French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

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I agree with you, the result of this match is influenced because their levels are at different levels. Monaco is good, but Paris Saint Germain is better than them, and in Ligue 1 I don't see any team that has the same level as Paris Saint Germain. This is why in the end Ligue 1 is not more popular, because the competition here is very minimal, and we can even predict who will be the champion in the next season. Not without reason, because as you said, Paris Saint Germain has everything it takes to be a champion. They are a club with all the advantages that other teams in Ligue 1 don't have.

That is why I say Ligue 1 is not so competitive because when it comes to competition only PSG is the only strong team that might have an impact to dominate the league and overall there are almost no other teams that are able to provide balanced resistance in the struggle for the title. The PSG level is above the average team there and even challengers such as Marseille and Monaco are only able to compete for the second to third standings.

The level of popularity of Ligue 1 is not too bad but not many people may have an interest for this league for some reason where there is no more competitive competition. PSG has everything while other teams are unable to make efforts as made by PSG.

In last one decade we have nothing special here in French Ligue 1 with things are getting worse due to difference of quality between PSG and other clubs which fail to bring competitiveness specially there were few expectations from the Marseille and Monaco for having challenges for PSG, but both have no consistency which is also increasing this league completely one-sided affair in last few years too much talk about how to attract investors but nothing positive about this even they are having good fan base.

But, if they are able to bring some good improvement in Marseille and Monaco quality which create problems for PSG then we can expect some changes, but now time is running out so they needed to do some quick actions about this before it's gone on badly down level in quality.

[bering]

I agree with you, the result of this match is influenced because their levels are at different levels. Monaco is good, but Paris Saint Germain is better than them, and in Ligue 1 I don't see any team that has the same level as Paris Saint Germain. This is why in the end Ligue 1 is not more popular, because the competition here is very minimal, and we can even predict who will be the champion in the next season. Not without reason, because as you said, Paris Saint Germain has everything it takes to be a champion. They are a club with all the advantages that other teams in Ligue 1 don't have.

Speaking about the level i think PSG has different level compared to other participant teams in Ligue 1 and for years PSG always be dominate Ligue 1 with easily because from the financial and squad strength PSG level is above to other teams so that's why for every matches they always being an the favourite to win the match and we always be talking about who is the strong contender for PSG for every season unfortunately they never gets decent opponents to compete for race title and this season too although PSG without Mbappe but to gets the champion seems very easy for them and it proven from PSG records because the league almost reach to a half season PSG is still unbeated in Ligue 1

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Finance affects many things in football because with money clubs can buy the players they need so that the competition will be much more interesting. Now what is happening in Ligue 1 is that only PSG has good financial capabilities so they can recruit the players they need and it is difficult for other teams to compete with them if they are in a condition like now which will indeed be limited to player recruitment.

It is true and it can not only happen in Ligue 1, but in other leagues it can also be like that because the financial capabilities of a team will clearly have a big influence on getting the best players through the transfer market. And for now I also see that PSG still has greater capabilities when compared to other teams in Ligue 1 so that PSG can still target the best players in the transfer market later, while other teams may only be able to get mediocre players without any deeper consideration. Because every player who has more value, of course this has been accompanied by achievements and also a brilliant career in the past.

[Phoenix Anka]

Finance affects many things in football because with money clubs can buy the players they need so that the competition will be much more interesting. Now what is happening in Ligue 1 is that only PSG has good financial capabilities so they can recruit the players they need and it is difficult for other teams to compete with them if they are in a condition like now which will indeed be limited to player recruitment.

It is true and it can not only happen in Ligue 1, but in other leagues it can also be like that because the financial capabilities of a team will clearly have a big influence on getting the best players through the transfer market. And for now I also see that PSG still has greater capabilities when compared to other teams in Ligue 1 so that PSG can still target the best players in the transfer market later, while other teams may only be able to get mediocre players without any deeper consideration. Because every player who has more value, of course this has been accompanied by achievements and also a brilliant career in the past.

Paris Saint Germain is the best team, we have seen this many times. There is no better team in the French league. Lille won the championship in the past years, but PSG never gave this title to another team after that. This team is perfect for young players. This team will be a good place for them to complete their development in the best way. I am sure they will win League 1 this year too.

