Who will win between Lens and Metz?

Lens are strong favourites given their second-place standing, excellent recent form, and massive mental edge over relegation-threatened Metz. CheckLive's model gives them an 85% chance, though Metz's 2-0 win in October serves as a caution.

Who has better form coming into this match?

Lens have far better form — three wins and a draw in their last five, with 15 goals scored. Metz are winless in five, losing four, and have scored only once in that stretch. The momentum clearly belongs to the hosts.

Are both teams likely to score in this match?

Given Metz's scoring struggles — just one goal in five games — and Lens' defensive solidity at home, a clean sheet for the hosts is plausible. BTTS has happened in only one of the last five meetings, so backing 'no' makes sense.