 8 March. Lens have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Lens led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Lens: Saud Abdulhamid (44’, assisted by Abdallah Sima), Florian Thauvin (46’, assisted by Adrien Thomasson) and Amadou Haidara (52’, assisted by Matthieu Udol).

Discipline

M. Vernice showed three yellow cards — against 4.1 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Metz: J. Gbamin (14’), A. Touré (49’) and U. Mboula (90’).

What it changes

Lens stay second after this result (25 league matches played). Lens have scored 61 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 31 games, ranked per game). Lens have conceded 33 goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Metz stay 18th after this result (25 league matches played). Metz have scored 32 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games, ranked per game). Metz have conceded 72 goals, the most of the 18 clubs.

It is Lens’s first win over Metz since 24 October 2021, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds). Lens are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Metz are winless in their last 10 matches in all competitions. Metz have failed to score in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Adrien Thomasson (Lens) 7.9, Matthieu Udol (Lens) 6.3 and Saud Abdulhamid (Lens) 5.9 led the match.

Head-to-head

Metz are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Lens.

Next up

Lens next host Marseille on 8 November 2026.

Metz next travel to Kellermann on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Lens: Lens v Marseille, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Metz: Kellermann v Metz, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Lens 3–0 Metz · Ligue 1
  • Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis · Lens
  • Referee: M. Vernice
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Lens 1 · draws 2 · Metz 3 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Lens 2W 2D 1L · Metz 0W 1D 4L

Lens 3–0 Metz (Ligue 1): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.38 / 0.5
Goals
against 1.5 / 2.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.43 / 3.88
Corners
against 3.14 / 4.38 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
5 / 3.13
Shots on target
against 4.57 / 5.25 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.43 / 1.88
Cards
against 2.14 / 1.5 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches
4.08 yellows
Referee · M. Vernice
26.5 fouls a game
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over 12 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 5 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameLens for / againstLineMetz for / against
Goals scored
2.38 for · 1.5 against n 8
2.5standard
0.5 for · 2.38 against n 8
Corners won
5.43 for · 3.14 against n 7
9.5standard
3.88 for · 4.38 against n 8
Shots
15.14 for · 10.71 against n 7
19.5standard
11.13 for · 13.5 against n 8
Shots on target
5 for · 4.57 against n 7
8.5standard
3.13 for · 5.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.71 for · 13 against n 7
21.5standard
11.63 for · 10.63 against n 8
Cards shown
2.43 for · 2.14 against n 7
3.5standard
1.88 for · 1.5 against n 8

Referee: M. Vernice — 4.08 yellow cards a game, 0.33 red cards, 26.5 fouls over 12 matches.

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Lens

Lens Goalkeeper

Lens — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
R. Risser26902340 min702.7 /90230.9 /9020.1 /90
Lens — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Risser n 890
2.86/3

Lens Defensive

Lens — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. Sarr26902340 min512 /90602.3 /90180.7 /901094.2 /90180.7 /9020.1 /90
S. Baidoo20861725 min301.6 /90241.3 /90211.1 /90814.2 /90180.9 /9020.1 /90
I. Ganiou16881410 min251.6 /90140.9 /9060.4 /90744.7 /90181.1 /9030.2 /90
J. Gradit990808 min171.9 /90161.8 /9091 /90434.8 /90141.6 /9020.2 /90
N. Čelik390270 min93 /9031 /9031 /90144.7 /9010.3 /9000 /90
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Lens — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Udol n 889.9
0.95/2
0.64/1
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M. Sarr n 890
0.32/0
0.51/1
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R. Risser n 890
00/0
00/0
—
W. Saïd n 867.4
2.87/6
1.35/3
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A. Thomasson n 881.5
1.55/4
1.25/3
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Lens — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Udol n 889.9
1.57/3
M. Sarr n 890
1.86/3
W. Saïd n 867.4
1.76/3
A. Thomasson n 881.5
3.98/7
F. Thauvin n 883.1
0.74/1
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Lens Attacking

