French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[tusandii]

In today's match in the French Soccer League, Reims vs Lyon, I enjoyed a tough match between two teams. In today's match, both teams performed equally, due to which the match was drawn. If we look at the point table, both teams are almost in a similar position, due to which the players of both teams scored 1-1 goals in this match. After halftime, none of the players of both teams could score a goal. The goalkeepers of both teams performed very well.

Judging from the game Lyon were actually better at controlling the ball and making more shots on Reims' goal but unfortunately from 7 shots on target only 1 was successfully converted into a goal in the first half in the second half Lyon could not add a goal until finally Reims equalized in the 55th minute and that was the last goal until the match ended and both got 1 point each, actually this is a fair result for those who are at almost the same level, Lyon is 1 point ahead of Reims.

[Akbarkoe]

In today's match in the French Soccer League, Reims vs Lyon, I enjoyed a tough match between two teams. In today's match, both teams performed equally, due to which the match was drawn. If we look at the point table, both teams are almost in a similar position, due to which the players of both teams scored 1-1 goals in this match. After halftime, none of the players of both teams could score a goal. The goalkeepers of both teams performed very well.

These two teams have almost the same strength and even the points in the standings are only 1 point apart between the two teams and a draw is fair enough for both of them but unfortunately my bet lost in this match, I chose to bet on over 2.5 goals I thought the team with the same strength would score many goals but in fact not, both teams have good defenses so that Reims who played at home had difficulty penetrating Lyon's defense, luckily they were able to equalize early in the second half to make the final score a draw.

If we look back at this match Lyon is more outperformed than Reims in terms of ball possession. They are better at playing the ball, it's just that it has penetrated Reims's defense for Lyon striker, they are quite difficult so they cannot print more goals, before I also thought that Lyon might win the match because in the first half he outperformed 1-0, only the second half Reims balanced the position so that it became the same in the 55th minute by Oumar and after that there were no more goals created and had to be satisfied with a draw to share points in the class, if only the Lyon striker could be sharper, maybe the victory could be obtained.

[bering]

If Lyon could do something marginal like sell every player they have, and just agree to terminate contract with other players, like if they could just get rid of them, and they play with only youth squad players and cheap contract players, would that be enough to stay?

I am not sure if that's an option, but if they can sell like 20 players, and just use all that money to pay the debt and play with 17-18-19-20 year old kids, maybe a bit more if their contract is very cheap, then it should be enough, right? That way they could make 100-150 million at least, and that should postpone it one more season at least. Then during the summer they could see what they could do. They are in a good position right now, I do not think they would relegate if they did that, still not great but would be at ligue 1, that's better than being dropped down.

As far i know financial condition cannot be solved in the short term and it took time for the particular teams to solved these situations and for an example since several years ago Sevilla and Barcelona had a problem from their financial and until now these teams cannot be says health from the financial even Sevilla has no money to bought the players this summer so from these teams we can see financial conditions is serious problem and hard to be solved

The current solution is sell some players but it would be effect to the performance of Lyon and rely on the youth players also is not good because usually they have unstable mentally and lack of experience so i think Lyon has facing very difficult situations and not impossible at the end of this season France Football Federation will decide to throw them to the Ligue 2

[len01]

After Reims managed to equalize to 1-1 early in the second half, both teams started to play it safe because if one of them took the initiative to play openly, the opposing team would take advantage with a quick counter-attack. Lyon played very disciplined in the first half, they also managed to make it difficult for the home team to create chances, Reims were very lucky to equalize, a draw is very fair for both teams because they both played cautiously in this game.

Looking at the statistics of yesterday's match, what you said is very true that both teams actually do not want to lose points and getting 1 point is a satisfactory result for both teams to secure their respective positions. But Lyon could have actually gotten 3 points in yesterday's match if they dared to make a quick attack at least 1 time and continued to put pressure on Reims. Unfortunately, Lyon as the away team did not dare to take the risk so they preferred to defend stronger after scoring 1 goal.

