RC Lens vs RC Strasbourg Prediction 22.11.2025 | Ligue 1

Despite losing several influential figures across various positions during the summer, Pierre Sage has assembled an ambitious, hungry squad determined to challenge at the top end of the table — even entertaining distant title ambitions should fortune tilt their way.

To stay aligned with those lofty dreams, Les Sang et Or will look to pick up exactly where they left off before the November international break, having claimed five wins from their last six outings, including a commanding 4-1 dismantling of Monaco in the Principality last time out.

Sitting proudly in third place with a 25-point haul after 12 gameweeks — just two behind leaders PSG — RC Lens will once again lean on their formidable home strength, highlighted by five straight wins, to maintain their place in the title conversation.

However, they will be forced into adjustments for Saturday’s showdown with Strasbourg, as Colombian full-back Deiver Machado is sidelined with discomfort, while Jonathan Gradit must serve a one-match suspension after accumulating five Ligue 1 yellow cards.

On the opposite side of the pitch stands an RC Strasbourg outfit that has shown clear and significant growth in recent years, with their ambitions now firmly aimed at a top-four finish and securing Champions League football — a target that suddenly feels well within reach.

An impressive 22-point haul has propelled Le Racing into fourth place, the position that leads to Champions League qualifying, and a Saturday victory by a margin of at least two goals would even allow them to leapfrog direct rivals RC Lens into third.

However, despite heading into the international break on a high following a commanding 2-0 dismantling of LOSC Lille, Strasbourg’s return to hostile territory does not inspire much confidence, as they have fallen short in half of their opening six Ligue 1 away trips.

Talented winger Diego Moreira will need to undergo assessment ahead of Saturday’s showdown after suffering an ankle injury last time out, while Ismael Landry Doukoure remains unavailable as he serves the final match of his four-game suspension.