Lens welcome Metz to Stade Bollaert-Delelis on 08 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing France Ligue 1 schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Lens tend to overload midfield areas.
Metz favour an offensive setup focused on creating chances.
Lens are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
In contrast, Metz are under pressure after a string of poor results. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.
Metz's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Lens have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
However, Metz have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Metz show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Lens have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
However, Metz have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Metz's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Lens show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
In contrast, Metz have shown mixed attacking reliability lately. They will need more consistency in the final third.
Metz attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