[rahmad2nd]

Looking at the French league standings, I think it's very safe to say that Paris Saint Germaine are mostly likely to retain the league title at the end of the season. The reigning champions are currently six points above second placed Monaco but considering the performances of both teams in the league this season, I strongly doubt Monaco will be able to catch up with them and that I think means that the dominance of PSG in the league is ending anytime soon.
Do you you have a contrary opinion? If yes, let me read yours.

So far PSG is the only team that has not experienced defeat in Ligue 1, they have only experienced 2 draws throughout the competition. It seems that PSG is still very strong to be competed with by its rivals, although at least for now. Regardless of what obstacles could hinder them throughout this competition, because we never know maybe they could experience and get obstacles when going through match after match until the end of the 2024/25 season. For example, like their performance in the Champions League, it can even be said that PSG finds it difficult to qualify for the next phase. However, if they fail in the Champions League, of course their focus is only on the French League and that can make it difficult for them to be overtaken by the team below them. Moreover, if PSG really brings in a sharp striker that they need in the winter transfer window. As for Manaco, it seems that they will have difficulty competing closely with PSG. It doesn't mean that I underestimate them, but it seems that PSG is still too strong for Manaco. But we'll see, at least when Manaco meets PSG. even I see if the real competition occurs between Manaco and Marseille, both teams are only 3 points apart and in the 13th week these two teams will meet. let's see what happens next, because in football sometimes something unexpected often happens.

[Weawant]

After Reims managed to equalize to 1-1 early in the second half, both teams started to play it safe because if one of them took the initiative to play openly, the opposing team would take advantage with a quick counter-attack. Lyon played very disciplined in the first half, they also managed to make it difficult for the home team to create chances, Reims were very lucky to equalize, a draw is very fair for both teams because they both played cautiously in this game.

Looking at the statistics of yesterday's match, what you said is very true that both teams actually do not want to lose points and getting 1 point is a satisfactory result for both teams to secure their respective positions. But Lyon could have actually gotten 3 points in yesterday's match if they dared to make a quick attack at least 1 time and continued to put pressure on Reims. Unfortunately, Lyon as the away team did not dare to take the risk so they preferred to defend stronger after scoring 1 goal.

Both teams are even of almost equal strength which did reflected in the game and i sharing a point each was not a bad result after all and they both are just some average teams but then Lyon for me could have done even batter that that and they would have gotten the chance to probably improve their position on the table by the end of that game but since they didn't loose the point completely its a good one that they still added to that which they have already got as a point on the table already.

[Velvet78]

Lyon are in top 6 which is an okay work considering their horrible peformances in the recent years. However they have a serious problem. It is their defending. 16 goals conceded in 12 games... This is quite alarming you know.    This would be one of the main factors if they don't finish the season in top 6. They can't even balance the situation with their scoring.

Lacazette isn't able to score like the previous season (19 goals). He has only 2 goals in the league this season. They need bigger score contribution from their strikers. Maybe it is time for a decent signing for the position?

[TelolettOm]

There is indeed potential for Brest to make a surprise when visiting Monaco's headquarters, but I think it is very small, in the last 5 meetings Brest has always lost to Monaco so that can also be used as a reference for the match later.

You stated good because Monaco football team played very well in this match and that team did 3 goals in this match. One player of  that team did 3 goals in this match and he did first goal at 5 minutes of the match

At that time, I was really looking forward to this match, I felt that Brest was able to handle Monaco well, because in the Champions League, Brest succeeded, really succeeded in getting good results, so they could enter the top 4 in the UCL. However, it is true what most people say, there are some clubs that are good in the UCL but not as good as that in the domestic league. Likewise, Brest finally had to admit Monaco's superiority.

But indeed, in fact, Brest played very well, even the number of shots was more than Monaco, it's just that the Monaco team was more effective and accurate in attacking. and this gave Monaco the advantage.

And now, Brest will face the La Liga giants at the Estadi Olímpic, this will be quite difficult for them.

Source: arça vs Brest

[Republikcoin.com]

Both teams are even of almost equal strength which did reflected in the game and i sharing a point each was not a bad result after all and they both are just some average teams but then Lyon for me could have done even batter that that and they would have gotten the chance to probably improve their position on the table by the end of that game but since they didn't loose the point completely its a good one that they still added to that which they have already got as a point on the table already.

Lyon did not attack more optimally in the match so Lyon was only able to get one goal in the first half because in the second half the Lyon team was no longer able to score until the home team was able to equalize to 1-1. Reims are very happy with the result because they were not so embarrassed in front of their own supporters so Lyon has really been disadvantaged because they were only able to get one point in the match and has made it not improve its position in the standings.

[Ondekinecakabilirim]

Lyon are in top 6 which is an okay work considering their horrible peformances in the recent years. However they have a serious problem. It is their defending. 16 goals conceded in 12 games... This is quite alarming you know.    This would be one of the main factors if they don't finish the season in top 6. They can't even balance the situation with their scoring.

Lacazette isn't able to score like the previous season (19 goals). He has only 2 goals in the league this season. They need bigger score contribution from their strikers. Maybe it is time for a decent signing for the position?

Last season they had a worse performance. But the signings they made in the winter transfer window suddenly turned them into a better team. If they make good transfers again, they can finish this season in a better ranking. But if I remember correctly, they received a temporary transfer ban a few weeks ago. With Paris Saint Germain dominating the league, I don't expect them to return to the old days. I think it would be better for them if they have more balanced transfer spending. If they invest in young players and give them a chance, I think they will have a better plan. They need to change their club mission.

[Jody.Drummer]

Lyon are in top 6 which is an okay work considering their horrible peformances in the recent years. However they have a serious problem. It is their defending. 16 goals conceded in 12 games... This is quite alarming you know.    This would be one of the main factors if they don't finish the season in top 6. They can't even balance the situation with their scoring.

Lacazette isn't able to score like the previous season (19 goals). He has only 2 goals in the league this season. They need bigger score contribution from their strikers. Maybe it is time for a decent signing for the position?

Last season they had a worse performance. But the signings they made in the winter transfer window suddenly turned them into a better team. If they make good transfers again, they can finish this season in a better ranking. But if I remember correctly, they received a temporary transfer ban a few weeks ago. With Paris Saint Germain dominating the league, I don't expect them to return to the old days. I think it would be better for them if they have more balanced transfer spending. If they invest in young players and give them a chance, I think they will have a better plan. They need to change their club mission.

Last season they finished in 6th place in the standings, this season they are also in the same place but this is just the beginning and there are still many matches to play, so the opportunity for them to be in a better place is still open. It's just that what they need to do is improve every time. I can't say much, I mean I can't claim they will be better or not. But when you see the progress they are showing now, they should be able to improve even more. The opportunity is also still open when entering the transfer window. They can add ammunition by bringing in new players who are expected to be able to lift the team's performance.

[Awaklara]

Last season they finished in 6th place in the standings, this season they are also in the same place but this is just the beginning and there are still many matches to play, so the opportunity for them to be in a better place is still open. It's just that what they need to do is improve every time. I can't say much, I mean I can't claim they will be better or not. But when you see the progress they are showing now, they should be able to improve even more. The opportunity is also still open when entering the transfer window. They can add ammunition by bringing in new players who are expected to be able to lift the team's performance.

The competition is still wide open for Lyon. They might be able to improve their performance, or at least maintain their current position.
The competition with the teams in the top 6 of the Ligue 1 standings is currently quite tight, apart from PSG who are already several points ahead.
Not much can change from the top teams at the moment. The only thing that might happen is a change in the position of each team in the standings which will alternate.

[Docnaster]

And now, Brest will face the La Liga giants at the Estadi Olímpic, this will be quite difficult for them.

Source: arça vs Brest

Football as we all know is game that can pull up surprises even when you least expected them but Brest playing away against at Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League this week I think is going to definitely end in favour of the Spanish La Liga leaders. Brest were very impressive last season but have failed to maintain that form this season which is why they're currently in the 12th position in the French league and against a Barcelona side that did convincingly defeated Real Madrid this season, I don't the the French club stands a chance of getting a result from the game

[Palakka]

Last season they finished in 6th place in the standings, this season they are also in the same place but this is just the beginning and there are still many matches to play, so the opportunity for them to be in a better place is still open. It's just that what they need to do is improve every time. I can't say much, I mean I can't claim they will be better or not. But when you see the progress they are showing now, they should be able to improve even more. The opportunity is also still open when entering the transfer window. They can add ammunition by bringing in new players who are expected to be able to lift the team's performance.

