Lens 0, Metz 2

METZ, France (Interstat) — In a stunning Ligue 1 upset that defied statistical projections, FC Metz opened its season with a 2-0 victory over RC Lens on Wednesday afternoon at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The match, played on Oct. 29, 2025, was a tale of two halves defined by a dramatic and chaotic finale that saw the home side secure all three points against a Lens team that was heavily favored to win. Pre-game analytics from Interstat gave Lens a 71.20 percent probability of victory and projected a 1-1 draw, but Metz’s resilient performance and a late-game explosion rendered those forecasts obsolete.… Read more...