"Remarkably sat in silver medal position among France's elite, the former Lyon boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high and they are leading the chase to claim a famous Champions League ticket in 2026. Extending on their Coupe de France adventure earlier in the week and collecting a heavyweight scalp as they edged past Lyon, Sunday's hosts have lost just a pair of their previous 18 consecutive appearances across all competitions."
"Likewise, pencilled in as a landslide contender here and looking to make another Champions League statement, Lens have remarkably won 11 of their last 12 showdowns at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis."
"Enduring what has been a nightmare campaign in Lorraine, Les Grenats are sat rock-bottom of the table and open this weekend's fixtures sat 11 points of Ligue 1 safety. Last seen putting in a toothless display as they fell to a 1-0 loss at home against Brest, Benoit Tavenot's struggling squad have lost their previous three appearances by an aggregate score of 7-1."
Lens hosts Metz at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in a Ligue 1 clash between contrasting teams. Lens, managed by Pierre Sage, sits second in the table and has established themselves as Europe's surprise package this season. They recently defeated Lyon in the Coupe de France and have lost only two of their last 18 matches across all competitions. At home, Lens have won 11 of their previous 12 games. Conversely, Metz occupies the bottom position, 11 points from safety, and faces potential relegation. They have lost their last three matches by an aggregate of 7-1 and earned just one point from their previous 12 top-flight appearances, demonstrating severe struggles this campaign.
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