Lens — Strasbourg Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 22 November 2025
On November 22, 2025, in Matchday 13 of French Ligue 1, Lens will host Strasbourg. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Lens
Lens come into this match in excellent form. Over their last eight Ligue 1 fixtures, the team have recorded six victories, one draw, and just a single defeat 0–2 loss away to Metz. Their final two games before the international break were particularly impressive: first a dominant 3–0 home win over Lorient, followed by a convincing 4–1 away victory against Monaco. At the moment, Lens sit third in the Ligue 1 standings with 25 points, trailing the league leader by only two. Their goal difference is also among the best in the competition — 21 scored and just 11 conceded, highlighting one of the strongest defensive records in the league so far.
Their home form has been equally solid. Across six matches played at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens have earned 15 points, scoring 13 goals while conceding only four. Their only home defeat came in the opening home fixture of the season, narrowly losing to Lyon. Since then, they have won five consecutive matches on home soil.
However, their recent home head-to-head record against Strasbourg has been somewhat mixed. In their last five home encounters, Lens have suffered three defeats and secured two wins.
Strasbourg
As for Strasbourg, they also approach this match following two consecutive victories. One of them came in the UEFA Conference League, where they earned a 2–1 away win over Swedish side Hacken. The other was a solid 2–0 home victory against Lille in Ligue 1.
Overall, the team’s recent form has been quite strong. Across their last nine matches in all competitions, Strasbourg have suffered only two defeats — both away, against Lyon and Rennes. In the league table, Strasbourg currently sit fourth, three points behind Lens. Strasbourg have been productive in attack this season, scoring 24 goals, but their defensive record remains vulnerable, with 16 goals conceded so far.
Looking at their away performances, Strasbourg have collected 7 points from 6 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding 14. Their results away from home have been inconsistent, with only one victory across their last four away fixtures.
Regarding head-to-head encounters against Lens, the last eight matches between the two sides show a perfectly balanced record. Each team has won three times, while two games ended in draws. These matches are not always high-scoring — only four of the eight fixtures finished with over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring.
Probable Lineups
- Lens: Risser, Udol, Baidoo, Sarr, Aguilar, Sangare, Thomasson, Machado, Thauvin, Said, Edouard
- Strasbourg: Penders, Hogsberg, Sarr, Chilwell, Ouattara, Moreira, Barco, Doue, Enciso, Emegha, Panichelli
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Lens have won 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Lens have won 6 of their last 7 home matches.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in 5 of Lens’ last 6 matches.
- Strasbourg have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Strasbourg have scored first in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Lens have won or drawn 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
Lens — Strasbourg Prediction
Both teams come into this match in good form. They currently occupy higher positions in the league table, with a small gap separating them. Lens look particularly strong at home, scoring regularly while conceding relatively few goals. Strasbourg, on the other hand, have struggled slightly on the road, but overall the team is performing confidently and has been finding the net frequently in recent games. Head-to-head encounters between the sides are usually closely contested, although Lens have held a slight advantage in recent meetings. Considering both sides are in good shape and possess solid attacking potential, we can expect a balanced and high-scoring affair, with goals likely from both teams. My bet for this match: Both Teams to Score — Yes at odds of 1.58.
