Lens vs Metz
Lens and Metz, both Ligue 1 sides, compared over the 2025/2026 season in the Ligue 1. Lens played 34 matches and Metz 34. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Lens leads on goals at 1.94 per match against 0.94, 106% more (2nd of 18 in the league), expected goals (xG) at 1.99 per match against 1.00, 98% more (2nd of 18 in the league) and shots at 16.4 per match against 10.1, 63% more (2nd of 18 in the league).
Metz leads on yellow cards at 1.62 per match against 1.97, 18% fewer (3rd of 18 in the league) and pass accuracy % at 85.9% against 85.0% (4th of 18 in the league).
Overall Lens has a clear edge, leading 7 of the 9 metrics to Metz's 2. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.