Ligue 1 Regular Season - 25
Lens 3 - 0 FT Metz
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Gbamin 14'
44' S. Abdulhamid (A. Sima)
HT
↓ B. Traore ↑J. Deminguet 46'
46' ↓ N. Celik ↑A. Haidara
46' F. Thauvin (A. Thomasson)
A. Toure 48'
52' A. Haidara (M. Udol)
↓ B. Munongo ↑N. Mbala 54'
↓ G. Kvilitaia ↑G. Hein 54'
63' ↓ O. Edouard ↑R. Fofana
63' ↓ F. Thauvin ↑F. Sotoca
↓ B. Sarr ↑G. Tsitaishvili 72'
↓ F. Ballo-Toure ↑U. Mboula 73'
73' ↓ M. Sangare ↑A. Bulatovic
83' ↓ A. Sima ↑A. Bermont
U. Mboula 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lens
Goalkeepers
Robin Risser 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
92
Minutes
Defenders
Nidal Čelik 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ismaelo Ganiou 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Malang Sarr 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
47%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Saud Abdulhamid 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mamadou Sangare 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adrien Thomasson
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Matthieu Udol
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Florian Thauvin
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Abdallah Sima 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Odsonne Édouard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Mathieu Gorgelin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oscar Lenne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amadou Haidara 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
47
Minutes
8
Rating
Andrija Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Bermont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fode Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erawan Garnier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Fofana 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Florian Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Metz
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Fischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bouna Sarr
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Sadibou Sané
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Philippe Gbamin 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Maxime Colin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fodé Ballo-Touré
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Boubacar Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Believe Munongo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Alpha Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Giorgi Kvilitaia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Habib Diallo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ousmane Ba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Urie-Michel Mboula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Terry Yegbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koffi Kouao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jessy Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gauthier Hein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Mbala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Abuashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgiy Tsitaishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/10/2025 | Metz | 2 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 26/07/2025 | Lens | 2 - 1 | Metz | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 12/04/2024 | Metz | 2 - 1 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 16/09/2023 | Lens | 0 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 13/03/2022 | Metz | 0 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 24/10/2021 | Lens | 4 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 14/03/2021 | Lens | 2 - 2 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 19/12/2020 | Metz | 2 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 09/02/2019 | Lens | 0 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 2 | Stade Bollaert-Delelis |
| 01/09/2018 | Metz | 2 - 0 | Lens | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
Lens Win
Metz Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +19
P: 25 GD: +13
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -4
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -18
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -20
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +19
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -20
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
The Eight-Minute Blitz at Bollaert
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A devastating burst of goals ensures Lens keep the pressure on the league leaders while leaving Metz stranded in the relegation mire.
Pressure at the Bollaert-Delelis
From the opening whistle at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens established a dominant Balance that left the visitors suffocating. The home side unleashed a relentless attacking siege, recording 23 shots while restricting Metz to zero efforts on target. Captain M. Udol and the Metz backline spent the majority of the first half clearing their lines, surviving several scares as Lens cycled possession with surgical precision. Despite the one-sided nature of the stats, the deadlock persisted for much of the first half, with the home crowd growing restless for the breakthrough their dominance deserved.
The Eight-Minute Lightning Strike
The Intensity shifted dramatically just before the interval. In the 44th minute, S. Abdulhamid finally broke the resistance, finishing a move involving A. Sima. The momentum carried over instantly into the second half. Only seconds after the restart, F. Thauvin doubled the lead in the 46th minute following an A. Thomasson assist. The knockout blow arrived in the 52nd minute via substitute A. Haidara. In a frantic eight-minute window of play, Lens turned a cagey contest into a commanding three-goal cushion, effectively ending the match as a contest before the hour mark.
Title Aspirations and Relegation Woes
The Stakes for this victory are monumental for Lens, who now sit just one point off the top of the Ligue 1 table. Their ability to dismantle defensive blocks with such sudden velocity marks them as genuine title contenders. Conversely, the lack of an Upset Factor from Metz leaves them rooted to 18th place. With 11 points now separating them from safety and only nine games remaining, the mountain to climb looks steeper than ever. While Lens dream of the summit, Metz are staring directly into the abyss of the second tier after failing to record a single shot on target.
Key Questions
What made Florian Thauvin the Man of the Match?
Thauvin earned a 9.3 rating by scoring the vital second goal and acting as the primary creative engine for Lens.
What does this mean for Lens's season?
The win keeps Lens in the Champions League spots and moves them to within one point of the league leader.
How did Florian Thauvin change the game?
His goal immediately after halftime doubled the lead and shattered Metz's resolve, ensuring a comfortable final thirty minutes.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Ambitions Meet Survival Desperation
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. This is a textbook mismatch where anything less than a dominant Lens victory would be a catastrophic blow to their championship dreams.
The Setup
Lens enter this fixture as the heavy favorites, boasting a Form rating that reflects their status as genuine title contenders. Their record at Stade Bollaert-Delelis is fearsome, with 10 wins from 12 matches, making it one of the toughest venues in France. On the flip side, Metz are drowning at the bottom of the table. Their defensive Balance has completely evaporated, conceding an eye-watering 2.8 goals per game on the road. With the Stakes reaching boiling point in the title race, Lens cannot afford a slip-up against the league's basement side.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by Lens' relentless wide play against Metz's low block. The home side's wing-backs are essentially auxiliary attackers, and their ability to stretch the pitch will test a Metz backline that has looked fragile all season. Metz will likely park the bus and hope for a miracle, but the sheer volume of quality Stars in the Lens lineup makes an upset look highly improbable. If Lens find an early breakthrough, the floodgates could open quickly.
Our Prediction
Our take is that this will be one-way traffic from the first whistle. Robin Risser should have a quiet afternoon in the Lens goal, protected by a solid unit featuring F. Medina. Expect Florian Thauvin to pull the strings in the final third, feeding an attack that will simply be too fast and too precise for the visitors. While H. Diallo provides a minor outlet for Metz, he will likely be starved of service as Lens dominate possession and secure a comfortable multi-goal victory.