French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Halifat]

PSG's performance at the beginning of this season has been terrible, in fact, we never imagined that this team would go three games without a win. After winning the UEFA Champions League for two consecutive seasons and winning the most French league titles, everyone expected them to start every season with a bang. I think Monaco have started the French league this season with a bang as they managed to beat an experienced club like PSG 2-1 in their last match, which has put them at the top of the points table. PSG have not been able to win against any team in Ligue 1 this season even with their strongest XI, but this team might be able to win the first match of the upcoming UEFA Champions League.

Despite the season have not started to favor Paris Saint-Germain, I found it very difficult to be convinced that Paris Saint-Germain will be replaced this season. They only had three matches and they have not win any, we know that the season is still far and a lot of adjustment can be done. Yes we understand that this is how they used to perform at the beginning, but this season sound so surprising, which I am not convinced to see another team on top of the table, let's wait and see how their performance will look like in the coming matches.

[Freeveto]

Despite the season have not started to favor Paris Saint-Germain, I found it very difficult to be convinced that Paris Saint-Germain will be replaced this season. They only had three matches and they have not win any, we know that the season is still far and a lot of adjustment can be done. Yes we understand that this is how they used to perform at the beginning, but this season sound so surprising, which I am not convinced to see another team on top of the table, let's wait and see how their performance will look like in the coming matches.

They are still a strong contender to win the League 1 despite not having a single win this season, I believe they are just facing poor form at this moment, they can bounce back and continue with at least 10-20 winning streaks which can win them the league because other teams are actually not serious in the league.

This season might be different, Monaco is in good form, haven’t defeated PSG in their last match, they won their two matches also making it three wins this season, their problem is consistency, if they are not consistent, they can lose their position to any other team, but the interesting part is that, not only Monaco that is competing this season, Lyon and Lille are also trying their best, I wish any of these teams will win the league this season.

[slapper]

I think for me the worst match performance and result today has to be the match between Lens and Lorient, I had thought it was going to be an easy straight win for the Lens, but only to disappointed at the result I’m seeing.  although i didn’t get to watch the full match to understand what went wrong but I had my money on the Lens based of their recent performance, this loss did cost me some few dollars and that why is so annoying to me that’s why I don’t even bet on the French league side the have a way of disappointing me when ever I try to place a bet on them but when I don’t they play the exact same thing I predicted.
I don’t want to believe they lost the match due to a red card, because wen I check the match details I saw that the red card they got was at the very last minutes which should definitely not affect the result of the match if they had played well in the game it’s just a bad day for them i guess.

Lens is turning into something different from what many people were expecting from them. Based on Lens last form and how they started their first match of the season, almost everyone believed they were going to do well and also be a threat to PSG. But the results they have been getting are not impressive at all. Just three games in, and they have already lost two. Other competitions have not started yet, so I’m just imagining. if the other competitions started, how would their performances be? It may be worse than this because their focus would be divided and they would not have much time to rest enough and prepare well for other matches.

It’s not only you that bet on them to win this match against Lorient today. What even gives more bettors confidence is that the match is being played at their home. We all know how teams usually play at home, they always tend to be stronger when they are playing in front of their home fans.But they couldn’t even manage a draw. This is really disappointing, honestly.

You already know the answer to that. You wrote it yourself.

Slavia Prague. Away. Champions League. Three days after this Lorient loss.

Consider what Lens are entering into. They made it home just one point behind a mid-table side. They had more possession, more corner shots and had the better of the game. And still lost. The team already without Nawrocki, Abdulhamid, Baidoo, Chavez is now headed to Prague for a night in Europe.

Toppmoller came in talking about high intensity pressing. "My little Eintracht Frankfurt" he called them. I actually liked that framing when I heard it. It made sense. Lens already existed for that purpose.
However, you cannot press with broken legs! And right now they do not have the depth to rotate without losing quality. Sagnan is also suspended due to the red card. So the guy who was already filling in out of position will not even be available.

The identity at this club changed when Sage left for Crystal Palace. He had them at nearly two points per game last season. That system, that confidence, that pattern of play, it takes years to build. It is not about just swapping the manager and maintaining the system. That is not the way it is done.

The warning was Lorient. Prague might be the proof.