[Palakka]

Finance affects many things in football because with money clubs can buy the players they need so that the competition will be much more interesting. Now what is happening in Ligue 1 is that only PSG has good financial capabilities so they can recruit the players they need and it is difficult for other teams to compete with them if they are in a condition like now which will indeed be limited to player recruitment.

It is true and it can not only happen in Ligue 1, but in other leagues it can also be like that because the financial capabilities of a team will clearly have a big influence on getting the best players through the transfer market. And for now I also see that PSG still has greater capabilities when compared to other teams in Ligue 1 so that PSG can still target the best players in the transfer market later, while other teams may only be able to get mediocre players without any deeper consideration. Because every player who has more value, of course this has been accompanied by achievements and also a brilliant career in the past.

Finance is indeed an important factor to support the greatness of a club, such as PSG, which managed to dominate the league after they were taken over by Qatar investors, but if you look at what Marseille and Monaco have done this season with big player spending in the transfer market, we can actually say that mentality also have an important role for every team to be champions, this season PSG did not make many player transfers but in contrast to Monaco and Marseille who have spent a lot of money but they are still not able to provide fierce competition in the league, even if we look at other leagues, there are actually many teams that also have better finances but do not have the mentality to become champions.

[Litzki1990]

Finance affects many things in football because with money clubs can buy the players they need so that the competition will be much more interesting. Now what is happening in Ligue 1 is that only PSG has good financial capabilities so they can recruit the players they need and it is difficult for other teams to compete with them if they are in a condition like now which will indeed be limited to player recruitment.

It is true and it can not only happen in Ligue 1, but in other leagues it can also be like that because the financial capabilities of a team will clearly have a big influence on getting the best players through the transfer market. And for now I also see that PSG still has greater capabilities when compared to other teams in Ligue 1 so that PSG can still target the best players in the transfer market later, while other teams may only be able to get mediocre players without any deeper consideration. Because every player who has more value, of course this has been accompanied by achievements and also a brilliant career in the past.

Paris Saint Germain is the best team, we have seen this many times. There is no better team in the French league. Lille won the championship in the past years, but PSG never gave this title to another team after that. This team is perfect for young players. This team will be a good place for them to complete their development in the best way. I am sure they will win League 1 this year too.

If there was another club in the France league that spent as much money as PSG, we would know whether PSG is actually a strong team or a weak team. PSG spends a fraction of the money behind their club before but other clubs don't spend but other clubs compete well. The biggest reason behind the lack of popularity of the France league is that there are no good teams here to compete with PSG. From the beginning to the end of the season, we feel that PSG will do well in this league and beat all the other teams to become champions. However, if any team other than PSG wins the French league, it will be a matter of great joy for that team.

[pusaka]

Finance affects many things in football because with money clubs can buy the players they need so that the competition will be much more interesting. Now what is happening in Ligue 1 is that only PSG has good financial capabilities so they can recruit the players they need and it is difficult for other teams to compete with them if they are in a condition like now which will indeed be limited to player recruitment.

It is true and it can not only happen in Ligue 1, but in other leagues it can also be like that because the financial capabilities of a team will clearly have a big influence on getting the best players through the transfer market. And for now I also see that PSG still has greater capabilities when compared to other teams in Ligue 1 so that PSG can still target the best players in the transfer market later, while other teams may only be able to get mediocre players without any deeper consideration. Because every player who has more value, of course this has been accompanied by achievements and also a brilliant career in the past.

A team's finances are very influential, therefore business cannot be separated from football. Many teams end up having to experience difficulties when they have financial problems, let's just say Barcelona is still experiencing that. Some time ago they even had to slump in the game because of this one problem (financial). But should the team also think about achievements? Of course. Because if not, what will happen is what we see from Borussia Dortmund. Financially they are fine, but they prioritize business too much and ignore achievements. In fact, business and achievements should go hand in hand.

[Silence Scream]

Finance affects many things in football because with money clubs can buy the players they need so that the competition will be much more interesting. Now what is happening in Ligue 1 is that only PSG has good financial capabilities so they can recruit the players they need and it is difficult for other teams to compete with them if they are in a condition like now which will indeed be limited to player recruitment.

