French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[shogun47]

PSG will surely win today's match. Mbappe is currently out of the XI due to injury. His absence will hurt the team to some extent. But if Messi plays Neymar, something good can be expected.

PSG can only rely upon Messi combined with neymar. Messi may be going out from the club at the end of this season. i don't know what's gonna be happening with PSG after PSG didn't have messi play in the club. PSG will be facing toulouse.
Toulouse may be placed at the bottom of standing but toulouse's performance was increasing drastically. It can be seen from 4 wins that have already been achieved by toulouse from 5 last matches.
PSG must be carefully caused by toulouse may also able to make the result be drawn. that will be a horrible result if PSG will get another draw against toulouse. PSG really needs points right now.

PSG have a lot of star players so I think it's not just messi but there are some great players like mbappe as well, I think PSG can tighten their grip on the top spot of Ligue 1 with a win at home to Toulouse on Saturday.

PSG look to be on the right track to successfully defend their Ligue 1 title this season. Even though the reigning champions haven't looked solid lately and while they should have won against Toulouse today, I think PSG should be able to get full points today

Yes, Ligue 1 title is almost theirs but PSG sounded an alarm on defense, almost losing points at the last second of two home games in a row. Except for Messi and Hakimi, there is no player that makes the difference for a few games on the field. It's a troubling situation for CL, but it's true that Bayern isn't at its best either. If the injuries come back, they have a chance to knock out Bayern with offensive power, with either Messi or Neymar available as free player in midfield if necessary. If they eliminate Bayern, then the road is open for them. The most difficult opponent is City, they don't have the same sharpness, R Madrid wasn't the best team last year either, I think they used up all their football chances last year. Maybe Lpool can be shaken to get somewhere in the CL, but I don't think it's very likely. Napoli can make a surprise move to the final. PSG is by no means superior to any of these teams, but there is Messi, and if a fit Neymar and a capricious Mbappe accompany him, they could be the biggest contenders for the trophy.

I don't know whether PSG is just buffing right now and Mbappe and Neymar will eventually be available for the game against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, but so far PSG isn't performing in a very convincing way. They can be very happy about Hakimi and Messi today. At least they have shown their offensive qualities, but overall the performance was average at best.

I stand by my statement that Ligue isn't yet decided. It does of course all depend on the closest competitors, but if they manage to take home their points frequently, it only needs one bad game day for PSG and there you go. You can already see that they would never risk to let Mbappe or Neymar play too early in Ligue 1 now in order to make sure they may be healthy for Bayern. All these factors come into play as well.

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[Velvet78]

PSG - Toulouse was a really scary game actually. Because this was another game PSG struggled to get a win comfortably.

Messi was the only member of the attacking trio on the field today. But he still took responsibility and scored a goal. Neymar and Mbappe's absence was still felt during the game. They could have done much better than this. The first half was more like one-sided but Toulouse also started to be effective in the second half. Thankfully Hakimi was there to be the hero for his team. With his one goal and assist each performance, PSG took the win there. However they are still in trouble seemingly considering especially the Champions League.

[snipie]

PSG - Toulouse was a really scary game actually. Because this was another game PSG struggled to get a win comfortably.

Messi was the only member of the attacking trio on the field today. But he still took responsibility and scored a goal. Neymar and Mbappe's absence was still felt during the game. They could have done much better than this. The first half was more like one-sided but Toulouse also started to be effective in the second half. Thankfully Hakimi was there to be the hero for his team. With his one goal and assist each performance, PSG took the win there. However they are still in trouble seemingly considering especially the Champions League.

The Champions League match will be hard for both Bayern and PSG. The one that will pass will do it in the second leg imo.
PSG victory vs Toulouse was important especially that they were one goal behind. Keeping a good distance from the others, mainly Marseille, is important so they can be more comfortable in UCL games at the opposite of Bayern which is struggling to keep the first rank

[Balmain]

Hakimi and Messi scored legendary goals today, these were no ordinary goals. Messi's goal has become like automation now and he can still score at this age. PSG looks better against Bayern Munich for now no matter what anyone says, because they have a great talent pool. One of the players is in form in any match and by scoring an extra goal completely differentiates the result like the goals scored today. He has a lot of positive things in the champions league.