[Ale88]

I agree with you when you say that the problem could be the motivation: the players are good, extremely good, there is no doubt about that, but at this point it may be possible that is becoming difficult to find a lot of motivation in the Ligue 1 at least, the Champions League is a different story of course. But this bad start is not necessarily a negative thing, they can use it to actually motivate themselves now that many people are criticizing them.

PSG's performance at the beginning of every season is very ordinary, even with criticism. In the Champions League, they do not seem to be a strong team at the beginning. But whenever difficult times come, PSG shines. They can be seen performing strongly from the knockout stage in the Champions League and in the last 10-15 rounds of matches in Ligue 1. In the matches before that, they can be seen swaying like a drunk.

The first three matches were certainly disappointing and critical, but they have not failed yet. I believe that they will be the Ligue 1 champion again and will show their strength in the Champions League as well. But I do not expect the Champions League title in any way.

I'm absolutely not saying they failed because they have plenty of time to close the gap, they only played 3 games, of course they have all the time they need. But we can't ignore the fact that they lost the French Super Cup and also they still have to win a match in the Ligue 1. They barely managed to beat Aston Villa. It may have to do with the World Cup because many PSG players took part at the competition and they may still be a little tired, I don't know...

[SmartCharpa]

PSG has won 12 of the last 15 Ligue 1 championship campaigns. They have won 5 in the last five years. PSG don't have to convince fans they will win. PSG will win the championship when the league ends.

PSG dominated the game. Luis Enrique football has not expired. It is still interesting to watch. Luck wasn't on the side of PSG, that's why they lost the game. Next time, they should do better.

PSG against Monaco was not the team who dominated the match, the best team on the pitch won the match. PSG performance was very impressive in the first half, Monaco had just one shots on target without a single goal, but we saw the differences between the second half and the first half, Monaco performance was very good and they were able to scored two goals. Monaco defended their lead after they were able to scored the goals. It wasn’t the first time Monaco has stopped PSG in an important games.

The Ligue 1 is very easy to win. PSG without a win in their first three games of the season doesn’t mean they won’t win the league. We’ve seen this happen before, yet PSG end up winning the league title. Others teams like Lille are doing well in the league, but I don’t think they can maintain the winning record until the end of the. After three to four Champions League matches, majority of the teams will lose their form.

[RaltcoinsB]

I agree with you when you say that the problem could be the motivation: the players are good, extremely good, there is no doubt about that, but at this point it may be possible that is becoming difficult to find a lot of motivation in the Ligue 1 at least, the Champions League is a different story of course. But this bad start is not necessarily a negative thing, they can use it to actually motivate themselves now that many people are criticizing them.

PSG's performance at the beginning of every season is very ordinary, even with criticism. In the Champions League, they do not seem to be a strong team at the beginning. But whenever difficult times come, PSG shines. They can be seen performing strongly from the knockout stage in the Champions League and in the last 10-15 rounds of matches in Ligue 1. In the matches before that, they can be seen swaying like a drunk.

The first three matches were certainly disappointing and critical, but they have not failed yet. I believe that they will be the Ligue 1 champion again and will show their strength in the Champions League as well. But I do not expect the Champions League title in any way.

I'm absolutely not saying they failed because they have plenty of time to close the gap, they only played 3 games, of course they have all the time they need. But we can't ignore the fact that they lost the French Super Cup and also they still have to win a match in the Ligue 1. They barely managed to beat Aston Villa. It may have to do with the World Cup because many PSG players took part at the competition and they may still be a little tired, I don't know...

The fatigue from the World Cup won't last, though. Look, even after decades, Paris Saint-Germain players still haven't found their rhythm. They have a quality squad in France, but they've dropped points in every match they've played. Even in their draws, they only scored in the final minutes. Paris Saint-Germain has had a disappointing start to the season. Will they start the Champions League with points losses as well? They've kept most of last year's championship-winning squad this year. Despite this, we expected them to perform better, but they're performing worse. It's not a problem, but I think this is a temporary phase. They'll soon return to their former quality of play.

[Oluwa-btc]

Every one talks about PSG,  Monaco and Marseille but nobody talks about Paris FC who was promoted to League 1 last season and how they have fought to remain in this top tier. Liam Rosenior remains unbeaten after three fixtures in league one. I was not surprised he would leave with a point yesterday night because even against Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille, he was fortunate to win one of the fixtures and also share points in the following fixture ( Strasbourg ). Gladdens me to see him thriving with Paris FC after a disastrous short time and campaign he had with Chelsea. Next up should be against Lyon, they share the same points and goals conceded, it could result in a narrow low xg type of games.

