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Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Strasbourg vs Lens

Seventh-placed Strasbourg go head-to-head with second-placed Lens at Stade de la Meinau, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 27 February.

Why Over 2.5 Goals Looks Like the Best Bet

The Total Goals market can provide the best betting angle considering that odds of -156 are available when it comes to Over 2.5. We expect this total to be covered when Strasbourg line up against Lens.

Lens Won Last H2H Encounter

Strasbourg landed a home win in their last game, overcoming Lyon by a 3-1 scoreline at Stade de la Meinau. Le Racing had 50% possession and recorded seven shots on target, while Martial Godo, Diego Moreira and Joaquin Panichelli scored one goal apiece.

Lens were beaten 3-2 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Monaco at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The Pas-de-Calais club had 51% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, while Odsonne Edouard and Florian Thauvin were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Lens and Strasbourg saw the former triumph at home. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five Lens wins, two draws and three Strasbourg victories.

Ligue 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Lens logo Lens 28 19 2 7 54 27 27 54:27 59
8 Strasbourg logo Strasbourg 28 12 7 9 46 34 12 46:34 43
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Strasbourg – Last 10 League Games

Strasbourg have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Gary O'Neil's side have averaged 53.6% possession, 469.6 passes and 4.7 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.1 corners from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts.

Top goalscorer is Martial Godo on 5 goals, while Joaquin Panichelli has bagged 4 and Diego Moreira 2. Diego Moreira, Ben Chilwell and Julio Enciso have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Mike Penders has kept one clean sheet.

Lens – Last 10 League Games

Lens have won 8 and lost 2, with an average of 2.2 goals from 15.1 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.8% possession, 467.5 passes, 5.3 corners in their favour and 2.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 8.6 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Florian Thauvin and Wesley Said on 5, with Odsonne Edouard getting 4. Matthieu Udol has had 4 assists, with Robin Risser notching 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Strasbourg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Penders (GK), Abdoul Ouattara, Ismael Doukoure, Andrew Omobamidele, Guela Doue, Samir El Mourabet, Valentin Barco, Diego Moreira, Julio Enciso, Martial Godo, Joaquin Panichelli.

Lens confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Robin Risser (GK), Nidal Celik, Pierre Ganiou, Malang Sarr, Saud Abdulhamid, Mamadou Sangare, Adrien Thomasson, Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, Wesley Said, Odsonne Edouard.

Strasbourg vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Strasbourg vs Lens betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

There is a generous -156 available when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be scored and that looks too good an opportunity to miss. Bet on at least three goals to be netted in this Ligue 1 clash.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Ligue 1 stats to get the full picture.

Key Strasbourg vs Lens league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Strasbourg games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Strasbourg games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Strasbourg games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Lens games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lens games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Lens games.
Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 61% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Strasbourg Strasbourg logo 1 - 0 Lens logo Lens

A 1-0 win in favor of Strasbourg can be backed at odds of +700. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Florian Thauvin Over 1.5 Shots -164 BetMGM logo

Florian Thauvin (Lens) has had over 1.5 shots in four straight Ligue 1 games. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of -164 up for grabs.

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Diego Moreira to Score +400 BetMGM logo

Diego Moreira (Strasbourg) has netted two goals in his past five Ligue 1 games on home soil. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +400.

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Corners Prediction

Lens To Have Most Corners -102 BetMGM logo

We’ve seen Lens average 7.00 corners in their past 5 away matches, with an average 3.60 Strasbourg corners over the previous 5 games. We like the odds of -102 when it comes to Lens achieving the most corners.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Strasbourg Logo Strasbourg
Total
8.80 4.70 4.10
Home
7.70 4.50 3.20
Away
7.80 2.90 4.90
Lens Logo Lens
Total
8.20 5.30 2.90
Home
9.40 4.70 4.70
Away
8.40 5.30 3.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -156
Asian Handicap Strasbourg -0.25 +112
Most Corners Lens -102

It’s great fun to place a same-game multi and our picks are at least three goals, Strasbourg on the Asian Handicap at -0.25 and also Lens to win the Corners bet.

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Strasbourg vs Lens Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close Encounter

Strasbourg are forecasted to have a 44% chance of triumphing in this Ligue 1 encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +125. Lens are the underdogs at +190 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

A win for Strasbourg would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -103 that they overcome Lens going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -182.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Ligue 1 games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Joaquín Panichelli Top of First Goalscorer List

The First Goalscorer favourite is Joaquín Panichelli at +380, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals
Joaquín Panichelli (Strasbourg)
First
+135
Anytime
+380
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Wesley Saïd (Lens)
First
+190
Anytime
+510
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Martial Godo (Strasbourg)
First
+205
Anytime
+540
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Odsonne Edouard (Lens)
First
+220
Anytime
+575
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Player Shots
Joaquín Panichelli (Strasbourg)
Over 2.5
-133
Under 2.5
-
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Julio Enciso (Strasbourg)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-
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Odsonne Edouard (Lens)
Over 2.5
+112
Under 2.5
-
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Wesley Saïd (Lens)
Over 1.5
-179
Under 1.5
-
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Past Ten Strasbourg Home Clashes Have Led to Six Victories

Strasbourg have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Lens have collected six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Strasbourg and Lens played out a 2-2 draw when the teams last met at Stade de la Meinau. There have been two Lens victories, two draws and one Strasbourg win in the previous 5 H2H meetings at Stade de la Meinau.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Strasbourg logo Strasbourg Home Stats 6-2-2 2.70 1.80 0.90 7 3 7 3
Lens logo Lens Away Stats 6-1-3 3.00 1.90 1.10 7 3 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Strasbourg logo Strasbourg League Stats
Lens logo Lens League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Corners
Corners
Possession
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Top Scorers & Assists
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Strasbourg vs Lens Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Strasbourg vs Lens team news before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Strasbourg Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Lens Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Strasbourg Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

