French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[kro55]

The overall performance of the PSG team was not good against Bayern Munich today. They lost 2-0 and were eliminated from the Champions League. Although Messi's performance is slightly better, I don't see a better performance than Mbappe in this match. A better performance was expected from Mbappe in such an important match.
PSG could not even score a goal. They lost both home and away matches. There are many star players on the team. Yet their performance is poor. PSG management should have appointed an experienced coach for the Champions League. Galtier was not experienced enough. And the PSG team got the result very well.

The problem is that PSG works as if they were split in two parts. On the one hand there is the offensive part, and on the other hand there is the defensive part. But they don't seem to be working together a lot and when the offense has the ball, they rarely have any options to become create and it all comes down to Mbappe and Messi pulling off a miraculous move and score, but if that is not happening, PSG runs into a deadlock.

The same counts when they are defending against Bayern attacks, the whole offensive line is standing around in front waiting for the defense to do the work and then play the ball to them. This is different for Bayern where even Choupo-Moting is investing at least some effort into his defensive work.

I totally agree with your point. The midfield has nothing to do with PSG's attack. PSG's midfield is very weak. It is very difficult for a striker to score without the help of midfielders. Galtier could not strengthen his team's midfield. If the bonding between the team players is not strong, the overall performance of the team is not stable. The relationship between Neymar and Mbappe was also very visible. If there is infighting between the players, the performance deteriorates. PSG's defense was quite good against Bayern Munich. But they lost due to poor performance of midfield and forward.

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[rahmad2nd]

One of the most important matches of this week is Lille-Lyon on Friday. Lille need to win this match rather than Lyon. We can say that they have the home advantage. It would be sad for them to lose points in this match. It's a match they must win for sure, because rennes can lose points from auxerre. Rennes is out of form these days and auxerre needs to get points if they don't want relegation.

If we look at the statistics in the last five matches of these two teams. both Lille and Lyon, have the same statistics. they have three wins, one loss, and in the last game these two teams, both got a draw. Lille was held to a draw by Lens, meanwhile, Lyon was unable to get maximum results when they hosted counter Loirent.

But for sure, both teams both need full points in this match. although in fact, Lille has the advantage as the home team. but to subvert Lyon, is not an easy matter. because, Lyon will provide a fierce resistance for the home team. besides that, in the last two meetings between these two teams in two different competitions. Lyon, dominating the victory. that is, this match was not easy for Fosenca's troop squad to overthrow L. Banc's troop squad. a draw score, it seems ideal for us to consider as betting material later. but I suspect, Lyon will win this fight.

[terrorJR]

I totally agree with your point. The midfield has nothing to do with PSG's attack. PSG's midfield is very weak. It is very difficult for a striker to score without the help of midfielders. Galtier could not strengthen his team's midfield. If the bonding between the team players is not strong, the overall performance of the team is not stable. The relationship between Neymar and Mbappe was also very visible. If there is infighting between the players, the performance deteriorates. PSG's defense was quite good against Bayern Munich. But they lost due to poor performance of midfield and forward.

In the end the season remained the same as before with them eliminated in the last 16 and could only focus on Ligue 1 as before.
There is nothing interesting about this anymore because the Ligue 1 champion has also been decided even before the Champions League starts and nothing is interesting for PSG either because everything is the same as the previous season.

[execijutiere]

One of the most important matches of this week is Lille-Lyon on Friday. Lille need to win this match rather than Lyon. We can say that they have the home advantage. It would be sad for them to lose points in this match. It's a match they must win for sure, because rennes can lose points from auxerre. Rennes is out of form these days and auxerre needs to get points if they don't want relegation.

If we look at the statistics in the last five matches of these two teams. both Lille and Lyon, have the same statistics. they have three wins, one loss, and in the last game these two teams, both got a draw. Lille was held to a draw by Lens, meanwhile, Lyon was unable to get maximum results when they hosted counter Loirent.

But for sure, both teams both need full points in this match. although in fact, Lille has the advantage as the home team. but to subvert Lyon, is not an easy matter. because, Lyon will provide a fierce resistance for the home team. besides that, in the last two meetings between these two teams in two different competitions. Lyon, dominating the victory. that is, this match was not easy for Fosenca's troop squad to overthrow L. Banc's troop squad. a draw score, it seems ideal for us to consider as betting material later. but I suspect, Lyon will win this fight.

Both teams have been in good form in recent weeks and have no problem scoring goals.But I see Lille one step ahead, both as the hosts and as the side that needs the points more.Rennes are out of form at the moment and will be expecting to lose points as they have a tough away trip.So the home team will want to prepare as much as possible for this match and win.There are not many absurd results in the matches between them, but in general, either Lille won or drew.I think Lille will win this match.

