Metz triumphed over Lens in a close win on Friday, 2-1, on matchweek 29. In this competition, Laszlo Bölöni's team came from three defeats, and Franck Haise's team came from a draw. Georges Mikautadze was the star with 2 goals.
The first goal of the game was scored by Florian Sotoca, from the penalty spot, with 13 minutes on the clock. After 34 minutes, Georges Mikautadze fired home for Metz. Forward scored the winner with 45 minutes already played.
After the result Lens are 6th in the table, with 43 points, while Metz sit 17th place, with 26 points. With regard to the next fixture, Laszlo Bölöni's team visit Le Havre. Meanwhile, Franck Haise's team will play at home against Clermont.
| Metz | Lens | |||
| 7 | 4 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
2 | Total Tackles | 2 | ||
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
| 7 | 14 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 35 | Total Passes | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 22 | Passes Completed | 86 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | Saves | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |
