French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[KTChampions]

The thing is that PSG play these fixtures in the Ligue 1 unborthered, they know at the back of their minds that they are going  to win eventually so they need not struggle, moreover they are at the top of the table and untill 30th when they will be playing the champions league finals, any other fixture before then will be played better since they have all the time to now focus on their domestic league more than they did before getting to the finals.

It's clear that PSG will win, but they've still disgraced themselves this season. Who knows what their results would have been if PSG hadn't postponed games for the Champions League (even against their direct rival, Lens). The gap between the clubs is currently only three points, and their head-to-head match is still pending. Even considering PSG has played one fewer game, I'd call this situation precarious. I'm more than certain that if PSG hadn't cheated with the postponement, they would have failed either in the Champions League or Ligue 1.

[EarnOnVictor]

The thing is that PSG play these fixtures in the Ligue 1 unborthered, they know at the back of their minds that they are going  to win eventually so they need not struggle, moreover they are at the top of the table and untill 30th when they will be playing the champions league finals, any other fixture before then will be played better since they have all the time to now focus on their domestic league more than they did before getting to the finals.

It's clear that PSG will win, but they've still disgraced themselves this season. Who knows what their results would have been if PSG hadn't postponed games for the Champions League (even against their direct rival, Lens). The gap between the clubs is currently only three points, and their head-to-head match is still pending. Even considering PSG has played one fewer game, I'd call this situation precarious. I'm more than certain that if PSG hadn't cheated with the postponement, they would have failed either in the Champions League or Ligue 1.

You are taking this personally, and I don't know how it becomes a cheat or a crime for a match to be postponed. The match wasn't postpone for no just cause, it was postponed because of Champions League, and it was a valid request filed by PSG, which often happens in football. Was Lens in the league and filed a request and wasn't granted by Ligue 1 body?

We need to be fair on this, as it's never a cowardice, and the fact that a match was postpone doesn't mean the match will not be played in the future. The day (13th of May) is near than you think, and we will surely know the better side among the two. However, with the look of things, PSG will most likely win both the Champions League and Ligue 1 this season.

[Slow death]

You are taking this personally, and I don't know how it becomes a cheat or a crime for a match to be postponed. The match wasn't postpone for no just cause, it was postponed because of Champions League, and it was a valid request filed by PSG, which often happens in football. Was Lens in the league and filed a request and wasn't granted by Ligue 1 body?

We need to be fair on this, as it's never a cowardice, and the fact that a match was postpone doesn't mean the match will not be played in the future. The day (13th of May) is near than you think, and we will surely know the better side among the two. However, with the look of things, PSG will most likely win both the Champions League and Ligue 1 this season.

I completely agree with what @KTChampions is saying. I'm a PSG fan, but clearly if PSG hadn't requested those postponements and rested much more than the other teams, they would have lost points and probably lost Ligue 1 this season. In my opinion, this request was accepted because PSG is the richest and most powerful club in Ligue 1.

See PSG's strategy to win the European Champions League (complete and obvious cheating):

When PSG was very close to being eliminated by Monaco in the European Champions League, they devised the following strategy:

Not having Ligue 1 games in the first and second legs of the European Champions League.

When they were going to play against Chelsea, they played against Monaco in Ligue 1 and then went to play against Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League. After that, they didn't play anything in Ligue 1, resting for the second leg of the Champions League against Chelsea.

They did the same thing in the game against Liverpool in the Champions League.

Since they no longer had this strategy to use, they had to follow the schedule in the game against Bayern, but they had time to rest in the Ligue 1 games, unlike the other teams.

[Black Mbaye]

The thing is that PSG play these fixtures in the Ligue 1 unborthered, they know at the back of their minds that they are going  to win eventually so they need not struggle, moreover they are at the top of the table and untill 30th when they will be playing the champions league finals, any other fixture before then will be played better since they have all the time to now focus on their domestic league more than they did before getting to the finals.

It's clear that PSG will win, but they've still disgraced themselves this season. Who knows what their results would have been if PSG hadn't postponed games for the Champions League (even against their direct rival, Lens). The gap between the clubs is currently only three points, and their head-to-head match is still pending. Even considering PSG has played one fewer game, I'd call this situation precarious. I'm more than certain that if PSG hadn't cheated with the postponement, they would have failed either in the Champions League or Ligue 1.

Paris Saint-Germain goes into matches well-rested. We all know the power of rest in achieving success both in the league and in the Champions League. While their rivals were in a demanding match schedule, Paris Saint-Germain played well-rested and benefited from this against many teams. Perhaps UEFA could introduce some standards for next year.

[KTChampions]

It's clear that PSG will win, but they've still disgraced themselves this season. Who knows what their results would have been if PSG hadn't postponed games for the Champions League (even against their direct rival, Lens). The gap between the clubs is currently only three points, and their head-to-head match is still pending. Even considering PSG has played one fewer game, I'd call this situation precarious. I'm more than certain that if PSG hadn't cheated with the postponement, they would have failed either in the Champions League or Ligue 1.

You are taking this personally, and I don't know how it becomes a cheat or a crime for a match to be postponed. The match wasn't postpone for no just cause, it was postponed because of Champions League, and it was a valid request filed by PSG, which often happens in football. Was Lens in the league and filed a request and wasn't granted by Ligue 1 body?

We need to be fair on this, as it's never a cowardice, and the fact that a match was postpone doesn't mean the match will not be played in the future. The day (13th of May) is near than you think, and we will surely know the better side among the two. However, with the look of things, PSG will most likely win both the Champions League and Ligue 1 this season.

Are you seriously considering to discuss this as "it's not a crime"? Yes, but in gentlemanly society, some shameful behavior patterns are condemned even if they are not technically criminal. When a national championship schedule is tailored to the interests of a single club, it's disrespectful to fans (who must strain their minds by seeing the teams' different number of games in the standings) and deserves condemnation. And the titles won this way have a certain "stench."

[SquallLeonhart]

Being great at UCL means you give up a lot on the league in most cases, like we have all seen those Bodo edits on instagram and twitter, or Sporting Lisbon, both of which did very well, more than expected at UCL, and they both lost their titles. PSG has won UCL and the league last year, and they are doing it again this year. That is an achievement, no matter what people say, that is still an achievement, because playing at two very tough leagues and then winning both and doing that back to back doesn't happen that often.

If it was so easy, why did nobody else did it in a long time? If UCL wins again, they would be the first team to win their own league and also UCL back to back in a long long time and that is the real success, no matter if it's called "peasants" league or whatever.

[M47AK16]

The thing is that PSG play these fixtures in the Ligue 1 unborthered, they know at the back of their minds that they are going  to win eventually so they need not struggle, moreover they are at the top of the table and untill 30th when they will be playing the champions league finals, any other fixture before then will be played better since they have all the time to now focus on their domestic league more than they did before getting to the finals.

Lens are still 3 points below PSG, which to me is not a threat to PSG, as they will definitely win all their games, including the one they will be playing against Lens on the 13th of this month. I can say PSG will get two trophies in two weeks, but that is if they win the Champions League final. PSG has enough time to focus on the domestic league, which I know would be a very good advantage for them to secure the trophy without much stress, so we can start congratulating PSG from now.

That is because there is one missing game. It means that PSG may not be in theory title winners already, but at the same time when PSG wins their next game, the gap is six points, that's why Lens is not really seen as a possibility to win. We should realize that it is not going to be that easy and we should not consider this as a possibility at all. We need to realize that it is going to be Lens being second and PSG being champions.

However, that is not that bad, Lens should aim at top four next season as well, that would be great for them.

[jakdanyel]

Being great at UCL means you give up a lot on the league in most cases, like we have all seen those Bodo edits on instagram and twitter, or Sporting Lisbon, both of which did very well, more than expected at UCL, and they both lost their titles. PSG has won UCL and the league last year, and they are doing it again this year. That is an achievement, no matter what people say, that is still an achievement, because playing at two very tough leagues and then winning both and doing that back to back doesn't happen that often.

If it was so easy, why did nobody else did it in a long time? If UCL wins again, they would be the first team to win their own league and also UCL back to back in a long long time and that is the real success, no matter if it's called "peasants" league or whatever.

You think the Ligue 1 is a very tough league? I don't agree with you man. It's like the easiest PSG can wish for... They are like the only rich team here so they can easily dominate the league regularly. 

But yes, I also agree PSG will get their back-to-back title in the CL this year. I don't find Arsenal strong enough to stop them even with that solid defense. PSG would finish this season with quite many trophies by that.

[Pandu Geddon]

You think the Ligue 1 is a very tough league? I don't agree with you man. It's like the easiest PSG can wish for... They are like the only rich team here so they can easily dominate the league regularly. 

But yes, I also agree PSG will get their back-to-back title in the CL this year. I don't find Arsenal strong enough to stop them even with that solid defense. PSG would finish this season with quite many trophies by that.

Ligue 1 is difficult for teams competing with PSG. We will see a competitive start to the season, where there will be several teams competing with PSG. But by mid-season, we will see PSG's dominance return. No team has enough money and ability in Ligue 1 to overcome PSG's dominance. Some may seem to show competition, but we can only hope that it lasts until the end of the season. Unfortunately, most have already run out of energy.

[Creeper0]

Ligue 1 is difficult for teams competing with PSG. We will see a competitive start to the season, where there will be several teams competing with PSG. But by mid-season, we will see PSG's dominance return. No team has enough money and ability in Ligue 1 to overcome PSG's dominance. Some may seem to show competition, but we can only hope that it lasts until the end of the season. Unfortunately, most have already run out of energy.

