The Matchday 13 clash in Ligue 1 between Lens and Strasbourg will take place on November 22 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Lens vs. Strasbourg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lens
In the 10th round, the team unexpectedly lost to Metz with a score of 0-2. However, Pierre Sage's men quickly learned from this defeat and won their next two league matches with large margins. They first dealt with Lorient at home (3-0) and then sensationally defeated Monaco away with a score of 4-1. As a result, the club climbed to 3rd place and is now just two points behind the leading PSG. It is also worth noting that Lens, alongside PSG and Marseille, boasts the best defense in the league, having conceded only 11 goals.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 8 Ligue 1 games (6 wins and 1 draw).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Lens's last 6 league matches.
- The club has a series of 5 home wins in Ligue 1.
Projected lineup for Lens (3-4-2-1)
Roben Rosser – Samson Baidoo, Malang Sarr, Jonathan Gradit – Ruben Aguilar, Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangare, Matthieu Udol – Wesley Said, Florian Thauvin – Odsonne Edouard.
Defender Jonathan Gradit is out due to suspension, while his fellow defender Deiver Machado is sidelined with an injury.
Strasbourg
Liam Rosenior's men hosted Lille in the last round and defeated their closest rival 2-0. This victory allowed them to overtake their opponent in the standings, and Strasbourg now sits in 4th place, trailing Lens by 3 points. The team boasts the second-best attack in the league, averaging 2 goals per match. Only Marseille scores more in Ligue 1, with 28 goals.
- Three or more goals have been scored in 7 of the club's last 8 league games.
- Both teams scored in Strasbourg's last 5 Ligue 1 matches.
- The team has not lost in the first half in 14 of their last 16 away league games (6 wins and 8 draws).
Projected lineup for Strasbourg (3-4-3)
Mike Penders – Ben Chilwell, Gela Doue, Lucas Hoisberg – Julio Enciso, Valentin Barco, Mamadou Sarr, Gemisonni Ouattara – Diego Moreira, Emanuel Emega, Joaquin Panichelli.
Defender Ismael Doukoure is suspended for two more matches. Additionally, head coach Liam Rosenior is suspended for this match. Goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson and defender Saidu Sow will miss the game due to injuries.
Referee
Jerome Brisard (France)
Matches – 24 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 96;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 7;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 38%.
Lens vs. Strasbourg: Match Prediction
Matches between these opponents in the current championship have been high-scoring. I expect both teams to deliver at least 3 goals this time as well. Lens is strong at home, having won their last five Ligue 1 matches there. In all these home games, the club scored at least two goals. Additionally, at least 3 goals were scored in 7 of their last 8 home league games.
Liam Rosenior's men also entertain with thrilling matches, especially away, where they have not won in three consecutive Ligue 1 games. In Strasbourg's last five away league matches, there were at least 3 goals. Furthermore, the club has not left the field without scoring in their last 16 league matches. Additionally, in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings in Ligue 1 at this stadium, at least 3 goals were scored.
My prediction – Total over 2.5 goals