[Ratash]

PSG - Toulouse was a really scary game actually. Because this was another game PSG struggled to get a win comfortably.

Messi was the only member of the attacking trio on the field today. But he still took responsibility and scored a goal. Neymar and Mbappe's absence was still felt during the game. They could have done much better than this. The first half was more like one-sided but Toulouse also started to be effective in the second half. Thankfully Hakimi was there to be the hero for his team. With his one goal and assist each performance, PSG took the win there. However they are still in trouble seemingly considering especially the Champions League.

Yeah it was a tough and tricky game both hakimi and messi played a major role in the win, the important thing is that they secured the three points now psg team will prepare for the cup game and champions league comfortably since they put some distance between them and their followers, even if marseille win tomorrow 5 points still seperate them.

[Slow death]

If any team is suppose to be successful in the French league it should be PSG because the have the most sophicated world star footballers but we see them been inconsistent in their matches, PSG has always played an unpredictable football where we see smaller teams getting a draw from them, they have to make strong effort in the team in other to maintain their position in the league table.

PSG's biggest problem is in their defense, they even hired Sergio Ramos to make them have a stronger defense, it even worked at first when Sergio Ramos was playing but then the defense started to make a lot of mistakes in defence, but as PSG's attack is very efficient and they score goals, PSG wins games and remains at the top and consequently becomes champion

the problem with that is that PSG aims to win the european champions league, and when a team is in the european champions league, that team must have a very strong defense and a very strong attack, it's enough for the team to score in a game 1 goal and defend well to go through the group stages and become champions, champions league games are won based on the strategy of having a good defense, something that PSG does not have

[zuzie]

PSG - Toulouse was a really scary game actually. Because this was another game PSG struggled to get a win comfortably.

Messi was the only member of the attacking trio on the field today. But he still took responsibility and scored a goal. Neymar and Mbappe's absence was still felt during the game. They could have done much better than this. The first half was more like one-sided but Toulouse also started to be effective in the second half. Thankfully Hakimi was there to be the hero for his team. With his one goal and assist each performance, PSG took the win there. However they are still in trouble seemingly considering especially the Champions League.

The Champions League match will be hard for both Bayern and PSG. The one that will pass will do it in the second leg imo.
PSG victory vs Toulouse was important especially that they were one goal behind. Keeping a good distance from the others, mainly Marseille, is important so they can be more comfortable in UCL games at the opposite of Bayern which is struggling to keep the first rank

Paris Saint Germain will play without their top scorer
Kylian Mbappe will reported be absent from the Paris Saint Germain vs Bayern Munich match. He had a little trouble when Paris Saint Germain met Montpellier last week

Even though there are still two other strikers such as Messi and Neymar, Mbappe's absence will reduce the pressure on PSG's front line as they usually do

[MoonOfLife]

PSG - Toulouse was a really scary game actually. Because this was another game PSG struggled to get a win comfortably.
Messi was the only member of the attacking trio on the field today. But he still took responsibility and scored a goal. Neymar and Mbappe's absence was still felt during the game. They could have done much better than this. The first half was more like one-sided but Toulouse also started to be effective in the second half. Thankfully Hakimi was there to be the hero for his team. With his one goal and assist each performance, PSG took the win there. However they are still in trouble seemingly considering especially the Champions League.

Yeah it was a tough and tricky game both hakimi and messi played a major role in the win, the important thing is that they secured the three points now psg team will prepare for the cup game and champions league comfortably since they put some distance between them and their followers, even if marseille win tomorrow 5 points still seperate them.