39 Mike Penders
42 Abdoul Ouattara 6 Ismael Doukoure 2 Andrew Omobamidele 22 Guela Doue
29 Samir El Mourabet 32 Valentin Barco
7 Diego Moreira 19 Julio Enciso 20 Martial Godo
9 Joaquin Panichelli
40 Robin Risser
4 Nidal Celik 25 Pierre Ganiou 20 Malang Sarr 23 Saud Abdulhamid
8 Mamadou Sangare 28 Adrien Thomasson 14 Matthieu Udol 10 Florian Thauvin
22 Wesley Said 11 Odsonne Edouard

Lens Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Strasbourg Substitutes

  • 1Karl-Johan Johnsson
  • 8Maxi Oyedele
  • 11Sebastian Nanasi
  • 17Mathis Amougou
  • 18Junior Mwanga
  • 24Lucas Hoegsberg
  • 33Jean-Baptiste Bosey
  • 80Gessime Yassine
  • 83Rafael Luis

Lens Substitutes

  • 5Andrija Bulatovic
  • 7Florian Sotoca
  • 9Allan Saint-Maximin
  • 12Mathieu Gorgelin
  • 19Abdallah Sima
  • 21Amadou Haidara
  • 26Anthony Bermont
  • 27Arthur Masuaku
  • 38Rayan Fofana

Previous Strasbourg Lineups

22 Feb Ligue 1
Strasbourg 3-1 Lyon
14 Feb Ligue 1
Marseille 2-2 Strasbourg
08 Feb Ligue 1
Le Havre 2-1 Strasbourg
05 Feb Coupe de France
Strasbourg 3-1 Monaco
01 Feb Ligue 1
Strasbourg 1-2 PSG
25 Jan Ligue 1
Lille 1-4 Strasbourg

Previous Lens Lineups

21 Feb Ligue 1
Lens 2-3 Monaco
14 Feb Ligue 1
Paris FC 0-5 Lens
07 Feb Ligue 1
Lens 3-1 Rennes
04 Feb Coupe de France
Troyes 2-4 Lens
30 Jan Ligue 1
Lens 1-0 Le Havre
24 Jan Ligue 1
Marseille 3-1 Lens

Injuries & Suspensions

Strasbourg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Junior Mwanga Shoulder
Abdoul Ouattara Low back
Joaquin Panichelli Knee
Lens Injury Table
Type Name Info
Facundo Medina Yellow cards
Ruben Aguilar Calf
Jonathan Gradit Lower leg
Samson Baidoo Hamstring
Regis Gurtner Hamstring
Team Squads

Strasbourg Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gary O'Neil

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Mike Penders 39 G 22 1980 22 0 0 0 3 0
Joaquin Panichelli 9 F 23 1941 22 1 13 1 3 0
Diego Moreira 7 F 22 1741 20 2 3 5 4 0
Valentin Barco 32 D 20 1692 19 1 1 4 4 1
Junior Mwanga 18 M 18 1472 18 1 1 1 2 1

Lens Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Pierre Sage

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Robin Risser 40 G 23 2070 23 0 0 1 2 0
Matthieu Udol 14 D 23 2057 23 0 0 6 1 0
Malang Sarr 20 D 22 1980 22 0 0 1 2 0
Adrien Thomasson 28 M 22 1918 22 0 2 6 7 0
Florian Thauvin 10 F 23 1825 22 1 7 3 5 0
France FlagLigue 1 Table
Ligue 1 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSG 27 20 3 4 61:23 63
2 Lens 28 19 2 7 54:27 59
3 Marseille 29 16 4 9 58:38 52
4 Lille 28 15 5 8 45:34 50
5 Rennes 29 14 8 7 49:41 50
6 Monaco 29 15 4 10 50:43 49
7 Lyon 28 14 6 8 41:29 48
8 Strasbourg 28 12 7 9 46:34 43
9 Lorient 28 9 11 8 38:42 38
10 Toulouse 28 10 7 11 39:35 37
11 Brest 28 10 6 12 37:43 36
12 Paris FC 29 8 11 10 37:45 35
13 Angers 29 9 6 14 25:39 33
14 Le Havre 28 6 10 12 23:36 28
15 Nice 28 7 6 15 33:55 27
16 Auxerre 29 5 9 15 23:37 24
17 Nantes 28 4 7 17 24:45 19
18 Metz 29 3 6 20 26:63 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lens 14 12 0 2 31:9 36
2 PSG 13 11 1 1 34:8 34
3 Marseille 15 10 3 2 37:18 33
4 Monaco 15 10 1 4 31:20 31
5 Rennes 15 8 4 3 26:15 28
6 Lyon 13 9 1 3 21:10 28
7 Strasbourg 14 8 3 3 24:10 27
8 Lille 14 8 3 3 23:14 27
9 Lorient 14 7 6 1 27:20 27
10 Brest 14 7 3 4 23:17 24
11 Le Havre 15 5 7 3 16:13 22
12 Angers 14 6 3 5 16:15 21
13 Toulouse 14 5 5 4 21:17 20
14 Paris FC 14 5 4 5 22:25 19
15 Nice 14 4 5 5 17:25 17
16 Auxerre 15 4 4 7 13:15 16
17 Metz 14 2 4 8 13:23 10
18 Nantes 14 2 2 10 14:26 8