Strasbourg – Lens: a big match for the top of the table 
This Friday Strasbourg welcome Lens to the Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg sit well in the race for European places, while Lens travel with one clear aim: to temporarily snatch top spot.
Last week left both camps with very different feelings. Strasbourg put in a convincing win over Lyon. Lens, meanwhile, blew a two-goal lead and let a game slip against Monaco. That contrast makes this one worth watching.
Strasbourg want to build on momentum 
At home Strasbourg have looked solid recently. They’ve learned to turn up in front of their fans and the results at the Meinau show it.
Gary O’Neil’s side have won five of their last six competitive home games. In the recent fixtures the attack has stepped up, nicking games with goals at the right moments.
Another win would push the Alsace club closer to Europe. The places there are tight and every point matters at this stage.
When Strasbourg score a few goals they get hard to stop. Historical meetings with Lens have been tight, though it’s been a while since Strasbourg last beat them at the Meinau.
Lens need a reaction after a harsh blow 
Lens left the last round bitterly disappointed. They led by two and then collapsed, a result that cost them in the table.
This trip to Strasbourg comes as Lens try to get back on track. A win would put them back on top, if only temporarily, and prove last week’s loss was a blip, not the end of their momentum.
Away from home Lens remain a threat. Recent road trips have shown cutting finishing and the ability to control key moments.
Across the season they’ve shown they can handle high-pressure away fixtures. Recent head-to-heads have often fallen their way, and that will shape how they approach this one.
Likely line-ups
Strasbourg : Penders ; Doue, Doukoure, Omobamidele, Chilwell ; El Mourabet, Barco ; Moreira, Enciso, Godo ; Panichelli
Lens : Risser ; Celik, Ganiou, Sarr ; Abdulhamid, Bulatovic, Thomasson, Udol ; Thauvin, Fofana ; Edouard
Football Prediction Strasbourg vs Lens
Strasbourg or draw
Both sides have reasons to fancy this. Strasbourg are solid at home. Lens have the squad to cope even when things go wrong.
Expect a hard-fought match, little room, moments where tiny details decide things. These fixtures often stay tight to the end.
Given that, Strasbourg look capable of securing at least a point in front of their crowd.
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