Messi, Hakimi, and Soler all performed well. The combined performance of these three made PSG's win easy. However, there are still some weaknesses within the PSG team. Their defense is not strong enough. Besides, without Mbappe, PSG's counterattack is a bit slow. Messi and Mbappe play completely opposite styles. I think this is why Galtier is not able to develop a proper match strategy.

[Patrol69]

PSG - Toulouse was a really scary game actually. Because this was another game PSG struggled to get a win comfortably.

Messi was the only member of the attacking trio on the field today. But he still took responsibility and scored a goal. Neymar and Mbappe's absence was still felt during the game. They could have done much better than this. The first half was more like one-sided but Toulouse also started to be effective in the second half. Thankfully Hakimi was there to be the hero for his team. With his one goal and assist each performance, PSG took the win there. However they are still in trouble seemingly considering especially the Champions League.

The Champions League match will be hard for both Bayern and PSG. The one that will pass will do it in the second leg imo.
PSG victory vs Toulouse was important especially that they were one goal behind. Keeping a good distance from the others, mainly Marseille, is important so they can be more comfortable in UCL games at the opposite of Bayern which is struggling to keep the first rank

Paris Saint Germain will play without their top scorer
Kylian Mbappe will reported be absent from the Paris Saint Germain vs Bayern Munich match. He had a little trouble when Paris Saint Germain met Montpellier last week

Even though there are still two other strikers such as Messi and Neymar, Mbappe's absence will reduce the pressure on PSG's front line as they usually do

PSG won the match 2-1 against Toulouse but without Neymar Mbappe and Sergio Ramos. But this match was not so easy for PSG. PSG scored in their own net in just 20 minutes. The next period was only PSG. A. Hakimi (38') scored in the minute to bring their team level. Later in the first half, no team saw any more goals. Later in the second half, PSG tried many times to score on the field, but they failed to score again and again because they did not have enough opportunities. Later, L. Messi (58') scored a goal to give PSG a one-goal lead. Neither team saw a goal for the next 90 minutes, resulting in a 2–1 win for PSG against Toulouse.

[asriloni]

Hakimi and Messi scored legendary goals today, these were no ordinary goals. Messi's goal has become like automation now and he can still score at this age. PSG looks better against Bayern Munich for now no matter what anyone says, because they have a great talent pool. One of the players is in form in any match and by scoring an extra goal completely differentiates the result like the goals scored today. He has a lot of positive things in the champions league.

Messi has become a savior for PSG from getting draw again. I meant messi's goal was making the club can save three points from toulouse. There was another problem was coming for PSG. It seems like that mbappe has been forcing PSG to buy bernardo silva from manchester city. Messi will be gone soon and it seems like that mbappe was giving PSG a suggestion for a player to replace messi in PSG. We will not see messi again in the french league.

[D-law]

Hakimi and Messi scored legendary goals today, these were no ordinary goals. Messi's goal has become like automation now and he can still score at this age. PSG looks better against Bayern Munich for now no matter what anyone says, because they have a great talent pool. One of the players is in form in any match and by scoring an extra goal completely differentiates the result like the goals scored today. He has a lot of positive things in the champions league.

Messi has become a savior for PSG from getting draw again. I meant messi's goal was making the club can save three points from toulouse. There was another problem was coming for PSG. It seems like that mbappe has been forcing PSG to buy bernardo silva from manchester city. Messi will be gone soon and it seems like that mbappe was giving PSG a suggestion for a player to replace messi in PSG. We will not see messi again in the french league.

He still has a good fine form wherever he goes he will score great goals
Hakimi with an assist and goal for Psg he should be man of the match
Thing's are happening low key and it seems like Messi will leave Psg soon

[ilovealtcoins]

Hakimi and Messi scored legendary goals today, these were no ordinary goals. Messi's goal has become like automation now and he can still score at this age. PSG looks better against Bayern Munich for now no matter what anyone says, because they have a great talent pool. One of the players is in form in any match and by scoring an extra goal completely differentiates the result like the goals scored today. He has a lot of positive things in the champions league.