It is true and it can not only happen in Ligue 1, but in other leagues it can also be like that because the financial capabilities of a team will clearly have a big influence on getting the best players through the transfer market. And for now I also see that PSG still has greater capabilities when compared to other teams in Ligue 1 so that PSG can still target the best players in the transfer market later, while other teams may only be able to get mediocre players without any deeper consideration. Because every player who has more value, of course this has been accompanied by achievements and also a brilliant career in the past.

A team's finances are very influential, therefore business cannot be separated from football. Many teams end up having to experience difficulties when they have financial problems, let's just say Barcelona is still experiencing that. Some time ago they even had to slump in the game because of this one problem (financial). But should the team also think about achievements? Of course. Because if not, what will happen is what we see from Borussia Dortmund. Financially they are fine, but they prioritize business too much and ignore achievements. In fact, business and achievements should go hand in hand.

Borussia Dortmund has been buying players for years and selling them for higher prices. However, they still lack success. They have not won the German league for a long time. Although they made it to the finals in the Champions League last year, they could not win the cup. They have longed for the championship in the German league for a long time, but the players they bought are now world stars. Therefore, not everything is about money or making money, what is important is to create a team career full of success. We can say that Paris Saint-Germain is in a very good financial situation in the French League. Similarly, they have not been successful in the Champions League. However, they are the leaders of the French league every year.

[len01]

If there was another club in the France league that spent as much money as PSG, we would know whether PSG is actually a strong team or a weak team. PSG spends a fraction of the money behind their club before but other clubs don't spend but other clubs compete well. The biggest reason behind the lack of popularity of the France league is that there are no good teams here to compete with PSG. From the beginning to the end of the season, we feel that PSG will do well in this league and beat all the other teams to become champions. However, if any team other than PSG wins the French league, it will be a matter of great joy for that team.

Actually there are 2 teams that I think are worthy of the strongest challengers of PSG such as Monaco and Marseille. Unfortunately these two teams do not have great finances like PSG. So that at any time if the two teams that I mentioned do not get great support from investors, I am sure League 1 will continue to be a boring league dominated by PSG.
Large investors are one of the biggest encouragement for the development of the team and investors certainly require proof that League 1 or the team that will be in the danged must have a slightly more consistent power. But the fact is difficult for now to bring in professional players from other teams. Because other professional players judge in League 1 will not provide a big career when seeing unattractive competition.

[Emitdama]

It is true and it can not only happen in Ligue 1, but in other leagues it can also be like that because the financial capabilities of a team will clearly have a big influence on getting the best players through the transfer market. And for now I also see that PSG still has greater capabilities when compared to other teams in Ligue 1 so that PSG can still target the best players in the transfer market later, while other teams may only be able to get mediocre players without any deeper consideration. Because every player who has more value, of course this has been accompanied by achievements and also a brilliant career in the past.

Everywhere we have Arab Sheikh's creating huge deficit through their investments same happening in case of PSG but sadly no other want to challenge them which is surely disappointment for the French League while we have in few leagues competition is going on healthy but here we have no one joining with Marseille and Monaco owners are not able to have enough investments which are giving them results which are not comparable.

Mediocre players are not able to have anything against PSG while their reserve players can give them challenges we need only good investments for having things on level otherwise we will be having no changes and PSG will be able to stay into control without any challenge through Qatari investments.

[EarnOnVictor]

That is why I say Ligue 1 is not so competitive because when it comes to competition only PSG is the only strong team that might have an impact to dominate the league and overall there are almost no other teams that are able to provide balanced resistance in the struggle for the title. The PSG level is above the average team there and even challengers such as Marseille and Monaco are only able to compete for the second to third standings.

The level of popularity of Ligue 1 is not too bad but not many people may have an interest for this league for some reason where there is no more competitive competition. PSG has everything while other teams are unable to make efforts as made by PSG.

That's how League 1 is still very uncompetitive because other teams may not be able to get quality players like PSG. Maybe one of the problems is the financial difference between PSG and other teams.
One real proof we can see right now is Marseille bringing in players from the EPL like Mason Greenwood who is currently making a very good contribution. And the change in performance has increased after the player joined Marseille.

