Metz vs Lens Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 12

Metz

W W L L L

16th place in France Ligue 1

2-1

12/04/2024 15:00

Lens

L W L W D

7th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Metz vs Lens on April 12, 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Metz vs Lens preview before placing for you.

Metz are currently 16th with 29 points after 34 matches.
Lens sit 7th with 51 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lens to win with probability 54%.
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

15:00

2024-04-12

Metz vs Lens - Prediction & Odds

Metz

Lens

2024-04-12 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 12/04/2024

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

16/09/2023 15:00

Lens

0 - 1

Metz

FRA D1

13/03/2022 10:00

Metz

0 - 0

Lens

FRA D1

24/10/2021 09:00

Lens

4 - 1

Metz

FRA D1

14/03/2021 10:00

Lens

2 - 2

Metz

FRA D1

19/12/2020 11:59

Metz

2 - 0

Lens

FRA D1

09/02/2019 10:00

Lens

0 - 0

Metz

FRA D2

Metz

33%

Draw

50%

Lens

17%

Metz Last 6 matches

07/04/2024 07:00

Stade Brestois 4 - 3 Metz FRA D1

30/03/2024 11:59

Metz 2 - 5 Monaco FRA D1

17/03/2024 10:00

Reims 2 - 1 Metz FRA D1

10/03/2024 10:00

Metz 1 - 0 Clermont FRA D1

03/03/2024 10:00

Nantes 0 - 2 Metz FRA D1

23/02/2024 16:00

Metz 1 - 2 Lyon FRA D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Lens

06/04/2024 11:00

Lens 1 - 1 Le Havre FRA D1

29/03/2024 16:00

Lille 2 - 1 Lens FRA D1

16/03/2024 16:00

Lens 1 - 3 Nice FRA D1

09/03/2024 16:00

Lens 1 - 0 Stade Brestois FRA D1

03/03/2024 15:45

Lyon 0 - 3 Lens FRA D1

25/02/2024 08:00

Lens 2 - 3 Monaco FRA D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

Metz

Lens

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

8 (47%)9 (53%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

10 (59%)7 (41%)

Metz

Recent matches

Lens

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

Under /Over

(24%)4 13(76%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

/Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Metz

Lens

Shots

Metz

Total shots

10.82 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 3.27

Lens

Total shots

16.82 avg / game

Blocked

69 total

Avg. 4.60

Metz Pass Lens

Total passes

5620

Avg. 331 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

36%

Total passes

8194

Avg. 482 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Metz

Played games

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.35

3.82

Corners

100

5.88

19.88

338

Throw-ins

342

20.12

1.47

Offsides

1.88

2.71

GK saves

2.65

Metz

DISCIPLINARY

Lens

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.65

1.65

0.18

0.12

12.29

209

Fouls

214

12.59

16.29

277

Tackles

273

16.06

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

How We Build the Metz vs Lens Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Metz vs Lens on 12 April 2024 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.

Metz vs Lens Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Metz's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lens'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 Metz and Lens 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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