Messi has become a savior for PSG from getting draw again. I meant messi's goal was making the club can save three points from toulouse. There was another problem was coming for PSG. It seems like that mbappe has been forcing PSG to buy bernardo silva from manchester city. Messi will be gone soon and it seems like that mbappe was giving PSG a suggestion for a player to replace messi in PSG. We will not see messi again in the french league.

Messi does not extend contract with PSG. This suggests that we may not see Messi with the PSG team next season. PSG needs experienced players now. If Mbappe is interested in taking Bernardo Silva into the team, it's no fault of his. PSG's overall performance will be well stabilized if Mbappe settles in with Bernardo Silva. Mbappe is probably not interested in keeping Neymar in the squad either. So I wouldn't be surprised if the PSG management decides to sell Neymar next season.

[Docnaster]

Hakimi and Messi scored legendary goals today, these were no ordinary goals. Messi's goal has become like automation now and he can still score at this age. PSG looks better against Bayern Munich for now no matter what anyone says, because they have a great talent pool. One of the players is in form in any match and by scoring an extra goal completely differentiates the result like the goals scored today. He has a lot of positive things in the champions league.

Messi has become a savior for PSG from getting draw again. I meant messi's goal was making the club can save three points from toulouse. There was another problem was coming for PSG. It seems like that mbappe has been forcing PSG to buy bernardo silva from manchester city. Messi will be gone soon and it seems like that mbappe was giving PSG a suggestion for a player to replace messi in PSG. We will not see messi again in the french league.

What someone learnt in the youthful age cannot be forgotten easily in the old age. In as much as Messi is still playing football he can always and he will always score wonderful goals.
Psg may likely seem that they are better than Bayern Munich for now but there is a spirit that comes with champions league and when that spirit comes the game will move to another level of vibration.

[rahmad2nd]

PSG's biggest problem is in their defense, they even hired Sergio Ramos to make them have a stronger defense, it even worked at first when Sergio Ramos was playing but then the defense started to make a lot of mistakes in defence, but as PSG's attack is very efficient and they score goals, PSG wins games and remains at the top and consequently becomes champion

In the last two matches, Galtier has strengthened his team's defense more closely, and we can see that in the PSG vs Monpellier match and last night's match against Toulouse. Galtier, no longer applies his formation with three defenders on the defensive line.  in the match vs Toulouse, Galtier implemented a 4-3-1-2 formation. which means, four defenders on the defensive line, three players as pivots, one playmaker and two spearheads.
IMO. it's a shame, PSG don't have midfielders who are really creative in terms of helping attack schemes. in particular, a very creative attacking midfielder. As for Vithinha, it looks like he has to explore his abilities to the limits he has. the rest, don't really stand out in terms of consistent contributions.

the problem with that is that PSG aims to win the european champions league, and when a team is in the european champions league, that team must have a very strong defense and a very strong attack, it's enough for the team to score in a game 1 goal and defend well to go through the group stages and become champions, champions league games are won based on the strategy of having a good defense, something that PSG does not have

I think PSG have defenders who have quality to rely on. it was just, how Galtier implemented his formation.  not infrequently, Galtier prefers to use a formation with an attacking pattern. which means, leaving only three defenders on the defensive line. and as we know, PSG always struggles when they meet opponents who tend to defend. not infrequently, goals that are created by opponents are always through counter-attack schemes. and in my opinion, that is where the weak side of the formation that Galtier uses.

By the way, what I'm saying is only based on my personal perspective.

[rozak]

What someone learnt in the youthful age cannot be forgotten easily in the old age. In as much as Messi is still playing football he can always and he will always score wonderful goals.
Psg may likely seem that they are better than Bayern Munich for now but there is a spirit that comes with champions league and when that spirit comes the game will move to another level of vibration.

