Lens vs Strasbourg 22 Nov 2025
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This match is played on date 22 Nov 2025
This match takes place in Stade Bollaert-Delelis – In championship competitions Ligue 1 by Season 2025/2026
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⚽ Lens vs Strasbourg – Match Preview
Match Summary Table
| FEATURE | DETAILS |
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| Fixture | Lens vs Strasbourg |
| Competition | Ligue 1 – 2025/26 Season |
| Date | Saturday, 22 November 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 19:00 (local time) |
| Venue | Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, France |
| Last Meeting | Strasbourg won 2–0 at Lens in their previous league match |
| Head-to-Head | Historically competitive; Lens have often defended strongly at home |
🔴 Lens – Home Strength & Offensive Power
Lens head into this game with confidence from their strong performances at home. They combine attacking ambition with solid defensive organisation, relying on aggressive pressing, quick transitions, and set-piece proficiency. The Bollaert-Delelis crowd gives them a vital boost, especially in high-intensity matches.
Key Players (Lens)
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Luis Openda – Explosive forward, especially dangerous on the break.
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Seko Fofana – Midfield powerhouse, capable of defending and driving forward.
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Jonathan Gradit – Defensive leader, strong in the air and excellent at organising.
Team News & Tactics
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Likely formation: 3-5-2
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Lens will press high, control the midfield with their wing-backs, and use transitions to exploit space.
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Their strength lies in quick recovery, fluid attacks, and set-piece situations.
Strengths
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Intense pressing and tempo
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Efficient on set-pieces
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Strong home cohesion
Weaknesses
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Risky defensive transitions when wing-backs push up
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Vulnerable if their press is neutralised
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Requires sharp finishing to make dominance count
🔵 Strasbourg – Resilient & Tactical Counter-Attackers
Strasbourg approach this fixture with discipline and the ability to hit on the break. Their coach emphasises structure and compactness, especially when playing away. They are capable of staying tight at the back and launching dangerous counters when opportunities arise.
Key Players (Strasbourg)
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Emmanuel Emegha – Physical forward who leads counter-attacks with pace.
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Joaquín Panichelli – Fast and direct winger, a threat in transitions.
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Midfield Pivot – Key in breaking up play and starting quick breaks.
Team News & Tactics
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Likely formation: 4-2-3-1
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Strasbourg will try to stay compact, deny central space, and hit quickly with forward and wide runners.
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Their full-backs may remain conservative, prioritising defensive balance.
Strengths
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Strong defensive shape
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Dangerous in transitions
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Tactical discipline
Weaknesses
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Not as dominant in possession
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Can be forced into long defensive spells
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Risk of fatigue when defending sustained pressure
⚔️ Tactical Battle Overview
| ASPECT | Lens | Strasbourg |
|---|---|---|
| Formation | 3-5-2 | 4-2-3-1 |
| Style | High press, transition-focused, home control | Compact defence, counter-attacks, disciplined structure |
| Strengths | Set-pieces, tempo, pressing | Transition threat, defensive cohesion, structured play |
| Weaknesses | Exposed wing-backs, press risk | Less possession, defensive labor, limited attacking dominance |
| Key Duels | Openda vs Strasbourg central defenders | Emegha / Panichelli vs Lens defence |
⚽ Match Dynamics
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First half: Lens will push early, trying to dominate possession and create chances. Strasbourg will remain compact, looking for openings on the break.
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Mid-match: If Lens don’t break through, Strasbourg could gain confidence and begin to exploit space left behind.
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Late game: Expect fast transitions: Strasbourg may push to catch Lens on the break, while Lens will likely press harder to secure a win.
Goals could come from set-pieces or quick counters, making this match tactically rich and potentially open.
🎯 Match Verdict
Lens are slight favourites due to their home strength and attacking intensity, but Strasbourg’s counter-attacking quality makes them dangerous.
Predicted Score: Lens 2 – 1 Strasbourg
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