Lens vs Strasbourg Prediction
🔊 What will be the outcome of the clash between the third and fourth teams in the French championship? On Saturday, as part of the 13th round of Ligue 1, Lens and Strasbourg will face off in a battle for a spot in the top three of the standings. Currently, these rivals sit next to each other in the league table, with only 3 points separating them (the "Racers" are trailing). A detailed analysis of this matchup and a prediction for the game can be found in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 Lens and Strasbourg have no clear dominance over each other when they face off. In their last three encounters, we’ve seen the full spectrum of results: one win for each club and one draw.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Lens Team Overview
🔴 Lens's performance this season brings nothing but positive vibes, even among neutral fans of the French league. Pierre Sage's squad has suffered just one defeat in their last six outings, a surprising loss to a lower-table side, Metz, with a scoreline of 0-2.
🟡 The "Blood and Gold" quickly bounced back from their setback against Metz, securing victories in their last two league matches against Lorient (3-0) and Monaco (4-1). Notably, Pierre Sage's men demonstrated impressive attacking prowess, netting seven goals over those two games-an achievement befitting a team sitting third in the French championship.
Match Results: Lens
Strasbourg Alsace Team Overview
🔵 Strasbourg have yet to find consistency in their results, but Liam Rosenior's side are battling for a spot in the medal zone, just three points away. Meanwhile, the "Racers" are competing in the Europa Conference League, where they've put up solid performances with two wins and a draw in their three matches so far.
🔴 Turning back to Ligue 1, it's worth noting that Rosenior's squad performs significantly better at home than on the road, where they haven't secured a win in three consecutive matches. In their last league outing, Strasbourg hosted Lille and clinched an impressive 2-0 victory. In that match, the hosts managed just two shots on target, both resulting in goals. Additionally, their head coach was sent off and will be absent from the upcoming game.
Match Results: Strasbourg Alsace
Latest news
Lens
🟥 Defender Jonathan Gradit will miss the match against Lens due to suspension, having accumulated too many yellow cards.
❌ Defensive player Deiver Machado is sidelined with a muscle injury and won't feature in the 13th round of the French league. His last appearance was against Metz at the end of October, after which he missed two games for his team.
Strasbourg Alsace
🟥 Defender Ismael Doukoure is still serving a lengthy suspension in the league. He was sent off for a rough challenge in the 67th minute of the match against Lyon in the 9th round and remains ineligible to play.
❌ Saïdou Sow has been sidelined for an extended period with the "Racing" squad due to a knee injury and will miss the upcoming game. The Strasbourg coaching staff likely didn't count on him, as he hasn't featured at all this season.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Jérôme Brisard. On average, over the course of 100 matches, he hands out 3.64 yellow cards per game, with 23 fouls. In Ligue 1, over 12 matches, the yellow card stats for the teams are as follows: Lens averages 2.3 per game, while Strasbourg also averages 2.3. Both teams have been receiving a significant number of cautions this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Lens's individual total in the French championship averages 1.8 goals per match, while Strasbourg averages 2. The goal-scoring stats for matches involving these teams are as follows: the hosts average 2.7, and the visitors average 3.3. Considering this data, we recommend considering a bet on total match goals over 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In the last twelve Ligue 1 matches, Lens has averaged 6 corners per game, whereas Strasbourg has averaged 3.4 in the same period. Clearly, the "Blood and Gold" earn significantly more corner kicks, so we suggest betting on Lens to win on corners.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams are determined to secure a victory in this match, and they'll utilize every resource available to achieve it. Lens have won their last five home games, while Strasbourg have failed to claim a victory away from home in Ligue 1 for three consecutive rounds. We anticipate the "Racers" will extend their successful streak, winning the upcoming encounter with a scoreline of 2-1. Recent matches in the league have shown a decent level of scoring, consistent with the season overall, so we suggest betting on a total over 2.5.
Betting Tips: Lens - Strasbourg Alsace
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