Lens vs Metz: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 September

Lens

L W L W D

7th place in France Ligue 1

0-1

16/09/2023 19:00

Metz

W W L L L

16th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lens vs Metz on 16 September 2023 (kick-off: 19:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lens vs Metz preview before placing your bet.

Lens are currently 7th with 51 points after 34 matches.
Metz sit 16th with 29 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 63%.
Head-to-head history favors Metz, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Lens have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:00

2023-09-16

Lens vs Metz - Prediction & Odds

Lens

Metz

2023-09-16 19:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/09/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	22	10	2	81	33	48
02 Monaco	67	34	20	7	7	68	42	26
03 Stade Brestois	61	34	17	10	7	53	34	19
04 Lille	59	34	16	11	7	52	34	18
05 Nice	55	34	15	10	9	40	29	11
06 Lyon	53	34	16	5	13	49	55	-6
07 Lens	51	34	14	9	11	45	37	8
08 Marseille	50	34	13	11	10	52	41	11
09 Reims	47	34	13	8	13	42	47	-5
10 Rennes	46	34	12	10	12	53	46	7
11 Toulouse	43	34	11	10	13	42	46	-4
12 Montpellier	41	34	10	12	12	43	48	-5
13 Strasbourg	39	34	10	9	15	38	50	-12
14 Nantes	33	34	9	6	19	30	55	-25
15 Le Havre	32	34	7	11	16	34	45	-11
16 Metz	29	34	8	5	21	35	58	-23
17 Lorient	29	34	7	8	19	43	66	-23
18 Clermont	25	34	5	10	19	26	60	-34

Head To Head

13/03/2022 14:00

Metz

0 - 0

Lens

FRA D1

24/10/2021 13:00

Lens

4 - 1

Metz

FRA D1

14/03/2021 14:00

Lens

2 - 2

Metz

FRA D1

19/12/2020 15:59

Metz

2 - 0

Lens

FRA D1

09/02/2019 14:00

Lens

0 - 0

Metz

FRA D2

01/09/2018 13:00

Metz

2 - 0

Lens

FRA D2

Lens

17%

Draw

50%

Metz

33%

Lens Last 6 matches

02/09/2023 19:00

Monaco 3 - 0 Lens FRA D1

26/08/2023 19:00

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 3 - 1 Lens FRA D1

20/08/2023 18:45

Lens 1 - 1 Rennes FRA D1

13/08/2023 11:00

Stade Brestois 3 - 2 Lens FRA D1

05/08/2023 11:45

Manchester United 3 - 1 Lens INT CF

02/08/2023 17:00

Lens 0 - 0 Torino INT CF

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Metz

03/09/2023 13:00

Metz 2 - 2 Reims FRA D1

27/08/2023 13:00

Clermont 0 - 1 Metz FRA D1

18/08/2023 19:00

Metz 2 - 2 Marseille FRA D1

13/08/2023 15:05

Rennes 5 - 1 Metz FRA D1

05/08/2023 13:00

SC Heerenveen 0 - 1 Metz INT CF

29/07/2023 15:59

Amiens 0 - 0 Metz INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Lens

Metz

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored

Avg. per game

0.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

11 (65%)6 (35%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

4 (24%)13 (76%)

Lens

Recent matches

Metz

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(24%)4 13(76%)

/Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lens

Metz

Shots

Lens

Total shots

16.82 avg / game

Blocked

69 total

Avg. 4.60

Metz

Total shots

10.82 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 3.27

Lens Pass Metz

Total passes

8194

Avg. 482 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

5620

Avg. 331 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

36%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lens

Played games

Metz

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.12

5.88

100

Corners

3.82

20.12

342

Throw-ins

338

19.88

1.88

Offsides

1.47

2.65

GK saves

2.71

Lens

DISCIPLINARY

Metz

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.65

1.65

0.12

0.18

12.59

214

Fouls

209

12.29

16.06

273

Tackles

277

16.29

NEXT MATCHES

08/16

Lens

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Lens vs Metz Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lens vs Metz on 16 September 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lens vs Metz Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lens's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Metz's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Lens and Metz sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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