Competition: Ligue 1

Market: Goal to be scored in both halves

Odds: 4/6 @ 1xBet

Knowing that they could potentially skyrocket their way to the top of the Ligue 1 standings on Wednesday evening, a high-flying Lens will travel to Lorraine when they meet Metz.

Starting with the hosts, while Metz might have made their famous Ligue 1 return this season, it is no secret that Les Grenats are pencilled in as a landslide relegation contender this time around. Last seen putting in a woeful performance as they fell to a 6-1 drumming at the hands of Lille, Stephane Le Mignan’s men have rightfully come under serious scrutiny since opening up the 2025/26 campaign. Sat rock-bottom of the Ligue 1 standings, the Lorraine-based outfit are already seven points adrift of safety. Likewise, putting just two points on the board from any of their first nine top-flight appearances, Metz will be bracing themselves for another stern examination here. Marking their return from October’s international break with a 4-0 defeat away at Toulouse, Wednesday’s hosts have lost their previous three consecutive appearances by an aggregate score of 13-1. Unsurprisingly gaining a reputation for their glaring defensive struggles, Les Grenats have already shipped a a staggering 26 Ligue 1 strikes so far this season.

As for the visitors, embarking on what has become a public fairytale, Lens have already cemented their spot as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages this season. Continuing to gain a string of plaudits from across the continent, Pierre Sage’s men are riding a record-breaking wave of momentum. Last seen putting in another famous performance as they stormed their way to a 3-1 victory at home against Marseille, Wednesday’s guests travel to Lorraine sat just one-point adrift of climbing to the top of the Ligue 1 table. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, the former Lyon boss has seen his side registering 19 points and they will certainly be smelling another golden opportunity here. Securing consecutive 2-1 wins against Paris FC and Auxerre on either side of October’s international break, Sage’s camp have also claimed 13 points from their last five Ligue 1 showdowns. With their sensational purple patch underlined by a stellar 3-0 romp against Lille on September 20th, Lens have also gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third.

Bet: Goal to be scored in both halves at Metz vs Lens 4/6 for Wednesday’s Ligue 1 battle @ 1xBet