Strasbourg v Lens

France Ligue 1 and an enticing clash on Friday night. Can Lens retake the lead at the top the table from PSG?

Strasbourg v Lens – Stade de la Meinau 20:45 CET

Team News:

Strasbourg are without Emegha and Amo-Ameyaw while Oyedele is a doubt.

Lens are without Gurtner, Antonio, Baidoo and Gradit.  Better news in that Wesley Said and Mamadou Sangare are fit.

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Formations:

4-2-3-1 for Strasbourg under Gary O’Neil. They defend deep in numbers, but quick counter attacks and fluid player positioning has reaped benefits.

3-4-2-1 or 3-4-3 at times for Lens under Pierre Sage. Solid defence with fast, direct passing and high intensity turnovers.

Statistics:

Referee: Clement Turpin (Average cards 3.39 Yellow 0.19 Red)

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Match Preview:

Strasbourg sit in 7^th place but are just 3 points off the European places. At home they are solid with 7 wins from their 11 games. Recent form is good with 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

Lens are in 2^nd place but are just two points behind PSG after a great season so far. Away form is good with 7 wins from their 11 games.  Recent form is good with 5 wins from 7 games.

Betting Preview:

Both sides have played well this season and have some impressive performances. Big game in points between the two sides but they are more evenly matched than the odds suggest. Take Both teams score Yes at good odds. Strasbourg have ended that way in each of their last 7 matches while Lens have finished both score yes on 4 of their last 6.