Metz vs Lens: result 2-0 and analysis
Ligue 1Regular Season - 16Kick-off on December 19, 2020 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Stade Saint-Symphorien, Longeville-lès-Metz
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What was the result of Metz vs Lens?
Metz won 2-0 on December 19, 2020.
Goalscorers
- 30′O. NguetteMetz
- 90′F. BoulayaMetz
Official lineup for Metz vs Lens
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Metz
3-4-1-2- 26P. Yade
- 19H. Maïga
- 10F. Boulaya
- 11O. Nguette
- 5V. Angban
- 23K. Kouyaté
- 18F. Centonze
- 2D. Bronn
- 17T. Delaine
- 21John Boye
- 16A. Oukidja
Lens
3-4-1-2- 9I. Ganago
- 7F. Sotoca
- 28C. Doucouré
- 10G. Kakuta
- 18Yannick Cahuzac
- 4L. Badé
- 3I. Sylla
- 24J. Gradit
- 11J. Clauss
- 21M. Haïdara
- 16J. Leca
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Metz have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats; Lens have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2020 | Montpellier(away) | 2-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Dec 13, 2020 | Strasbourg(away) | 2-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Dec 6, 2020 | Lyon(home) | 1-3 | Ligue 1 |
| Nov 29, 2020 | Stade Brestois 29(home) | 0-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Nov 22, 2020 | Nantes(away) | 1-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2020 | Monaco(away) | 3-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Dec 12, 2020 | Montpellier(home) | 2-3 | Ligue 1 |
| Dec 5, 2020 | Rennes(away) | 2-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Nov 29, 2020 | Angers(home) | 1-3 | Ligue 1 |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Nantes(home) | 1-1 | Ligue 1 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Metz win, 3 draws, 2 Lens wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2019 | Lens 0-0 Metz | Ligue 2 |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Metz 2-0 Lens | Ligue 2 |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Lens 1-1 Metz | Coupe de la Ligue |
| Jan 8, 2017 | Lens 2-0 Metz | Coupe de France |
| May 13, 2016 | Lens 1-0 Metz | Ligue 2 |
| Aug 1, 2015 | Metz 0-0 Lens | Ligue 2 |
How many goals should we expect?
Metz score 1.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Lens score 1.7 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metz | 1.1 | 1.1 | 3 | 8/15 | 4/15 |
| Lens | 1.7 | 1.4 | 6 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Lens | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
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