French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Alex077]

This is because PSG would be resting majority of their key players after their Champions league game to avoid injuries. You watched in the match against Barcelona where Dembele, Marquinhos and Kvaratskhelia were subbed off after a slight injury and there have not being any update yet about their recovery.

Lyon should be using their first team players in this game even after their Europa League game, but my predictions remain that PSG would win the match, worst case scenario is a draw.

Based on the news I have found so far, Enrique has to build his squad for this match without Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, marquinhos, and mendes. These four important player will be absent due to injury.

Lyon is currently at the top of the table. If they manage to defeat Paris SG, they will have opportunity to hold onto top spot for long time.  IMO, if they drop point in this match, reclaiming top position will become almost impossible for them. This match is crucial for both. PSG also want to climb to top of the table for first time this season.

Even though they are playing without several key player, possibility of paris losing at Parc des Princes is slim. The team has continued their winning streak for 7 consecutive match, which include incredible victories against two big shot like City and Barca.

[kennycryptoitalia]

Dembele had dealt with some injuries, but Paris Saint-Germain has managed to resolve those issues. They possess a high-quality squad, one in which any player can be replaced. A serious injury to Kvaratskhelia will, of course, have a negative impact on Paris Saint-Germain however, even his absence can be addressed within their setup. We saw this in their performance against Barcelona they fielded a strong squad, demonstrating that they have the depth to cover for such absences. While the injury to the Georgian player is certainly unfortunate, when it comes to a club like Paris Saint-Germain, it is understood that a replacement can be found for any player.

Yes, the great thing about PSG is that they can have strong substitutions that can always do well, this makes me hope that even with an injury like Kvaratskhelia he can be easily replaced, Luis Enrique knows well that this can be a serious problem but he also knows how to stem it and complete the path and objectives they have set for themselves

[macson]

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Even though they are playing without several key player, possibility of paris losing at Parc des Princes is slim. The team has continued their winning streak for 7 consecutive match, which include incredible victories against two big shot like City and Barca.

Lyon isn't a match for PSG after seeing how impressive PSG played at their home ground. Even if Enrique might rotate some players, I still think they can win the match and take the top of the table. As for Lyon, it's starting to show that they're not very consistent, and the European league matches might affect their fitness. Given these circumstances, I think PSG have a clear advantage going into this game.

[Inwestour]

Lyon isn't a match for PSG after seeing how impressive PSG played at their home ground. Even if Enrique might rotate some players, I still think they can win the match and take the top of the table. As for Lyon, it's starting to show that they're not very consistent, and the European league matches might affect their fitness. Given these circumstances, I think PSG have a clear advantage going into this game.

Enrique will have to rotate the squad anyway, considering how many players are currently injured. However I think PSG could afford to settle for a draw in this match, as that would prevent Lyon from opening up too much of a gap on them in the standings. If any of their closest rivals win their games, they would also be just two points from PSG. On the other hand, I think PSG are capable of beating Lyon at home.

[SOKO-DEKE]

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Even though they are playing without several key player, possibility of paris losing at Parc des Princes is slim. The team has continued their winning streak for 7 consecutive match, which include incredible victories against two big shot like City and Barca.

Lyon isn't a match for PSG after seeing how impressive PSG played at their home ground. Even if Enrique might rotate some players, I still think they can win the match and take the top of the table. As for Lyon, it's starting to show that they're not very consistent, and the European league matches might affect their fitness. Given these circumstances, I think PSG have a clear advantage going into this game.

Currently, with this form, I don't think Lyon can really stop them. PSG have everything in their favour to win the match more than Lyon. Even if they rotate their players and leave out some of their key players, PSG still have a good chance of winning this match, especially because they are playing at home.Can we look at what happened in their match against Barcelona? Some of their key players were injured and unavailable, but they still played better and won the game. So, I don't think Lyon have the kind of players who can stop PSG.Since PSG lost to Monaco, they have been on a winning streak without even drawing a single game. Based on my own analysis, I don't even see Lyon being lucky enough to draw their upcoming match,the only luck is that PSG shouldn't able score many goals.

[Jewan420]

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Even though they are playing without several key player, possibility of paris losing at Parc des Princes is slim. The team has continued their winning streak for 7 consecutive match, which include incredible victories against two big shot like City and Barca.