You just spoke my mind even before reading this post. The French league is not just as competitive as it should be, that is why the weak PSG in European competitions is always the reigning champion in their local league. We call that a "local champion" in my country. This is evident with the usual wide gap between it and the next opponent, it is now 10 points on the table between it and (Marseille and Monaco) that have the same 30 points tailing it. Before you know it this season, PSG might have extended these points further and I wonder how they can meet up against their ever-reigning champion.



But we should not excuse this on financial differences, good selection and management may help too if the right players with good winning spirits are selected. We have seen this in the past in different leagues like Dortmund, Leicester City, Arsenal, Napoli etc. where small money that was well spent yielded big results.

[W Jr.]

Finance affects many things in football because with money clubs can buy the players they need so that the competition will be much more interesting. Now what is happening in Ligue 1 is that only PSG has good financial capabilities so they can recruit the players they need and it is difficult for other teams to compete with them if they are in a condition like now which will indeed be limited to player recruitment.

It is true and it can not only happen in Ligue 1, but in other leagues it can also be like that because the financial capabilities of a team will clearly have a big influence on getting the best players through the transfer market. And for now I also see that PSG still has greater capabilities when compared to other teams in Ligue 1 so that PSG can still target the best players in the transfer market later, while other teams may only be able to get mediocre players without any deeper consideration. Because every player who has more value, of course this has been accompanied by achievements and also a brilliant career in the past.

Paris Saint Germain is the best team, we have seen this many times. There is no better team in the French league. Lille won the championship in the past years, but PSG never gave this title to another team after that. This team is perfect for young players. This team will be a good place for them to complete their development in the best way. I am sure they will win League 1 this year too.

If there was another club in the France league that spent as much money as PSG, we would know whether PSG is actually a strong team or a weak team. PSG spends a fraction of the money behind their club before but other clubs don't spend but other clubs compete well. The biggest reason behind the lack of popularity of the France league is that there are no good teams here to compete with PSG. From the beginning to the end of the season, we feel that PSG will do well in this league and beat all the other teams to become champions. However, if any team other than PSG wins the French league, it will be a matter of great joy for that team.

I also agree with your words. I can't see any team that can spend money close to what Paris Saint-Germain is spending right now. While Paris Saint-Germain has such a superior squad quality, the teams that try to beat them in the league and become champions are just trying to make a dream come true. The fans don't even accept Paris Saint-Germain winning the French league as a return for the extraordinary money they spend. They now want to win the Champions League. However, it is really hard to do this, they are currently in 25th place in the Champions League.

[Majestic-milf]

 PSG successfully defeated Monaco 4-2 in their last meeting and this is a club that occupies the 3rd spot  so I feel the game to Lens will be an easy one except PSG would want to relax and lose the game since they are already passing their competition with about  10 points.

[Docnaster]

PSG successfully defeated Monaco 4-2 in their last meeting and this is a club that occupies the 3rd spot  so I feel the game to Lens will be an easy one except PSG would want to relax and lose the game since they are already passing their competition with about  10 points.

The fact that Paris Saint Germaine thrashed third placed Monaco in their last French league game doesn't necessarily mean that they'll have an easy game against Lens later tonight if you ask me. In many occasions this season, Paris Saint Germaine have either lost or dropped points in games they were favorites to win and playing away at Lens who we all know can pull up surprises on their day might still end in a disappointing result for the French champions.
Instead of staking on a Paris Saint Germaine straight win in that game, I'll rather stake on 2+ goals to be scored in the game.

[Majestic-milf]

PSG successfully defeated Monaco 4-2 in their last meeting and this is a club that occupies the 3rd spot  so I feel the game to Lens will be an easy one except PSG would want to relax and lose the game since they are already passing their competition with about  10 points.

The fact that Paris Saint Germaine thrashed third placed Monaco in their last French league game doesn't necessarily mean that they'll have an easy game against Lens later tonight if you ask me. In many occasions this season, Paris Saint Germaine have either lost or dropped points in games they were favorites to win and playing away at Lens who we all know can pull up surprises on their day might still end in a disappointing result for the French champions.
Instead of staking on a Paris Saint Germaine straight win in that game, I'll rather stake on 2+ goals to be scored in the game.

It's even a competition and we know how competitive PSG when it comes to things like this. Now I'm not saying they will have it easy with Lens but being that they are the clear favorites, they will want to make it count. I don't think Lens hope to win tonight because assuming they succeed in removing PSG, they may meet a stronger club that would displace them so I feel they would try to focus on the  league where they seat at the 7th spot.