The competition is still wide open for Lyon. They might be able to improve their performance, or at least maintain their current position.
The competition with the teams in the top 6 of the Ligue 1 standings is currently quite tight, apart from PSG who are already several points ahead.
Not much can change from the top teams at the moment. The only thing that might happen is a change in the position of each team in the standings which will alternate.

PSG is still the dominating team in the league and their chances of winning the championship trophy are greater than other ligue teams as has happened in every season so far, while other teams such as Monaco, Marseille and Lille, I think will only be contenders for one UCL ticket as usual, talking about Lyon of course their condition is very difficult this season considering the case that is happening to them now, although they may be able to end the season in a better position in the league, but without solving the current debt problem of course they will still be relegated later, in my opinion, before Lyon get out of the existing problem of course at the moment they no longer have the motivation to have a good season.

[imamusma]

Last season they finished in 6th place in the standings, this season they are also in the same place but this is just the beginning and there are still many matches to play, so the opportunity for them to be in a better place is still open. It's just that what they need to do is improve every time. I can't say much, I mean I can't claim they will be better or not. But when you see the progress they are showing now, they should be able to improve even more. The opportunity is also still open when entering the transfer window. They can add ammunition by bringing in new players who are expected to be able to lift the team's performance.

The competition is still wide open for Lyon. They might be able to improve their performance, or at least maintain their current position.
The competition with the teams in the top 6 of the Ligue 1 standings is currently quite tight, apart from PSG who are already several points ahead.
Not much can change from the top teams at the moment. The only thing that might happen is a change in the position of each team in the standings which will alternate.

AS Monaco, Marseille, Lille, Nice and Lyon potentially swap places in the coming weeks, and PSG are unlikely to be disturbed at the top of the standings. If Lyon can improve their performance, I think they can even compete for a Champions League spot this season. Last season, Lyon experienced very bad ups and downs in performance, where they almost touched the relegation zone in the first half of the season. This season, Lyon seems to be able to talk a lot, and looks strong enough to break into the Champions League zone, currently they are only 4 points behind Marseille.

[CryptoBuds]

Last season they finished in 6th place in the standings, this season they are also in the same place but this is just the beginning and there are still many matches to play, so the opportunity for them to be in a better place is still open. It's just that what they need to do is improve every time. I can't say much, I mean I can't claim they will be better or not. But when you see the progress they are showing now, they should be able to improve even more. The opportunity is also still open when entering the transfer window. They can add ammunition by bringing in new players who are expected to be able to lift the team's performance.

The competition is still wide open for Lyon. They might be able to improve their performance, or at least maintain their current position.
The competition with the teams in the top 6 of the Ligue 1 standings is currently quite tight, apart from PSG who are already several points ahead.
Not much can change from the top teams at the moment. The only thing that might happen is a change in the position of each team in the standings which will alternate.

AS Monaco, Marseille, Lille, Nice and Lyon potentially swap places in the coming weeks, and PSG are unlikely to be disturbed at the top of the standings. If Lyon can improve their performance, I think they can even compete for a Champions League spot this season. Last season, Lyon experienced very bad ups and downs in performance, where they almost touched the relegation zone in the first half of the season. This season, Lyon seems to be able to talk a lot, and looks strong enough to break into the Champions League zone, currently they are only 4 points behind Marseille.

This season, no other team will likely challenge PSG for the title. PSG are at the top of the table. They are six points ahead of second-placed Monaco. While PSG's performance has been consistent, no other team in Ligue 1 has been consistent. Monaco and Marseille have lost two of their last five matches, putting them well behind in the title race.

The points gap between Lille, Monaco and Marseille is not that big. These teams will be trying their best to hold on to second place and qualify for the Champions League. However, since each team's performance is somewhat erratic, it is impossible to predict which team will take second place.

[shogun47]

At that time, I was really looking forward to this match, I felt that Brest was able to handle Monaco well, because in the Champions League, Brest succeeded, really succeeded in getting good results, so they could enter the top 4 in the UCL. However, it is true what most people say, there are some clubs that are good in the UCL but not as good as that in the domestic league. Likewise, Brest finally had to admit Monaco's superiority.