Lens are a mediocre team, but we have seen good competition from them this season. They kept the Ligue 1 title in doubt for about 25 rounds of matches. But they did not see the ability to continue that competition until the end of the season. However, I am not disappointed, but I am positive that they will come back stronger in the coming season and turn Ligue 1 into a competitive league. The best achievement for them this season is qualifying for the Champions League.

[MorganaX]

Ligue 1 is difficult for teams competing with PSG. We will see a competitive start to the season, where there will be several teams competing with PSG. But by mid-season, we will see PSG's dominance return. No team has enough money and ability in Ligue 1 to overcome PSG's dominance. Some may seem to show competition, but we can only hope that it lasts until the end of the season. Unfortunately, most have already run out of energy.

Lens are a mediocre team, but we have seen good competition from them this season. They kept the Ligue 1 title in doubt for about 25 rounds of matches. But they did not see the ability to continue that competition until the end of the season. However, I am not disappointed, but I am positive that they will come back stronger in the coming season and turn Ligue 1 into a competitive league. The best achievement for them this season is qualifying for the Champions League.

They have accomplished something big this season but there is always something that comes with that achievement which is the expectation to maintain it and not all teams do maintain it but hopefully they get to maintain the form and do everything right because next season now the competition will be broader and they will need to make financial additions to the team and most of the times it affects small teams that never expected to go this big.

[$weetne$$]

Lens are a mediocre team, but we have seen good competition from them this season. They kept the Ligue 1 title in doubt for about 25 rounds of matches. But they did not see the ability to continue that competition until the end of the season. However, I am not disappointed, but I am positive that they will come back stronger in the coming season and turn Ligue 1 into a competitive league. The best achievement for them this season is qualifying for the Champions League.

Next season if the Ligue 1 continues with this competition, they will soon drop the name of a farmers league, Lens was a big contributor to the competition seen in the league this season and we can only hope they bring it on next season.

It will be even more interesting if next season we have more than one team scaling up this competition, the like of lens who is gradually coming up the table already and Marseille along side any other team which is not PSG, it will make the league very interesting and attract even more attention to the league by many and other supporters.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Luis Enrique was not so worried about the Ligue 1 title. His main goal was the Champions League. And he has moved forward in this target. Now PSG has qualified for the Champions League final, at the same time continuing to dominate Ligue 1. Although they lost points in a few matches in Ligue 1, the title is going to PSG.

There's no doubt about it. Personally, I'd say things with PSG will go perfectly for them. I don't see them losing Ligue 1, nor do I see them losing the Champions League. I know it's a lot of confidence, and it's not that I underestimate Arsenal, but seeing how everything is going, I think they're the clear winners. They have a machine of a team; everyone understands each other. That's what's so beautiful about that team—that everyone does their job, and that's why they win.

[Btcdeybodi]

PSG finally broke the deadlock against Stade Brest in the 83rd minute, goal was scored by Désiré Doué. The funny thing about this goal is that it was scored exactly same time that Arsenal scored against Westham today because Leandro Trossard also scored in the 83rd minute for Arsenal. Could this be a sign of what will happen in the clash between both teams at the UCL finals? though PSG has won the Ligue 1 title because they are 6 points above the second team Lens and it's just 2 matches left to the end of the season which even if they lose the remaining 2 matches while Lens wins theirs, they will still lead the table with goals difference so technically, PSG has won the French Ligue 1 title today. Now, they will be more focused on the UCL finals against Arsenal while Arsenal will struggle for the Premier League title until the final match.

[Taricoins]

The thing is that PSG play these fixtures in the Ligue 1 unborthered, they know at the back of their minds that they are going  to win eventually so they need not struggle, moreover they are at the top of the table and untill 30th when they will be playing the champions league finals, any other fixture before then will be played better since they have all the time to now focus on their domestic league more than they did before getting to the finals.

It's clear that PSG will win, but they've still disgraced themselves this season. Who knows what their results would have been if PSG hadn't postponed games for the Champions League (even against their direct rival, Lens). The gap between the clubs is currently only three points, and their head-to-head match is still pending. Even considering PSG has played one fewer game, I'd call this situation precarious. I'm more than certain that if PSG hadn't cheated with the postponement, they would have failed either in the Champions League or Ligue 1.

If it's the Champions League. Yes possible but if it's the Ligue 1, they would definitely win it. You know how show you are when the captain of your squad in Marquinhos has played just 90 mins total time in the League this season and you start your second string players and still get your results when you sub in some key players. This is what PSG does and they still won Brest. This is why they call the French league a farmers league.

