Stade Bollaert-Delelis will host Lens vs Strasbourg on Sunday, 16 February 2025, as both teams contend with each other for three valuable points. View our free predictions for this Ligue 1 game below.
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Lens vs Strasbourg predictions: Both teams to score
Key stats
- Both teams were amongst the goals in six of Strasbourg's last eight matches.
- Four of the last five clashes between these teams featured goals at both ends.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Lens’ last seven games.
- Lens opened the scoring in each of their last five meetings with Strasbourg.
Correct score prediction: Lens 1-1 Strasbourg
Lens have not been consistent in recent weeks, as they won three and lost three of their last six games. On the other hand, Strasbourg have been impressive of late, winning seven of their last 11 matches (D2, L2). Although Strasbourg are the underdogs, we believe they will hold their own in this encounter.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lens are clear favourites
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Strasbourg got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Montpellier last weekend. They have now won seven of their last 11 games in all competitions.
As it stands, Liam Rosenior's men are ninth, two places behind Lens in the French top flight.
Ahead of this clash, Lens are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds usually have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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We have also mentioned that Lens drew first blood in each of their last five meetings with Strasbourg. On that note, Lens to score first has an appealing look at 1/2 (1.50). That one has a 66.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Strasbourg halt their winless run against Lens?
Lens came out on top in three of their last four clashes with Strasbourg. They are unbeaten in the last five skirmishes between these sides.
France Ligue 1 06/10/24
Strasbourg
Lens
France Ligue 1 10/02/24
Lens
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 29/09/23
Strasbourg
Lens
France Ligue 1 07/04/23
Lens
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 11/01/23
Strasbourg
Lens
Lens preview: A long list of absentees
The sending off of Facundo Medina against Nice last weekend for two bookable offences means he will serve a one-match ban in this game.
On the injury front, Remy Lascary remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury; Morgan Guilavogui has ankle concerns until June; Ruben Aguilar with groin problems is yet to be back, even as Jhoanner Chavez and Denis Petric are also expected to be unavailable because of injuries.
Predicted lineup: Koffi (GK), Machado, Sarr, Gradit, Sotoca, Thomasson, Zaroury, Aynaoui, Diouf, Koyalipou & Nzola.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
D
Toulouse
1
Lens
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Lyon
1
Lens
2
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Auxerre
4
Lens
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Brest
1
Lens
3
France Ligue 1 11/04/25
L
Reims
2
Lens
0
Strasbourg preview: Eyeing their third away win of the season
Strasbourg are still grappling with injuries ahead of this clash, as Dion Moise Sahi remains sidelined with knee problems alongside Dilane Bakwa, Thomas Delaine and Yoni Gomis. Moreover, Ismael Doucoure will be unavailable because of an accumulated yellow-card suspension.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Doukoure, Omobamidele, Sarr, Moreira, Diarra, Santos, Barco, Nanasi, Lemarechal & Emegha.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Angers
2
Strasbourg
1
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
PSG
1
Strasbourg
2
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
St Etienne
1
Strasbourg
3
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
D
Monaco
0
Strasbourg
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
D
Nice
2
Strasbourg
2
Player to watch: Emmanuel Emegha
Emmanuel Emegha opened the scoring in Strasbourg's 2-0 victory over Montpellier last weekend. The Dutch forward has been nothing short of impressive, scoring six times and grabbing one assist in his last six appearances. Emegha will be called upon to provide goals this weekend.