[chinhar]

Monaco are currently leading the table, it will be a game for PSG to prove a point but it won’t be an easy battle as I feel Monaco are also a very quality team to go up against. Yet, in the whole of French League competitions, PSG will remain the favorite, both in top form and when performing less.

PSG vs Monaco predictions, PSG win and PSG over 1.5 goals in the fixture.

In the end, Monaco won, i expected it, PSG are losing a bit of their shine and are making too many mistakes.
I think the players are just tired.

[Adbitco]

PSG continues their poor form into the season for the third consecutive time this season and I'm shocked because I wouldn't have believed it of anyone had told me PSG wouldn't win a match after 3 matches. I'm shocked seriously but I know when things get back on track for them they will take themselves all the way to the top, I'm sure of this, probably they are just having a downslide at the moment and they will be back on track soonest. But I hope a team will emerge that will give them a run for their money this season and beyond.

[Inwestour]

PSG continues their poor form into the season for the third consecutive time this season and I'm shocked because I wouldn't have believed it of anyone had told me PSG wouldn't win a match after 3 matches. I'm shocked seriously but I know when things get back on track for them they will take themselves all the way to the top, I'm sure of this, probably they are just having a downslide at the moment and they will be back on track soonest. But I hope a team will emerge that will give them a run for their money this season and beyond.

I can’t remember the last time PSG had such a poor start in Ligue 1. It seems to me that they’ve put themselves in a position where losing another game is simply unacceptable for them. The gap between Monaco and PSG is already quite significant, and there are even doubts about whether they’ll be able to close it, let alone pull away from Monaco. I understand that it’s only the beginning of the season and everything can change from here, but I think they need to pull themselves together and take the games more seriously. I think they have to win their next game against Brest.

[KTChampions]

I'm absolutely not saying they failed because they have plenty of time to close the gap, they only played 3 games, of course they have all the time they need. But we can't ignore the fact that they lost the French Super Cup and also they still have to win a match in the Ligue 1. They barely managed to beat Aston Villa. It may have to do with the World Cup because many PSG players took part at the competition and they may still be a little tired, I don't know...

If the problem is motivation, then a barrage of criticism will quickly invigorate the players. If this is a problem with accumulated fatigue, then it will also be resolved, PSG has sufficient squad depth, plus their competitors, after a “fresh” start to the season, will also begin/continue to get tired, and I think PSG is clearly stronger here. At the last press conference, Enrique said something along the lines of "look who will become champion" and I believe him, PSG's odds for the title are currently 1.36, it's unlikely there will be any better opportunities. In the next round, Monaco plays against Strasbourg, it is not at all a fact that they will score 3 points, as soon as PSG’s competitors show their weakness, the odds will immediately return to the range of 1.10-1.15.

[Valcendier]

It was a truly disappointing result for Marseille. Their second loss in three weeks—and a 3-2 defeat at home to Paris FC, no less—is not something that can be easily explained.

What’s interesting about the match, however, is that despite coming back twice, Marseille once again looked vulnerable on defense. Gouiri scored two goals to keep his team in the game, but Sinayoko was the star of the night, scoring a hat trick to secure the three points for Paris FC.

Will this team really be able to challenge for the top spots, or will we see inconsistent results throughout the season? For now, things don't look very promising.

[Showlove01]

I can’t remember the last time PSG had such a poor start in Ligue 1. It seems to me that they’ve put themselves in a position where losing another game is simply unacceptable for them. The gap between Monaco and PSG is already quite significant, and there are even doubts about whether they’ll be able to close it, let alone pull away from Monaco. I understand that it’s only the beginning of the season and everything can change from here, but I think they need to pull themselves together and take the games more seriously. I think they have to win their next game against Brest.

PSG performance this season is very poor i do not understand why they are performing so poor. everyone expected them to do very well especially in the beginning of this season as a champion that they are. their first 2 matches of the season, they had an unexpected result because those clubs was not their rivals but i won't say such in this previous one which was against Monaco, because Monaco is not a minor to PSG, they always win as much as PSG do win them too.

