Ligue 1 Regular Season - 10
Metz 2 - 0 FT Lens
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Alpha Touré
Abdallah Sima 45'+3
Deiver Machado 45'+6
HT
↓ O. Edouard ↑W. Said 46'
↓ A. Sima ↑M. Guilavogui 46'
↓ D. Machado ↑R. Aguilar 63'
68' Gauthier Hein
81' ↓ C. Sabaly ↑I. Sane
81' ↓ G. Tsitaishvili ↑G. Abuashvili
81' ↓ J. Deminguet ↑I. Guerti
87' G. Hein
↓ J. Gradit ↑A. Bulatovic 88'
↓ F. Thauvin ↑R. Fofana 88'
90' G. Hein (I. Sane)
90'+2 Gauthier Hein
90'+2 Gauthier Hein
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Metz
Goalkeepers
J. Fischer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
A. Toure 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
C. Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
G. Hein 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
8.2
Rating
J. Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
G. Tsitaishvili 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
H. Diallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
R. Jean-Baptiste 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Lawson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Melieres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Guerti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Sane 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
9
Minutes
7.3
Rating
J. Asoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Abuashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bokele Mputu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lens
Goalkeepers
R. Risser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
S. Abdulhamid 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
M. Sangare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Thomasson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
D. Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
F. Thauvin 
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
48
Passes
5
Duels
A. Sima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
O. Edouard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
R. Gurtner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Delplace
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Aguilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ganiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bulatovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Sotoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Said
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Guilavogui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Metz Win
Lens Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +7
P: 10 GD: +13
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 10 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Hein's Heroics Turn to Heartbreak at Stade Saint-Symphorien
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. Metz snatched a vital 2-0 victory over Lens at Stade Saint-Symphorien, but Gauthier Hein's late dismissal transforms triumph into a pyrrhic win that could define their survival battle.
Hein's Explosive 87-90 Minute Masterclass
For 87 minutes, Metz laboured at Stade Saint-Symphorien, a team drowning at 18th place with just 5 points from 10 matches. Then Gauthier Hein erupted. A coolly converted penalty at 87 minutes shattered the deadlock. Three minutes later, with I. Sane's assist from the bench, Hein struck again—a finish that seemed to seal a miraculous escape. The intensity at Stade Saint-Symphorien peaked as Metz's travelling support roared their salvation into existence.
The Cruel Twist: Glory Becomes Infamy
But football punishes excess. At 90+2, as Hein wheeled away celebrating his brace, the referee's hand reached for red. The hero became the villain. Lens, despite controlling 54% possession, never found their rhythm. Robin Risser's four saves proved insufficient against Metz's late balance shift. Koffi Kouao orchestrated a defensive wall that turned Stade Saint-Symphorien into a fortress, limiting Lens to just 10 shots.
The Data Reveals a Lopsided Contest
Metz dominated the stakes with 16 shots (7 on target, 3.42 xG), whilst Lens managed only 10 attempts (2 on target, 1.32 xG). It's the story of desperation meeting precision—and then self-destruction. For Metz, this win breaks a devastating run and offers survival hope. For Lens, sitting 6th with 19 points, it's a missed chance to cement their elite positioning. The red card will haunt Metz far longer than the scoreline will satisfy them.
Key Questions
How did Gauthier Hein's red card impact the match?
The 90+2 dismissal robbed Metz's triumph of its shine. While they won 2-0, Hein faces a suspension that will cripple them in upcoming survival-defining fixtures.
How dramatic was Hein's late double?
Extraordinary. A penalty at 87 minutes, then a second at 90—Metz transformed a probable draw into a stunning victory in three minutes of sheer intensity.
What was the impact of substitute I. Sane?
Game-changing. Introduced at 81 minutes, Sane provided the assist for Hein's clincher, shifting the balance decisively in Metz's favour.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
A Clash of Extremes at Saint-Symphorien
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. This match serves as a pivotal junction where Lens's title ambitions collide with Metz's desperate struggle for top-flight survival.
The Setup
On October 29, 2025, Metz welcomes the league leaders to Stade Saint-Symphorien in a fixture that highlights the vast disparity in Ligue 1 this season. Lens arrives with a perfect Form of five consecutive wins, cementing their position at the summit. Conversely, the home side languishes in 17th place, burdened by a Balance issue that has seen them fail to secure a single home victory in four attempts. The Stakes could not be higher for Metz, who are trapped in a fierce relegation battle and need to find defensive resolve against a Lens attack that is firing on all cylinders.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely be decided in the transition phase. Morgan Bokele Mputu has been a lone bright spark for Metz, but he faces a monumental task against Adrien Thomasson. Thomasson’s ability to create, evidenced by his four assists this campaign, makes him the primary engine for the visitors and the man Metz must neutralise to stand any chance.
Our Prediction
Lens’s superior tactical Balance and depth in Stars suggest a controlled performance from the visitors. Expect Lens to dominate possession, utilizing their wide players to stretch a fatigued Metz backline. While the hosts may show grit early on, the clinical nature of the Lens frontline should secure a 2-0 victory, leaving the home supporters still waiting for their first celebration of the season.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, to witness the league leaders in peak flow against a side fighting for their lives.
What's the predicted outcome?
A comfortable 2-0 win for Lens, reflecting their current dominance.
Where are Metz and Lens in the league table?
Lens sits in 1st place (34 points) while Metz is 17th (11 points).
What is Lens's current form?
Lens is in sensational form, having won their last five league matches.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Odsonne Édouard is the player to watch with 3 goals and a 7.1 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.