[maju69]

Bayern is too strong for PSG. League 1 already lost its candidate in UCL. Messi has another chance next season if messi was still playing at PSG. PSG was not strong but bayern is. galtier was so mad with the result against bayern. The first goal was actually blunder by PSG's defender.

Again bad day for Paris in UEFA champions league they can't even score a single goal in entire two league such a shame moment for them, with the presence of world class player they can't handle a team which has lost top scorers lewandoski while also they don't have Thier class goalkeeper neuer due to injury. It's like Paris play with Thier 2nd team but after all didn't score. I think time for Paris to say goodbye to his manager and bring a new class manager who have experienced of UCL and trough his tactics the best attacking trio make himself unstoppable. Any way let's focus on league because it's the only option left.

The Champions League is still a nightmare for Paris Saint Germain, they always fail when they compete there, even with the star players they currently have. In reality star players don't make them better in the Champions League even though one of their goals in bringing in star players is to be able to win the competition. They should try again next season.

[Jody.Drummer]

By eliminating Paris Saint Germain from the Champions League, it will make them focus more on Ligue 1, and it will make other clubs uncomfortable because it is certain that they will appear more dominating than when Paris Saint Germain was still in the Champions League. For the umpteenth time, Paris Saint Germain has failed in this prestigious competition, which they really want to win there, they have even been eyeing it for many seasons. They have done everything they can, including buying many star players, but that has not made it easy for them to be able to realize what they have wanted so far.

[hahay]

By eliminating Paris Saint Germain from the Champions League, it will make them focus more on Ligue 1, and it will make other clubs uncomfortable because it is certain that they will appear more dominating than when Paris Saint Germain was still in the Champions League. For the umpteenth time, Paris Saint Germain has failed in this prestigious competition, which they really want to win there, they have even been eyeing it for many seasons. They have done everything they can, including buying many star players, but that has not made it easy for them to be able to realize what they have wanted so far.

Well, PSG in Ligue 1 is now confirmed to win the title but unfortunately, PSG has been eliminated from the Coupe de France so PSG at this moment no longer has a lot of pressure. Because of these results, of course, PSG will have a lot of freedom to play in Ligue 1 and I think it will also be good if Christophe Galtier makes a lot of experiments when playing against lower-ranked teams to play second-tier players or apply a different strategy with main players.

But if this is not implemented, then PSG's main players, especially Mbappe, who of course has the target of maintaining his position at the top of Ligue 1's top scorers. But, speaking of Mbappe, is Mbappe really going to leave PSG at the end of this season? or not, because Mbappe really wants to play in a team that can go further in the Champions League and PSG is not the right team.

[minime0105]

We all expect that after yesterday defeat against PSG by Bayern in the UEFA champions league in what we perceived to be elimination in that campaign. the French best will be concentrating solely in the French lig 1 yes thats true but less we forget that PSG is not a consistent team and all hope should not be that high with them involved because of their unpredictable outcomes,  this team have in it good world class players that ought to be giving the club good results but to no avail, I feel the manager should workout technicality on how to utilize his players effectively in their right wings in other to get it right.

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In the end the season remained the same as before with them eliminated in the last 16 and could only focus on Ligue 1 as before.
There is nothing interesting about this anymore because the Ligue 1 champion has also been decided even before the Champions League starts and nothing is interesting for PSG either because everything is the same as the previous season.

In the Champions League, PSG failed again this season. PSG, which is inhabited by good quality players, must admit that they are unlucky in the Champions league. Bayern Munich became a nightmare for PSG in the Champions League where Bayern was able to make Messi et al have to go home early because of defeats from the first leg and second leg. Apart from that, maybe Messi is a player who is quite disappointed with this defeat because if he succeeds, maybe this is the best season for his football career. Well, Mbappe also felt that after failing in the world cup, he also failed in the Champions League.

maybe only the ligue 1 title will be the only hope left and that is sure to come true considering psg is 8 points ahead of the 2nd placed team.

[Docnaster]

Again bad day for Paris in UEFA champions league they can't even score a single goal in entire two league such a shame moment for them, with the presence of world class player they can't handle a team which has lost top scorers lewandoski while also they don't have Thier class goalkeeper neuer due to injury. It's like Paris play with Thier 2nd team but after all didn't score. I think time for Paris to say goodbye to his manager and bring a new class manager who have experienced of UCL and trough his tactics the best attacking trio make himself unstoppable. Any way let's focus on league because it's the only option left.

The Champions League is still a nightmare for Paris Saint Germain, they always fail when they compete there, even with the star players they currently have. In reality star players don't make them better in the Champions League even though one of their goals in bringing in star players is to be able to win the competition. They should try again next season.

I really feel for the owners of the club after their huge spendings in signing the best footballers in the world over the past 8 season's yet the most prestigious club trophy still eludes them. Surely they're going to get the services of another manager at the end of the season. Since they are going to focus on the French Ligue 1 and other domestic trophies for the rest of the season, other clubs in the league will be fighting for the top four spots instead of the title.

