The match of 6th round between Metz и Lens took place at Stade Saint Symphorien on 1 September 2018, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (28 August 2018) and ended with the victory of Metz with a score 1-1 ( penalty: 3-5. ).
The most common result of matches between these teams is 2-0. 2 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 3 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Metz is the leader of the tournament with 15 points. This is the 5th of 38 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 96 points additionally. The goal difference is 13:4. In additional, Metz has the best offensive record in the league.
Lens is in the TOP-4 with 12 points. This is the 4th of 38 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Lens can score 102 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (102 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 96 points additionally. The goal difference is 8:0. Lens has the best defensive record in the league.
Metz Stats
Metz has won all of 5 recent matches.
The team scored 15 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-17. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.9.
Sidelined players: JOHN BOYE
Lens Stats
The team scored 11 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 2 draws и 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 12-14. The average number of goals is 1.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.