Lens vs Strasbourg prediction, odds & betting tips – 22/11/2025

Ligue 1 top-four neighbours RC Lens and Strasbourg, separated by just three points, take on each other in a crucial encounter at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday, 22 November.

Keep close tabs on French Ligue 1 predictions after viewing our key Lens vs Strasbourg tips below.

Lens vs Strasbourg prediction: Les Sang et Or to slip past Le Racing

Key stats

• Lens have won six of their last eight Ligue 1 fixtures (D1, L1).
• Les Sang et Or have scored two or more goals in each of their last 11 victories.
• Strasbourg are on a two-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Le Racing have conceded 14 of their 16 goals away from home.

Correct score prediction: Lens 3-2 Strasbourg

Lens have been one of Ligue 1's most impressive sides in recent weeks, with their 2-0 loss to Metz their only defeat across their last eight encounters. Pierre Sage’s men beat Monaco 4-1 before the international break, marking back-to-back games where they’ve scored at least three goals.

Strasbourg, meanwhile, sit three points behind the hosts after their 2-0 win over Lille. Despite their high ranking in the Ligue 1 table, Liam Rosenior’s men have been inconsistent – winning, drawing and losing two each across their last six league outings.

The momentum clearly lies with Lens, who remain winless against the visitors in back-to-back H2Hs. Expect the hosts to edge past Strasbourg in a fiercely fought contest in the north of France.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Home advantage

• HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
• DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
• AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Following their morale-boosting victory over Monaco, Lens will look to make it three wins on the trot, and a sixth straight home victory. Considering their form, they are backed by positive 1/1 (2.00) odds, indicating a 50% probability of emerging triumphant.

On the other hand, Strasbourg remain winless in thee successive away trips in the French top-flight. The visitors are priced at 12/5 (3.40). They carry a 29.4% chance of success in their favour.

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Most recent H2Hs: Back to winning ways for Lens?

Strasbourg are unbeaten in back-to-back H2Hs, but it is Lens who have lost just one of their last six meetings against Strasbourg (W3, D2).

France Ligue 1 16/02/25

Lens

0

Strasbourg

2

France Ligue 1 06/10/24

Strasbourg

2

Lens

2

France Ligue 1 10/02/24

Lens

3

Strasbourg

1

France Ligue 1 29/09/23

Strasbourg

0

Lens

1

France Ligue 1 07/04/23

Lens

2

Strasbourg

1

Lens preview: Almost at full strength

Pierre Sage will miss Jonathan Gradit due to his accumulation of yellow cards against Monaco.

Predicted lineup: Gurtner (GK), Celik, Baidoo, Sarr, Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Udol, Thauvin, Said, & Edouard

Last five matches:

• Monaco 1-4 Lens (Ligue 1)
• Lens 3-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
• Metz 2-0 Lens (Ligue 1)
• Lens 2-1 Marseille (Ligue 1)
• Lens 2-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)

Strasbourg preview: Can they make it three H2Hs unbeaten?

Maximiliano Oyedele is questionable to star in this clash, while Ismael Doukoure is serving the final match of his four-game ban. Karl Johansson, Abakar Sylla and Saidou Sow are the other absentees.

Predicted lineup: Penders (GK), Sarr, Hogsberg, Chilwell; Doue, Ouattara, Enciso, Barco, Moreira, Panichelli & Emegha

Last five matches:

•  Strasbourg 2-0 Lille (Ligue 1)
• Hacken 1-2 Strasbourg (UEFA Conference League)
• Rennes 4-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
• Strasbourg 3-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
• Lyon 2-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)

Player to watch: Wesley Said

Although Strasbourg marksman and Ligue 1 top scorer Joaquin Panichelli is an interesting lookout, Wesley Said has impressed beyond doubt in the top-flight in recent weeks. The 30-year-old forward has netted in successive games for Lens, including a fantastic brace in the 4-1 victory over Monaco last matchday.