Lens — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
W. Saïd25701740 min100.5 /9020.1 /90412.1 /90231.2 /90231.2 /90281.4 /90
F. Thauvin24801920 min70.3 /9030.1 /90442.1 /90211 /90522.4 /90401.9 /90
O. Édouard22621355 min100.7 /9030.2 /90342.3 /90201.3 /90171.1 /90140.9 /90
R. Fofana1842764 min60.7 /9000 /90222.6 /90111.3 /9050.6 /90101.2 /90
M. Guilavogui1639627 min10.1 /9000 /90101.4 /9030.4 /90121.7 /9081.1 /90
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Lens — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Udol n 889.9
14/2
0.32/0
M. Sarr n 890
0.63/1
0.32/0
R. Risser n 890
00/0
00/0
W. Saïd n 867.4
2.26/5
14/2
A. Thomasson n 881.5
16/1
0.11/0
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Lens — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lens before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Udol n 889.9
00/0
0.42/1
M. Sarr n 890
00/0
0.11/0
R. Risser n 890
00/0
0.11/0
W. Saïd n 867.4
0.52/1
00/0
A. Thomasson n 881.5
00/0
0.11/0
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Metz

Metz Goalkeeper

Metz — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Fischer23902070 min823.6 /90462 /9010 /90
P. Sy17777 min44.7 /9044.7 /9000 /90
Metz — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Metz before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Fischer n 890
3.57/5

Metz Defensive

Metz — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
K. Kouao23841926 min612.9 /90211 /90110.5 /901205.6 /90271.3 /9070.3 /90
J. Gbamin20871730 min382 /90140.7 /90100.5 /90814.2 /90120.6 /9010.1 /90
T. Yegbe17841428 min140.9 /90150.9 /90120.8 /90362.3 /90150.9 /9010.1 /90
M. Colin17771302 min281.9 /90191.3 /9070.5 /90433 /9080.6 /9010.1 /90
Sadibou Sané14811133 min272.1 /90201.6 /90151.2 /90665.2 /90131 /9030.2 /90
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Metz — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Metz before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
G. Tsitaishvili n 889.6
0.63/2
0.84/1
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J. Fischer n 890
00/0
00/0
—
K. Kouao n 879.3
1.44/3
15/2
—
G. Hein n 874.3
0.83/1
0.52/1
—
J. Deminguet n 854.9
0.84/0
1.25/1
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Metz — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Metz before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
G. Tsitaishvili n 889.6
0.65/0
K. Kouao n 879.3
2.77/6
G. Hein n 874.3
0.84/1
J. Deminguet n 854.9
1.65/2
A. Touré n 859.4
1.35/2
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Metz Attacking

Metz — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
H. Diallo17861465 min40.2 /9010.1 /90231.4 /90120.7 /9090.6 /90110.7 /90
Cheick Tidiane Sabaly1374964 min00 /9020.2 /9070.7 /9040.4 /90100.9 /90141.3 /90
Giorgi Abuashvili1241486 min00 /9000 /9081.5 /9030.6 /9040.7 /9040.7 /90
Ibou Sané1158638 min10.1 /9010.1 /9091.3 /9060.8 /9040.6 /9040.6 /90
M. Bokele Mputu733234 min00 /9000 /9020.8 /9020.8 /9051.9 /9020.8 /90
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Metz — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Metz before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
G. Tsitaishvili n 889.6
0.43/0
0.32/0
J. Fischer n 890
00/0
00/0
K. Kouao n 879.3
15/2
0.42/1
G. Hein n 874.3
0.84/1
0.53/0
J. Deminguet n 854.9
0.42/0
00/0
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Metz — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Metz before kick-off, to 5 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
G. Tsitaishvili n 889.6
00/0
00/0
J. Fischer n 890
00/0
00/0
K. Kouao n 879.3
0.11/0
0.11/0
G. Hein n 874.3
0.21/0
0.32/0
J. Deminguet n 854.9
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
LensMetz
52%Possession48%
2.75Expected goals (xG)0.40
24Shots5
7Shots on target0
12Shots off target2
5Blocked shots3
19Shots inside the box4
6Corners4
3Offsides1
12Fouls17
0Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
0Saves4
487Passes469
88%Pass accuracy86%