[skarais]

I really feel for the owners of the club after their huge spendings in signing the best footballers in the world over the past 8 season's yet the most prestigious club trophy still eludes them. Surely they're going to get the services of another manager at the end of the season. Since they are going to focus on the French Ligue 1 and other domestic trophies for the rest of the season, other clubs in the league will be fighting for the top four spots instead of the title.

That means money will never guarantee you get everything you want.
That scenario happened to PSG and Manchester City. The two teams have yet to feel how great it is to win the Champions League even though they have spent a lot of money to improve the quality of their teams. Manchester City in my opinion is more successful regarding its transfer policy, while PSG is not very good even though it manages to have Neymar, Mbappe and Messi in its team.

I don't sympathize with PSG for their failure, but it's a shame how bad the situation they are in when they need reliable players in big matches like the Champions League. PSG don't have the same squad depth, even Barcelona looks better despite their financial problems.

[beerlover]

PSG in Ligue 1 is now confirmed to win the title but unfortunately, PSG has been eliminated from the Coupe de France so PSG at this moment no longer has a lot of pressure. Because of these results, of course, PSG will have a lot of freedom to play in Ligue 1 and I think it will also be good if Christophe Galtier makes a lot of experiments when playing against lower-ranked teams to play second-tier players or apply a different strategy with main players.

But if this is not implemented, then PSG's main players, especially Mbappe, who of course has the target of maintaining his position at the top of Ligue 1's top scorers. But, speaking of Mbappe, is Mbappe really going to leave PSG at the end of this season? or not, because Mbappe really wants to play in a team that can go further in the Champions League and PSG is not the right team.

PSG has a few very good players, donnaruma, hakimi, marquinhos, kimpembe, messi, mbappe, and even neymar when he plays, but the rest could be changed if I am not missing any names, I think midfield is their biggest weakness, they do not have any star level players on midfield, and when you are playing against a team that has a midfield that played together for this many years, all you do for full game is try to get the ball from defense to offense and fail to do that most of the time.

They really need to start spending money somewhere other than mbappe, sure he is one of the best right now, but they need a better midfield and need to spend some to get that.

[Altryist]

PSG has a few very good players, donnaruma, hakimi, marquinhos, kimpembe, messi, mbappe, and even neymar when he plays, but the rest could be changed if I am not missing any names, I think midfield is their biggest weakness, they do not have any star level players on midfield, and when you are playing against a team that has a midfield that played together for this many years, all you do for full game is try to get the ball from defense to offense and fail to do that most of the time.

They really need to start spending money somewhere other than mbappe, sure he is one of the best right now, but they need a better midfield and need to spend some to get that.

They have a good middle line, I think that Galtier did not prepare the team properly physically, Bayern beat them in pressure. I don’t know if it’s this strategy, but I’m sure if Guardiola was the coach of PSG, he would definitely squeeze all the strength out of the players, they would played more actively and aggressively. I already read the news today that Galtier will be fired and Tuchel may return to the team.

[KTChampions]

In the Champions League, PSG failed again this season. PSG, which is inhabited by good quality players, must admit that they are unlucky in the Champions league. Bayern Munich became a nightmare for PSG in the Champions League where Bayern was able to make Messi et al have to go home early because of defeats from the first leg and second leg. Apart from that, maybe Messi is a player who is quite disappointed with this defeat because if he succeeds, maybe this is the best season for his football career. Well, Mbappe also felt that after failing in the world cup, he also failed in the Champions League.

maybe only the ligue 1 title will be the only hope left and that is sure to come true considering psg is 8 points ahead of the 2nd placed team.

I think Messi had more successful seasons in his career (after all, club football is two heads higher than football of the national teams and taking into account the 7-match tournament as something special is not entirely correct).
As for bad luck in the Champions League, I don't agree with that - who prevented PSG from taking the first place in the group and playing against Brugge? Benfica? Well, if PSG is weaker than Benfica, then they are now where they deserve to be.

[Doell]

We all expect that after yesterday defeat against PSG by Bayern in the UEFA champions league in what we perceived to be elimination in that campaign. the French best will be concentrating solely in the French lig 1 yes thats true but less we forget that PSG is not a consistent team and all hope should not be that high with them involved because of their unpredictable outcomes,  this team have in it good world class players that ought to be giving the club good results but to no avail, I feel the manager should workout technicality on how to utilize his players effectively in their right wings in other to get it right.

League 1 has 12 matches remaining and PSG gap in points with Marseille quite far is 8 points. Also, with the current quality of PSG players, in my opinion they can definitely get another title this season, and they can still be to consistent in the remaining matches later. But after they failed at UCL I little worried about the emotional of PSG players, let's hope they can win against Brest next match, if not I think it will make worse their situation.

