Strasbourg vs Lens Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 11th January 2023

The last time the pair played each other, Strasbourg came out the other side as 1-0 winners and surely won't mind a repeat of that result.

One spot behind the leader of the table, Lens have claimed 40 points after 17 rounds, while Strasbourg have amassed 11 points and are now ranked as number 19 in the Ligue 1 standings.

Both Strasbourg and Lens aim to show their respective set of fans they are the better side on the pitch on Wednesday. We are bound to see an exciting game.

Strasbourg are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They claimed a steady 15 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.5 goals per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 24 goals, or an average of 2.4 goals a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to zero clean sheets in this run.

Lens hit the target 13 times in the last ten outings, which creates an average of 1.3 goals a game. They conceded 0.4 goals per match for a total of four goals, while claiming six clean sheets as well.

Strasbourg vs Lens Prediction

Strasbourg Form

Strasbourg only added a single point to their account in their last three games, where they lost 2-1 and 2-3 against PSG and Troyes respectively. At least they managed a 0-0 draw with Angers. Strasbourg didn't manage a single win in any of their previous six Ligue 1 games at the Stade de la Meinau. They have a record of three draws and three defeats, in which they conceded 12 and scored six goals.

A mid-table finish seemed likely for Strasbourg but in current form they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

Lens Form

Lens are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Clermont Foot by 2-1. This was followed by a 0-0 with Nice and a 3-1 win against PSG. Lens, meanwhile, won twice, while they've drawn three and lost one in their last six away in the Ligue 1.

Lens are currently performing a real ambush on a podium finish in the Ligue 1 this season which would be a truly big surprise.

Having considered the match from different angles, be it form, strength in squad and match history, Lens get our vote here. They should have enough to see them through a most likely tricky opponent in Strasbourg.

Lens recorded two wins from their last four games against teams placed in the bottom six and collected eight points. They scored five goals while conceding three. Strasbourg have so far been able to win just once after 17 Ligue 1 games played, in stead showing off eight draws and eight defeats. Lens lost just once so far this season in the Ligue 1 and after 17 games played they recorded 12 wins and four draws.

Strasbourg vs Lens Team News

Strasbourg are looking at up to five players on the injured and absent list ahead of their home match against Lens on Wednesday.

Karol Fila, Eiji Kawashima, Thomas Delaine, Colin Dagba and Nordine Kandil nurses various injuries and won't take part for Strasbourg against Lens at Stade de la Meinau.

Lens have four on the list of injured and absent players before their next match against Strasbourg on Wednesday. For instance, Lens won't be able to field Brice Samba as he serves out a ban following too many cards.

Adam Buksa, Jimmy Cabot and Wuilker Farinez all face a spell on the sidelines for Lens due to various injuries.

Strasbourg vs Lens H2H

Strasbourg ended up winning 1-0 in the most recent meeting between these two rivals. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg have a 40% win rate in the against Lens, who won three of these matches. The total record reads 4-3-3, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Strasbourg vs Lens Results

Of the last ten encounters between Strasbourg Lens over 2.5 goals came out four times. Odds on over 2.5 goals are at 10/11 with bookies.

Strasbourg vs Lens Betting Tips

With three goals in six matches Kevin Gameiro has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Lens and their defence. The visitors hope Ikoma Lois Openda adds another to his current tally of four goals in his latest matches.

Strasbourg went through 10 matches on home soil across all tournaments without a single win. They drew five, lost five defeats, while Lens won five of their previous 10 away games. They also drew four and lost one. Goals should be on the menu at Stade de la Meinau, with both teams scoring in seven of the last 10 matches at home for Strasbourg. The same outcome paid dividends in four of the last 10 away games for Lens.

Both teams to score was a winning bet seven times in the ten encounters most recent outings between Strasbourg and Lens. More than two goals came out six times, as Strasbourg scored 1.3 goals on average, with Lens pulling off 1.2 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Strasbourg, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Lens, who scored 1.9 times on average in those matches.