[GiftedMAN]

PSG has won the Ligue 1 title because they are 6 points above the second team Lens and it's just 2 matches left to the end of the season which even if they lose the remaining 2 matches while Lens wins theirs, they will still lead the table with goals difference so technically, PSG has won the French Ligue 1 title today. Now, they will be more focused on the UCL finals against Arsenal while Arsenal will struggle for the Premier League title until the final match.

Yes, PSG has won the league title with goal difference since they have 44 against 29 goals for their rival Lens and the gap is still 6 points since PSG got a narrow victory over Brest in the game that just ended a couple of minutes ago. Right now PSG next focus will be to prepare and wait for Arsenal while they also hope that Lens will drop point to give them easy access to lift the trophy instead of struggling to win their remaining games in the league and also score goals.

[Shussainshah]

Yes, PSG has won the league title with goal difference since they have 44 against 29 goals for their rival Lens and the gap is still 6 points since PSG got a narrow victory over Brest in the game that just ended a couple of minutes ago. Right now PSG next focus will be to prepare and wait for Arsenal while they also hope that Lens will drop point to give them easy access to lift the trophy instead of struggling to win their remaining games in the league and also score goals.

Lens has one small opportunity if they win against psg in the next matchs it will be difficult for psg to prepare for champion league match or league match against Paris FC . It very hard for psg if they drop points in the match against Lens they need double preparation for both matches either it's champion league or it's a league match against Paris Fc . Psg already lose match against Paris Fc in the French Cup and a narrow 2: 1 win in the league so Paris Fc will be tough battle for Psg . They hope they can bring minimum of 1 points against Lens otherwise Lens can give them a tough battle for the Legue 1 title.  Let's see What's psg can do in the Next matchday against Lens.  I hope psg can tackle Lens to secure the title

[$weetne$$]

Lens has one small opportunity if they win against psg in the next matchs it will be difficult for psg to prepare for champion league match or league match against Paris FC . It very hard for psg if they drop points in the match against Lens they need double preparation for both matches either it's champion league or it's a league match against Paris Fc . Psg already lose match against Paris Fc in the French Cup and a narrow 2: 1 win in the league so Paris Fc will be tough battle for Psg . They hope they can bring minimum of 1 points against Lens otherwise Lens can give them a tough battle for the Legue 1 title.  Let's see What's psg can do in the Next matchday against Lens.  I hope psg can tackle Lens to secure the title

The Ligue 1 now does not look like a problem to PSG, that is one thing you need to be considering, they may not mind not performing so well in other games just to get it right at the champions league, so these other results will not necessarily affect what they intend to achieve in the champions league.  Just like today, they won even as it was with a narrow escape but they did won and it was clear they did not put in all the effort to win this game with some huge difference.

[Jessie2121]

The Ligue 1 now does not look like a problem to PSG, that is one thing you need to be considering, they may not mind not performing so well in other games just to get it right at the champions league, so these other results will not necessarily affect what they intend to achieve in the champions league.  Just like today, they won even as it was with a narrow escape but they did won and it was clear they did not put in all the effort to win this game with some huge difference.

PSG is kind of tricky, they knew they have won the title and this kind of performance wasn't part of their plan but tonight they came with it full package and their opponent wasn't that strong to flex their strength to get the first goal, now what is next? Nothing to say, for me I think PSG are waiting for the champions league final to reach for them to show the good style of play and win to retain their title, it could happen but it won't be easy. For me I don't see them as a team that wants to win that game because they are good at getting goals in the first half when they play against a weaker team but tonight is something different.

[len01]

Ligue 1 and Bundesliga are usually called peasant leagues. In these two leagues, we see the dominance of PSG and Munich every season. They form the richest and most powerful squads.

More precisely, it is a farmers' league.

You are taking this personally, and I don't know how it becomes a cheat or a crime for a match to be postponed. The match wasn't postpone for no just cause, it was postponed because of Champions League, and it was a valid request filed by PSG, which often happens in football. Was Lens in the league and filed a request and wasn't granted by Ligue 1 body?

We need to be fair on this, as it's never a cowardice, and the fact that a match was postpone doesn't mean the match will not be played in the future. The day (13th of May) is near than you think, and we will surely know the better side among the two. However, with the look of things, PSG will most likely win both the Champions League and Ligue 1 this season.

I completely agree with what @KTChampions is saying. I'm a PSG fan, but clearly if PSG hadn't requested those postponements and rested much more than the other teams, they would have lost points and probably lost Ligue 1 this season. In my opinion, this request was accepted because PSG is the richest and most powerful club in Ligue 1.

I’m not defending anyone here, just sharing my personal opinion. If we talk about fairness, there shouldn’t be any rescheduling at all, and PSG should’ve used their main squad even if it could affect their performance in the UCL later on. In fact, if I remember correctly, I already discussed this before with KTChampions here about the same thing. At one point I even thought PSG seems to have too much power in Ligue 1 and can get whatever they want without thinking about the other teams. So overall, it really feels unfair.