- Lens arrive on a 2-match winning streak, after 3W1D1L across their last 5 in all competitions.
- Strasbourg have 1W, 0D, 4L across their last 5 in all competitions, so Le Racing are in a real early-season wobble.
- Lens have won 1 and drawn 1 of the last 2 H2H meetings, so the visitors have a tiny psychological edge at Stade de la Meinau, France.
Les Sang et Or look to edge a tight encounter
Le Racing are yet to get going in front of their own fans in 2026-2027, registering 0W, 0D and 1L at home, while Lens have made a flying start to the season.
2026-2027 Ligue 1 (L1) has seen Strasbourg take 0 points from 1 game and sit 18th, while Lens have 3 points and sit 2nd ahead of the round.
Strasbourg's last two results have been a 1-1 draw at Newcastle followed by a 4-0 defeat away to Marseille in L1, so there is certainly no sign of confidence at the home of the club.
Les Sang et Or have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss across their last 5 matches in all current competitions and travel to Stade de la Meinau on Saturday on the back of 2 wins on the trot.
A tale of the two new coaches
New Strasbourg coach Hugo Oliveira has given his players a bold, high-intensity attacking remit, as they will attempt to probe and overload the opposition through the half-spaces.
Lens' boss Dino Toppmöller has a more flexible system, but they press well and have a solid structure as a base for build-up.
Florian Thauvin is the biggest threat for Les Sang et Or, having scored 2 goals in 1 Ligue 1 2026/2027 appearance so far, and 3 of Lens' 9 goals across their last 5 in all comps.
Martial Godo has been Le Racing's sharpest finisher over that same period, as he has scored 2 of Strasbourg's 3 goals.
The clash of playing styles should see a lively game, as Lens will counter-press and get numbers forward in the wide areas while Strasbourg press forward through the middle.
Lens should have the edge in this one, but the difference in odds (2.48 Lens vs 2.88 Strasbourg) are indicative of a tight game rather than a walkover.
We're taking the smart angle of Lens Draw no bet, as the visitors are in better form and have a stronger league position, but Strasbourg's new-look attack means a high tempo, close contest is more likely than a runaway result.
