Strasbourg take on the visitors Lens in the round 7 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Friday, September 29th at Stade de la Meinau (Strasbourg).
Strasbourg are not the favorite in the match against a formidable opponent this time, and this is quite logical. So far, the hosts, despite their excellent transfers, are a very raw team. Yes, they secured a minimal victory over Metz in the last round right at the end of the match. But if you look at the opponents Strasbourg have faced, it's too early to draw conclusions. And even though Viera's team hasn't lost a single match at home, the current Lyon, let alone Toulouse, is not yet a true test. Monaco and Nice easily dealt with such an opponent.
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Moreover, the red and gold should gradually improve. The start of the season has been very unsuccessful for the visitors in terms of points earned. On the other hand, facing PSG, Rennes, and Monaco is a very tough schedule. Meanwhile, their defense, which has hardly changed compared to last season, concedes only two goals per match in Ligue 1. Lens consistently creates dangerous moments, previously suffering only from poor finishing. But a 1-1 draw against Sevilla in the Champions League and a minimum victory in the last match against Toulouse indicate progress. Yes, now they are without Openda and Fofana but have Eli. Gradually, perhaps slower than desired, Eza's team should start gaining points and competing on two fronts.
Strasbourg are still building a new team. The plans are ambitious, but first, the players need to gel. Viera is a decent coach, but the club has yet to surprise anyone. Lens have moved off the bottom of the table, with Lille and Le Havre ahead of them, and between them, there's PSV and Arsenal. While Strasbourg has problems creating goal-scoring opportunities, the visitors do not. Maybe the red and gold won't win, but they won't lose for sure. And four defeats at the start, as many as in the entire last season, are too many. Even on the road, Lens are much stronger and can be considered the favorite in the upcoming match.
Prediction for the match: Lens to win.