[Comeacross]

Despite the season have not started to favor Paris Saint-Germain, I found it very difficult to be convinced that Paris Saint-Germain will be replaced this season. They only had three matches and they have not win any, we know that the season is still far and a lot of adjustment can be done. Yes we understand that this is how they used to perform at the beginning, but this season sound so surprising, which I am not convinced to see another team on top of the table, let's wait and see how their performance will look like in the coming matches.

You have a point but we can not totally overlook this beginning. I know the end is what matters but the beginning is what shapes the ending. Assuming you are building a house now, you can not do rough work in the foundation and expect a good finishing at the top. PSG is really doing a bad job now that could probably cost them the league this season. Even if they manage to get the victory this season, they will struggle hard for it and can't say that they controlled the Ligue 1 in a comfortable and relaxed manner as usual. To be realistic, things are complicated for PSG now and there's no certainty on how the future would look like.

[Pablo-wood]

PSG continues their poor form into the season for the third consecutive time this season and I'm shocked because I wouldn't have believed it of anyone had told me PSG wouldn't win a match after 3 matches. I'm shocked seriously but I know when things get back on track for them they will take themselves all the way to the top, I'm sure of this, probably they are just having a downslide at the moment and they will be back on track soonest. But I hope a team will emerge that will give them a run for their money this season and beyond.

I can’t remember the last time PSG had such a poor start in Ligue 1. It seems to me that they’ve put themselves in a position where losing another game is simply unacceptable for them. The gap between Monaco and PSG is already quite significant, and there are even doubts about whether they’ll be able to close it, let alone pull away from Monaco. I understand that it’s only the beginning of the season and everything can change from here, but I think they need to pull themselves together and take the games more seriously. I think they have to win their next game against Brest.

The funny reality is that Monaco has maintained three winning streak for the season. PSG is the only club that has scored against them and yet Monaco still took their lead. PSG start for the season is abnormal, I believe the change we have always wanted in Ligue 1 is about to take place. We are at the beginning of the season but the fact Monaco has won their first leg against PSG is a huge edge for them to maintain their spot till the end of the first half of the season. It is going to be an interesting season and a new start for Ligue 1 as we see a new table structure.

[Wake Up]

Despite the season have not started to favor Paris Saint-Germain, I found it very difficult to be convinced that Paris Saint-Germain will be replaced this season. They only had three matches and they have not win any, we know that the season is still far and a lot of adjustment can be done. Yes we understand that this is how they used to perform at the beginning, but this season sound so surprising, which I am not convinced to see another team on top of the table, let's wait and see how their performance will look like in the coming matches.

You have a point but we can not totally overlook this beginning. I know the end is what matters but the beginning is what shapes the ending. Assuming you are building a house now, you can not do rough work in the foundation and expect a good finishing at the top. PSG is really doing a bad job now that could probably cost them the league this season. Even if they manage to get the victory this season, they will struggle hard for it and can't say that they controlled the Ligue 1 in a comfortable and relaxed manner as usual. To be realistic, things are complicated for PSG now and there's no certainty on how the future would look like.

Last year's two strong teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Lens, have had a poor start to the league this season. Lens has three points, while Paris Saint-Germain has two. Apart from that, Monaco has had a very good start to the league, winning all three of their matches. Their victory away at Paris Saint-Germain was particularly valuable. It's been a difficult start for Paris Saint-Germain because they are currently seven points behind the league leaders. Of course, considering Paris Saint-Germain's quality, this gap isn't insurmountable, but starting the league at such a disadvantage makes things difficult for them.

[len01]

PSG continues their poor form into the season for the third consecutive time this season and I'm shocked because I wouldn't have believed it of anyone had told me PSG wouldn't win a match after 3 matches. I'm shocked seriously but I know when things get back on track for them they will take themselves all the way to the top, I'm sure of this, probably they are just having a downslide at the moment and they will be back on track soonest. But I hope a team will emerge that will give them a run for their money this season and beyond.

If someone says that, perhaps they haven't really looked deeply into why PSG have experienced such a decline in form. It is already clear that some of the new players need time to adapt to PSG's style of play and build chemistry with their teammates. On top of that, there is another issue involving the key players, who need a longer rest after working so hard during the World Cup. Enrique has given them extra time to rest so they can be fully prepared for the UCL later on.