Yes, that's what we often see in competitions with a higher level. teams that don't look so good in the League can also do very well in the Champions League. they have an extraordinary motivation to perform better.
but in the case of PSG and Munich, I think it's different. these two are a strong team. whatever the current conditions, I believe both of them will still show their best playing quality.
Munich lost a goalkeeper and PSG lost a striker. the fight will still be fine I think, and will still be fun.

[buwaytress]

Right, we get it guys, Messi's amazing. But aren't today's games a lot more exciting?

I'm trying to make up for a bad weekend and I've went for Monaco on ML on the first game now ongoing -- thinking surely they're incentivised to make up some ground over a PSG that seems to be teetering and resting on their Argentinian talisman. So far so good, already 2-0 up. Love for Embolo, when Mina?

[Alisha-k]

Clermont Foot might end up giving Monaco more GF this season. It barely 25' and Monaco the visiting team is already two goals ahead of the home team. Maripan just scored 3' after the match commenced and Embolo gave the second goal 13' later. This might be a boring game at the end of the day.

[Docnaster]

What someone learnt in the youthful age cannot be forgotten easily in the old age. In as much as Messi is still playing football he can always and he will always score wonderful goals.
Psg may likely seem that they are better than Bayern Munich for now but there is a spirit that comes with champions league and when that spirit comes the game will move to another level of vibration.

Yes, that's what we often see in competitions with a higher level. teams that don't look so good in the League can also do very well in the Champions League. they have an extraordinary motivation to perform better.
but in the case of PSG and Munich, I think it's different. these two are a strong team. whatever the current conditions, I believe both of them will still show their best playing quality.
Munich lost a goalkeeper and PSG lost a striker. the fight will still be fine I think, and will still be fun.

I believe that the lost of Psg is bigger than the lost of psg. Kyliam Mbappe is a moving force both in psg and France and any team that losses him has lost a big player.
In the case of Manuel Neuer, he is replaceable and with a good defence he might not be missed easily.
But for Mbappe, no matter how good the attack is, Mbappe will always be missed in any attack lane. His pace and influence would be missed.

[Slow death]

today we have a lot of games, but I'm just going to comment on the games I placed bets on:

Clermont Foot - AS Monaco FC

I bet on Monaco who are winning at the moment, they managed to score 2 goals, but as it is already known that Monaco has serious problems in the defense so the safest thing is to wait until the end of the game that we will see with 100% if they won or no. I have some hope that they can come out of this game with a victory, I hope I am right on my bet, Clermont is a team that should not be underestimated, because they come into this game with a sequence of 5 games without losing, that's why monaco needs to be very careful



FC Lorient - Angers SCO

without a doubt this is a very important game for Angers that they need to win to leave the relegation zone, but I bet on FC Lorient, they have had mixed results in the last few games, with 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, but for what I could see they are a team that manages to score goals, while their opponent Angers comes into this game with a sequence of 5 games without winning and without getting at least 1 point, they are going through a bad moment

[Jody.Drummer]

What someone learnt in the youthful age cannot be forgotten easily in the old age. In as much as Messi is still playing football he can always and he will always score wonderful goals.
Psg may likely seem that they are better than Bayern Munich for now but there is a spirit that comes with champions league and when that spirit comes the game will move to another level of vibration.

Yes, that's what we often see in competitions with a higher level. teams that don't look so good in the League can also do very well in the Champions League. they have an extraordinary motivation to perform better.
but in the case of PSG and Munich, I think it's different. these two are a strong team. whatever the current conditions, I believe both of them will still show their best playing quality.
Munich lost a goalkeeper and PSG lost a striker. the fight will still be fine I think, and will still be fun.

Hopefully the two clubs that will compete will be able to give their best performance, because I can honestly say I'm worried that one of these two clubs will have unexpected problems. Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich are unmistakably strong clubs in the Champions League, they are even predicted to be the favorite of the other favorites in the last 16.
I believe the motivation of these two clubs is very big, moreover they really want to win in order to advance to the next round in the Champions League this season. We will witness a very hot match.