But indeed, in fact, Brest played very well, even the number of shots was more than Monaco, it's just that the Monaco team was more effective and accurate in attacking. and this gave Monaco the advantage.

And now, Brest will face the La Liga giants at the Estadi Olímpic, this will be quite difficult for them.

Source: arça vs Brest

It is weird how Stade Brest has these two faces, which is the one in Ligue 1 where they lost the last three games and then the Champions League where they are so far among the best teams overall given how many points they were able to collect. I think they can grow beyond themselves against Barcelona, but that doesn't mean they will win the game. But you can't never fully anticipate whether they get some lucky finishers and take the lead and then time is running down for Barcelona. It is not impossible.

But they remind me a little bit of Lens I think three years ago when they were able to gather 84 points I think and PSG ended the season with 85. That was a close race although PSG could afford to lose a game in the end as they had the advantage over Lens. Still for a club who counts as an outsider, 84 points is a tremendous achievement.

But Stade Brest now should ensure that they do pay some attention to Ligue 1 or otherwise we may soon see a team getting relegated that is performing so well in the Champions League. But they had some luck in the Champions League with all the opponents they got. Most of them are not big names and then some other teams got a hard selection of opponents, which is why I think that they can make it and survive the first round in the top eight.

[aylabadia05]

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Lyon did not attack more optimally in the match so Lyon was only able to get one goal in the first half because in the second half the Lyon team was no longer able to score until the home team was able to equalize to 1-1. Reims are very happy with the result because they were not so embarrassed in front of their own supporters so Lyon has really been disadvantaged because they were only able to get one point in the match and has made it not improve its position in the standings.

Lyon dominated the match by gaining 60% possession of the ball. Moreover, Lyon also made 13 shots, 7 of which were on target, but the problem was they were just unlucky in taking advantage of their goal opportunities. Stade de Reims is also not bad in its home games, even if Lyon dominates higher ball possession. Stade de Reims fired 14 shots of which 6 were on target, which was enough to force Lyon to a draw.

[Hirose UK]

Both teams are even of almost equal strength which did reflected in the game and i sharing a point each was not a bad result after all and they both are just some average teams but then Lyon for me could have done even batter that that and they would have gotten the chance to probably improve their position on the table by the end of that game but since they didn't loose the point completely its a good one that they still added to that which they have already got as a point on the table already.

Lyon did not attack more optimally in the match so Lyon was only able to get one goal in the first half because in the second half the Lyon team was no longer able to score until the home team was able to equalize to 1-1. Reims are very happy with the result because they were not so embarrassed in front of their own supporters so Lyon has really been disadvantaged because they were only able to get one point in the match and has made it not improve its position in the standings.

Lyon attacking play was really boring, it should have been game where they could have taken all 3 points but Reims managed to equalize and share the points, after the score became 1 - 1 it was clear that Lyon game changed significantly.
Maybe they are taking better care of their players to stay fit for the next very important match in the Europa League against Qarabag FK and there Lyon performed better than in Ligue 1, I think they are really focused on the Europa League and trying to stay in comfortable position until this phase of the standings is over.

[tusandii]

Both teams are even of almost equal strength which did reflected in the game and i sharing a point each was not a bad result after all and they both are just some average teams but then Lyon for me could have done even batter that that and they would have gotten the chance to probably improve their position on the table by the end of that game but since they didn't loose the point completely its a good one that they still added to that which they have already got as a point on the table already.

Lyon did not attack more optimally in the match so Lyon was only able to get one goal in the first half because in the second half the Lyon team was no longer able to score until the home team was able to equalize to 1-1. Reims are very happy with the result because they were not so embarrassed in front of their own supporters so Lyon has really been disadvantaged because they were only able to get one point in the match and has made it not improve its position in the standings.

Lyon are not completely disadvantaged because they can still get 1 point in their away game and their form is not much different at the moment so even getting a draw is not something to argue about and Lyon are currently in a better position at 6th if they continue to perform consistently and rarely lose they will finish in the top 5 this season. Reims are also lucky not to lose at home because if they did it would be disappointing for their fans.