So, these 3 poor results should not come as a surprise to anyone because, in the end, PSG will return to the top of the table again.

[Chilwell]

Monaco are currently leading the table, it will be a game for PSG to prove a point but it won’t be an easy battle as I feel Monaco are also a very quality team to go up against. Yet, in the whole of French League competitions, PSG will remain the favorite, both in top form and when performing less.

PSG vs Monaco predictions, PSG win and PSG over 1.5 goals in the fixture.

In the end, Monaco won, i expected it, PSG are losing a bit of their shine and are making too many mistakes.
I think the players are just tired.

I will agree with you that the players are tired but again it is too early to judge Paris saint-germain's condition, we are still at the beginning of the season and I expect more from them again, because they have the ability to withstand the pressure within the French League. As we all know Paris Saint-Germain is a big team in the league, which none of the teams can stand to challenge them. I still have so much hope that Paris Saint-Germain can still win the league despite their performance is not up to our expectation.

Monaco did very well in that match which I was so surprised but let's hear how it goes, if we could remembered, last season Paris Saint-Germain did not perform very well at the beginning of the season, what am expecting is exactly what happened last season, because they only focuses on Champions League to win it for the second time, which they succeeded and now maybe they are trying to repeat the same thing this time around to win it for the third time in a raw.

[Humblevirus]

Monaco are currently leading the table, it will be a game for PSG to prove a point but it won’t be an easy battle as I feel Monaco are also a very quality team to go up against. Yet, in the whole of French League competitions, PSG will remain the favorite, both in top form and when performing less.

PSG vs Monaco predictions, PSG win and PSG over 1.5 goals in the fixture.

In the end, Monaco won, i expected it, PSG are losing a bit of their shine and are making too many mistakes.
I think the players are just tired.

I will agree with you that the players are tired but again it is too early to judge Paris saint-germain's condition, we are still at the beginning of the season and I expect more from them again, because they have the ability to withstand the pressure within the French League. As we all know Paris Saint-Germain is a big team in the league, which none of the teams can stand to challenge them. I still have so much hope that Paris Saint-Germain can still win the league despite their performance is not up to our expectation.

Monaco did very well in that match which I was so surprised but let's hear how it goes, if we could remembered, last season Paris Saint-Germain did not perform very well at the beginning of the season, what am expecting is exactly what happened last season, because they only focuses on Champions League to win it for the second time, which they succeeded and now maybe they are trying to repeat the same thing this time around to win it for the third time in a raw.

The reason why I still see PSG as the favorite team to win the French Ligue 1 this season and continue dominating the French league is that other teams are not always consistent. They may start well, but in the process, they will start messing up, and that is where PSG always gets more advantage.The cause of this is that they don't have the squad. Most of their players are average players compared with PSG's players. Now, it seems that the players are really exhausted and are not in their best form for now, but I believe they will still get back to their form. However, it probably won't happen until after another season.

It was last season that I started noticing a change in PSG form. They are not like they were in their last three seasons, and with the way they have started this season, it seems it may be worse than last season. But that will never make me see PSG as anything other than the favorite team to win the French league.Other competitions may be a big challenge for them, especially with the way they have started now, but for the French Ligue 1, I don't think so. But let's keep observing and see how they will play out their next few matches.

[Creeper0]

If someone says that, perhaps they haven't really looked deeply into why PSG have experienced such a decline in form. It is already clear that some of the new players need time to adapt to PSG's style of play and build chemistry with their teammates. On top of that, there is another issue involving the key players, who need a longer rest after working so hard during the World Cup. Enrique has given them extra time to rest so they can be fully prepared for the UCL later on.

So, these 3 poor results should not come as a surprise to anyone because, in the end, PSG will return to the top of the table again.

No team will have to struggle too much to give PSG a tough fight, they just have to be consistent against the smaller teams. Being 7 points behind at the start of the season is a big loss, not that they are going to win every game. So if Monaco or Lille or Lyon can maintain consistency, maybe they will have a chance to fight for the title until the end. The new players have not yet adapted to the team and there is a lack of confidence, so the teams have a great chance of winning the title this season.

But I will not accept the World Cup excuse. Look at Barcelona, ​​most of their players have played until the World Cup final, yet their performance is so good. So I do not want to hear the excuse that the players are tired because of the hard work in the World Cup