[BALIK]

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It's even a competition and we know how competitive PSG when it comes to things like this. Now I'm not saying they will have it easy with Lens but being that they are the clear favorites, they will want to make it count. I don't think Lens hope to win tonight because assuming they succeed in removing PSG, they may meet a stronger club that would displace them so I feel they would try to focus on the  league where they seat at the 7th spot.

We have seen PSG win in the last four matches against Lens. PSG's past record against Lens is very good. Although it is Lens' home match, I cannot consider Lens as a favorite. However, in the last three matches we have seen good performance from Lens players. Lens won against Reims and Montpellier and drew with Auxxere.

I don't think it will be very difficult for PSG to win today's match. However, Lens' defense is quite strong. If PSG's attack does not play well, PSG team will not be able to secure 3 points from this match. I think Lens players will want to share points in this match. So PSG players will have to play very carefully from the beginning of the match and attack a lot.

[kriminall]

PSG successfully defeated Monaco 4-2 in their last meeting and this is a club that occupies the 3rd spot  so I feel the game to Lens will be an easy one except PSG would want to relax and lose the game since they are already passing their competition with about  10 points.

The fact that Paris Saint Germaine thrashed third placed Monaco in their last French league game doesn't necessarily mean that they'll have an easy game against Lens later tonight if you ask me. In many occasions this season, Paris Saint Germaine have either lost or dropped points in games they were favorites to win and playing away at Lens who we all know can pull up surprises on their day might still end in a disappointing result for the French champions.
Instead of staking on a Paris Saint Germaine straight win in that game, I'll rather stake on 2+ goals to be scored in the game.

It's even a competition and we know how competitive PSG when it comes to things like this. Now I'm not saying they will have it easy with Lens but being that they are the clear favorites, they will want to make it count. I don't think Lens hope to win tonight because assuming they succeed in removing PSG, they may meet a stronger club that would displace them so I feel they would try to focus on the  league where they seat at the 7th spot.

Frankly, I don't see any team in France that can surpass Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain is the best team in this league. We know that. I haven't seen any major negatives in the team, even though they lost Mbappé. They are still the dominant team in the French league.

[hahay]

In this first half-season break, that PSG still has a schedule to play in the Coupe de France against Lens and then, in January before Ligue 1 starts, that PSG still has to play first in the French Super Cup against Monaco. But even so, for domestic competitions I personally remain confident that PSG will still succeed in getting the trophy, whoever the opponent is.

Because after all, that PSG is only bad in the Champion League but even so, there is news that Luis Enrique has no plans to buy players in the January transfer window. Because yes, it seems that Luis Enrique prefers to maximize the young players he has thus, I think it will be very unfortunate because basically PSG is a rich team that is certainly able to buy great players who are certainly good to be able to improve the quality and performance of PSG in the Champions League.

[Lida93]

Finance affects many things in football because with money clubs can buy the players they need so that the competition will be much more interesting. Now what is happening in Ligue 1 is that only PSG has good financial capabilities so they can recruit the players they need and it is difficult for other teams to compete with them if they are in a condition like now which will indeed be limited to player recruitment.

Well I think it is not the fault of PSG that some of these club aren't financially buoyant enough to run their affairs rather PSG are fortunate enough to have been found worthy by the Qatari investors who bought the club and made it what it is today.

But that being said it is very important to reiterate the fact that even with all the money the club has to spend in the transfer market they are still restricted to an extent due to the financial fair play rule which restricts them from spending more than the stipulated amount of money per season and also we must also take into cognisance the fact that some of these other clubs that do not have the financial power to participate effectively in the transfer also indulge in selling their best players just to stay afloat which could also be detrimental to chances of survival in the league.

[Velvet78]

There is no game to be played until the new year. PSG are about to enter 2025 with a really big lead by 10 points. 

They beat Monaco by 4-2 away the last time you know. That was a great effort to show their strength. This was also signaling one thing that they would win the Ligue 1 this season again as usual.

I wish Marseille won on the same week at least. But they lost 2 points.    There is literally nobody who can keep up with PSG recently. But I understand of course because of the big strength gap between PSG and the rest of the teams.