[emrecemsan]

Things are in favour of Marseille for the second spot for now at least. Like I said before their being eliminated in the French Cup was pretty unexpected. Especially being eliminated by a second league team I mean.    But now they can just at least focus on keeping their current position in the Ligue 1 to finish the season decently. They could have been in the title competition with PSG now as well but it looks like they have wasted that opportunity already.

They had this opportunity until facing PSG a short time ago. But in that match there was a bad performance by Marseille which led to a comfortable PSG win. Marseille's finishing the season at their current position would still be a success for them though. In addition, they should be able to win against Strasbourg this week.

[Leviathan.007]

Things are in favour of Marseille for the second spot for now at least. Like I said before their being eliminated in the French Cup was pretty unexpected. Especially being eliminated by a second league team I mean.    But now they can just at least focus on keeping their current position in the Ligue 1 to finish the season decently. They could have been in the title competition with PSG now as well but it looks like they have wasted that opportunity already.

They had this opportunity until facing PSG a short time ago. But in that match there was a bad performance by Marseille which led to a comfortable PSG win. Marseille's finishing the season at their current position would still be a success for them though. In addition, they should be able to win against Strasbourg this week.

After the disappointing performance from PSG, I guess they should focus completely on the french league and don't give even one percent chance to the other teams to take the title otherwise and if they lose their place on the table the whole team will be in trouble, but I don't think if Marseille can even take their place because comparing to PSG they don't have a strong team and they don't have enough potential for it.

[shogun47]

The problem is that PSG works as if they were split in two parts. On the one hand there is the offensive part, and on the other hand there is the defensive part. But they don't seem to be working together a lot and when the offense has the ball, they rarely have any options to become create and it all comes down to Mbappe and Messi pulling off a miraculous move and score, but if that is not happening, PSG runs into a deadlock.

That is true. They are lack of good combinations and supports between parts of their system, attacking, midfield and defensive. In previous seasons, their defense was their Achilles but in this season, it seems they have problems from all areas. Attacking system does not finish a task to score goals, midfield players made mistakes like Veratti that caused a first goal for Bayern and acceptable performance from their defense system in this match is not enough.

The same counts when they are defending against Bayern attacks, the whole offensive line is standing around in front waiting for the defense to do the work and then play the ball to them. This is different for Bayern where even Choupo-Moting is investing at least some effort into his defensive work.

Choupo-Moting is a normal player in PSG and did not contribute too much in Paris but in Bayern, he became their main striker and his contribution increased a lot. A good system in Bayern helps normal striker like Choupo-Moting can maximize his ability and contribute more for the club. As you discussed, his contribution is widely including defensive participation too.

Their offense is doing ok I would say. They can't really complain if you look at the scorer statistics in Ligue 1, this is what it looks like for the entire league:

1.   Lionel Messi   25 (13+12)
2.   Neymar        24 (13+11)
3.   Kylian Mbappé.  21 (18+3)

The three combined have 70 scorer points, which is crazy. But it often seems as if there was insufficient cohesion between the different parts of the team. The lack of a connecting element between the defense and the offense and, as I said before, the lack of defensive work by their first line. But Messi, Neymar and Mbappe are three players who have never been known for doing any defensive work whatsoever. Usually a team has one guy like that, maybe two. But if the entire offensive line does not work defensively, that makes a big difference if your opponent does that defensive work (Bayern Munich for example).

[Velvet78]

Lille are favoured for the win against Lyon maybe but I don't think the situation is that simple now. Because this is a game between teams that are close to each other in the standings now.

A gap of six points isn't that big in the end. Besides their head-to-head games have also concluded with competitive results so far. I even see the possibility of draw as higher than a side to win. But if one side is to win then my choosing would be Lille. They might manage to benefit from playing a home game. Their scoring more goals than Lyon might also be extra help for them. Both teams should be able to score. Even if one side wins I expect it to be by only one goal.

[rendravolt]

By eliminating Paris Saint Germain from the Champions League, it will make them focus more on Ligue 1, and it will make other clubs uncomfortable because it is certain that they will appear more dominating than when Paris Saint Germain was still in the Champions League. For the umpteenth time, Paris Saint Germain has failed in this prestigious competition, which they really want to win there, they have even been eyeing it for many seasons. They have done everything they can, including buying many star players, but that has not made it easy for them to be able to realize what they have wanted so far.

A truly disappointing season once again for PSG. I think it's time to change the mindset about star players and start from some very professional players, especially if there are young players from the PSG academy they should be able to be promoted to the main club. But indeed PSG has high standards regarding players and their prestige against other European clubs, they don't want to lose their competitiveness in recruiting star players. For the Ligue 1 title race, it seems that it already belongs to PSG with a considerable distance, I doubt that the rival team can catch it until the season ends.