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.
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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).
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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.