Round 22 of Ligue 1 features an interesting match as RC Lens host Strasbourg on February 16, 2025. Both clubs have had their luck mixed in recent times—Lens having been defeated 2–0 (with red-carded Facundo Medina breaking their rhythm) and Strasbourg winning 2–0 courtesy of Emanuel Emegha and Sebastian Nanasi goals. With managers Edward Still and Liam Rosenior in the way of this one, expect tactical guile and a ferocious fight as head-to-head trends indicate a close battle.
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RC Lens (POS 7) have been showing flashes of brilliance this season with a tally of 9 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses. Their recent form, a sequence of 3 wins and 2 losses (WLWWL), has been disrupted by defensive unreliability—seen in their 2–0 defeat at the hands of OGC Nice when red-carded Facundo Medina broke their flow. Lens also possess a strong leaning toward low-scoring games (sub 2.5 in 5 of last 7 fixtures) and also being organized when it comes to set-piece corners (sub 10.5 corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches). Off the ground, while activity on the transfer market has had some movement in the club's direction, there is an emphasis on building on tactics under new coach Edward Still as they plot redemption on home soil.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg (POS 9) boasts an 8 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses record. Their recent away form (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) and 2–0 win over Montpellier show their ability to kick off strongly. Manager Liam Rosenior's side is known for its attacking skills, and their recent victory—highlighted by strikes from Emanuel Emegha and Sebastian Nanasi—puts them in good spirits. Regardless of off-field transfer activity, Strasbourg's attention is on consolidating their game plan and taking advantage of any defensive weaknesses in their opponents.
Head to Head
The head-to-head record is Lens 4 wins, Strasbourg 3 wins, and 3 draws. Some of the major trends are that Lens have been unbeaten in their last 5 head-to-heads, scoring first in each of them (5/5), and winning the first half in 4 out of 5. Also, matches involving both sides have often seen under 10.5 corners (7/7).
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Expert Betting Tips
Betting Tip 1 - Lens to Score First:-
Lens have an immaculate record of scoring the initial goal in their recent head-to-head encounters—a strong bet to wager on them to score first @ 1.6 Odds on 1xbet.
Betting Tip 2 - Both Teams to Score:-
In light of Strasbourg's scoring display in their last match and Lens's tendency to score early, a bet on both sides to score offers extra value @ 1.70 Odds at Betway.
Betting Tips 3 - Under 10 Corners:-
Both sides have shown a tendency to stifle set-piece action, thus making the under 10.5 corners wager a worthwhile option @ 1.61 Odds at Bet365.
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