With defending champion Paris Saint-Germain dropping more points than usual, French soccer fans may finally get a proper title race in Ligue 1. Entering this weekend's 11th round, the top six teams are separated by only two points.

Paris Saint-Germain survived a notable scare to record a 3-2 win at Metz on Friday and move to the top of Ligue 1. O Omnisports Pulse Follow Boosted by the fit-again Zlatan Ibrahimovic returning to the starting line-up for the first time since September ...

Paris Saint-Germain dejó escapar puntos al empatar el miércoles 1-1 ante el modesto Lorient y sufrió otra lesión cuando el delantero Désiré

Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw by Lorient as the Ligue 1 champions missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Lens is in excellent form, having secured six wins from their nine matches. They face Metz, who have only managed to collect two points from a possible 21 this season, showcasing the worst attacking and defensive statistics in Ligue 1. Given the disparity in performance levels, Lens should have little trouble claiming victory in this encounter.

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Lens look well placed to extend their strong run with another victory against a struggling Metz side short on confidence and defensive solidity, with the visitors’ attacking quality and momentum likely to prove decisive, even if their backline remains prone to lapses.