Still reeling from their loss to Monaco, Ligue 1 contenders RC Lens take on an inconsistent Strasbourg team in a must-win encounter at Stade de la Meinau on Friday, 27 February.
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Strasbourg vs Lens prediction: Les Sang et Or bounce back with a win
Key stats
- Strasbourg have lost two of their last four Ligue 1 matches (D1, W1).
- Le Racing have lost only one of their last six competitive home matches.
- Lens have the best defensive record away from home this term (12 conceded).
- The visitors have led at half-time in 10 of their 23 league games.
Correct score prediction: Strasbourg 1-2 Lens
Strasbourg recently ended Lyon’s impressive 13-match winning streak with a 3-1 home victory. A strong performance after the break ensured victory for Gary O’Neil’s men, who sit three points below sixth-placed Rennes. European qualification is the season target for Strasbourg, and a win here is necessary to keep the pressure on nearby rivals.
Lens, meanwhile, surrendered their premier spot in Ligue 1 to PSG after Monaco’s shock 3-2 victory in the previous round. A second-half comeback, where the Monegasques scored three goals in 10 minutes, earned them maximum points. Pierre Sage’s Lens have been impressive away from home, going unbeaten in seven of their 11 Ligue 1 trips.
Strasbourg and Lens are separated by 18 points in the table – the gulf in class, at least on paper, is unmistakable. However, given their respective strengths across all fronts, this should be a tight encounter, with the visitors expected to emerge victorious at the end.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Equal opposites
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 13/8 (2.62) – 38.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Gary O’Neil has built confidence in this Strasbourg outfit. Le Racing have won five of their last six home matches across all competitions – they carry the tag of favourites with odds of 29/20 (2.45), implying a 40.8% chance of success.
Lens thrashed Paris FC 5-0 in their previous away league trip. Their away form offers hope, but they’re marginally the underdogs. With 13/8 (2.62) odds, Lens are assigned a 38.1% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Lens on top
Lens have won five of their last 10 H2Hs, while Strasbourg have three wins in that span to their name (D2). One of those five victories for Lens came in the reverse fixture, where they beat Le Racing 1-0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
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Strasbourg preview: Two players out
Maxi Oyedele and Emanuel Emegha are Strasbourg’s only two notable absentees.
Predicted lineup: Penders (GK), Chilwell, Doukoure, Doue, Omobamidele, El Mourabet, Barco, Godo, Enciso, Moreira & Panichelli
Last five matches:
- 22/02/26: Strasbourg 3-1 Lyon (Ligue 1)
- 14/02/26: Marseille 2-2 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- 07/02/26: Le Havre 2-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- 05/02/26: Strasbourg 3-1 Monaco (Coupe de France)
- 01/02/26: Strasbourg 1-2 PSG (Ligue 1)
Lens preview: Can they bounce back?
The visitors have five players confirmed missing for their trip to Strasbourg: Regis Gurtner, Jonathan Gradit, Kylian Antonio, Samson Baidoo, and Mamadou Sangare. Wesley Said’s condition from illness is unknown.
Predicted lineup: Risser (GK), Sarr, Ganiou, Celik, Abdulhamid, Thomasson, Bulatovic, Udol, Thauvin, Saint-Maximin & Edouard
Last five matches:
- 21/02/26: Lens 2-3 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- 14/02/26: Paris FC 0-5 Lens (Ligue 1)
- 07/02/26: Lens 3-1 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- 04/02/26: Troyes 2-4 Lens (Coupe de France)
- 30/01/26: Lens 1-0 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Florian Thauvin
Thauvin has been instrumental for Pierre Sage in Lens’ attacking setup this campaign. The 33-year-old has goals in back-to-back games, plus an assist in the 3-1 win over Rennes. Thauvin should prove menacing for the hosts, with four of his last five goals all coming in away trips.