Lens Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
R. Risser9000000006.9
I. Ganiou9000003207.9
M. Sarr9000000107.2
Saud Abdulhamid9010111108.2
A. Thomasson9001206307.6
M. Udol9001423107.2
A. Sima8301202106.6
M. Sangaré7300110207.2
F. Thauvin6310112009.2
O. Édouard6300111006.3
N. Čelik4500000106.7
A. Haidara sub4510110008
R. Fofana sub2700400006.7
F. Sotoca sub2700200106.6
A. Bulatović sub1700002207
A. Bermont sub1200000006.6

Metz Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Fischer9000000006.9
Sadibou Sané9000000507
J. Gbamin90000002Y6.3
M. Colin9000000106.9
A. Touré90001010Y6.5
H. Diallo9000001206.9
F. Ballo-Touré7300100105.9
B. Sarr7200000306.3
B. Munongo5400000206.9
G. Kvilitaia5400000106.5
B. Traoré4500000206.6
J. Deminguet sub4500000306.5
G. Hein sub3600002006.9
N. Mbala sub3600001006.3
G. Tsitaishvili sub1800000106.9
U. Mboula sub17000000Y6.3

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Lens v Metz — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
LensWWLDD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 2.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
MetzLDLLL
Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 0.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Lens 1 · 2 draws · Metz 3 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2025-10-29 Metz 2–0 Lens
  • 2024-04-12 Metz 2–1 Lens
  • 2023-09-16 Lens 0–1 Metz
  • 2022-03-13 Metz 0–0 Lens
  • 2021-10-24 Lens 4–1 Metz
  • 2021-03-14 Lens 2–2 Metz
League standing · 2025/26
Lens#2 pos70 pts34 pl+31 GD
Metz#18 pos17 pts34 pl-44 GD
Goals per game
Lens scored1.94
Metz scored0.94
Lens conceded1.03
Metz conceded2.24

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Lens 2.24 xG from 24 shots, Metz 0.25 from 5. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Matthieu Udol 14' · 0.14 xGMatthieu Udol 14' · 0.14 xGOdsonne Edouard 42' · 0.13 xGOdsonne Edouard 24' · 0.13 xGMatthieu Udol 17' · 0.12 xGAbdallah Sima 17' · 0.10 xGFlorian Sotoca 62' · 0.10 xGRayan Fofana 80' · 0.10 xGRayan Fofana 92' · 0.10 xGAdrien Thomasson 31' · 0.09 xGAbdallah Sima 24' · 0.09 xGAbdallah Sima 36' · 0.08 xGAlpha Touré 83' · 0.07 xGAbdallah Sima 38' · 0.07 xGAdrien Thomasson 50' · 0.07 xGRayan Fofana 69' · 0.07 xGGiorgi Tsitaishvili 84' · 0.05 xGMamadou Sangaré 58' · 0.05 xGBouna Sarr 59' · 0.05 xGAlpha Touré 64' · 0.04 xGFode Toure 6' · 0.04 xGMamadou Sangaré 34' · 0.03 xGRayan Fofana 77' · 0.02 xGMatthieu Udol 36' · 0.02 xGSaud Abdulhamid 4' · 0.02 xGFlorian Sotoca 90' · 0.02 xGAmadou Haidara 51' · 0.34 xG · goalSaud Abdulhamid 43' · 0.12 xG · goalFlorian Thauvin 45' · 0.09 xG · goal
Lens (attacking right)Metz (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Lens2432.24
Metz500.25

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Lens led on xG, 1.37 to 0.04. At full time, Lens led on xG, 2.24 to 0.25. The widest gap was 2.00 xG to Lens, in the 80th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.21.100′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Lens 43 minGoal - Lens 45 minGoal - Lens 51 min
Lens 2.24 xGMetz 0.25 xGdots = goals · 29 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Lens and Metz?
In their last 6 meetings, Lens won 1, Metz won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Lens and Metz?
Recent form — Lens 2W 2D 1L; Metz 0W 1D 4L.

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