Lyon isn't a match for PSG after seeing how impressive PSG played at their home ground. Even if Enrique might rotate some players, I still think they can win the match and take the top of the table. As for Lyon, it's starting to show that they're not very consistent, and the European league matches might affect their fitness. Given these circumstances, I think PSG have a clear advantage going into this game.

PSG have suffered a huge loss despite winning the match against Barcelona. Dembele and Kvaratskhelia have been seen out due to injuries. Although we are yet to see how long these players will be out. They may also face problems in defence, as Nuno Mendes is already out due to injury and Marquinhos is unlikely to play in the upcoming match.

So I think PSG may struggle as some key players are not available for the team. If Lyon can make good use of the opportunity then they definitely have the ability to win against PSG. However, I think PSG will be strong at home, and there is a possibility of a change in the situation.

[Somto9Light]

Yes, the great thing about PSG is that they can have strong substitutions that can always do well, this makes me hope that even with an injury like Kvaratskhelia he can be easily replaced, Luis Enrique knows well that this can be a serious problem but he also knows how to stem it and complete the path and objectives they have set for themselves

This is why i love this PSG team because they really invested in quality players such that even their second players are as dangerous as the first players. PSG can switch players and still achieve the results they wanted unlike teams like Real Madrid that has many players but they don't match the quality of PSG players. Kvaratskhelia injury and Ousmane Dembele injury is never a concern for PSG because there are still other players who can fit in those positions. Luis Enrique is a tactician, he knows how to manage his players during injury crisis so he should be able to achieve what he wants with the players that are available.

[Stormisover]

This is because PSG would be resting majority of their key players after their Champions league game to avoid injuries. You watched in the match against Barcelona where Dembele, Marquinhos and Kvaratskhelia were subbed off after a slight injury and there have not being any update yet about their recovery.

Lyon should be using their first team players in this game even after their Europa League game, but my predictions remain that PSG would win the match, worst case scenario is a draw.

Based on the news I have found so far, Enrique has to build his squad for this match without Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, marquinhos, and mendes. These four important player will be absent due to injury.

Lyon is currently at the top of the table. If they manage to defeat Paris SG, they will have opportunity to hold onto top spot for long time.  IMO, if they drop point in this match, reclaiming top position will become almost impossible for them. This match is crucial for both. PSG also want to climb to top of the table for first time this season.

Even though they are playing without several key player, possibility of paris losing at Parc des Princes is slim. The team has continued their winning streak for 7 consecutive match, which include incredible victories against two big shot like City and Barca.

They beat Manchester city and Barcelona with these listed players available, I don't think they could have gotten a draw if those players were absent, so with this players missing on the pitch against Lyon, I'd say it's a red flag for Paris Saint Germain, though they might manage to keep up with their amazing performance against those two top teams, Manchester city and Barcelona, but I can tell at last Lyon will be the ones to come out with flying colors, yes I don't see them winning on this one, with those players absent.

[HyperCodexV]

This is because PSG would be resting majority of their key players after their Champions league game to avoid injuries. You watched in the match against Barcelona where Dembele, Marquinhos and Kvaratskhelia were subbed off after a slight injury and there have not being any update yet about their recovery.

Lyon should be using their first team players in this game even after their Europa League game, but my predictions remain that PSG would win the match, worst case scenario is a draw.

Based on the news I have found so far, Enrique has to build his squad for this match without Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, marquinhos, and mendes. These four important player will be absent due to injury.

Lyon is currently at the top of the table. If they manage to defeat Paris SG, they will have opportunity to hold onto top spot for long time.  IMO, if they drop point in this match, reclaiming top position will become almost impossible for them. This match is crucial for both. PSG also want to climb to top of the table for first time this season.

Even though they are playing without several key player, possibility of paris losing at Parc des Princes is slim. The team has continued their winning streak for 7 consecutive match, which include incredible victories against two big shot like City and Barca.

It looks like PSG have found their chemistry again and that's sad news for the rest of the team in Ligue 1. Their back to back win speaks volumes of a team in very strong form, a win at Strasbourg and a win against Barca in UCL. They are playing like the champions of Europe again and that is very scary for other teams. Lyon can have the privilege of staying on top of the table for now once PSG is ready to climb to the top, they will, with ease.

[Audrey Simmons]

It looks like PSG have found their chemistry again and that's sad news for the rest of the team in Ligue 1. Their back to back win speaks volumes of a team in very strong form, a win at Strasbourg and a win against Barca in UCL. They are playing like the champions of Europe again and that is very scary for other teams. Lyon can have the privilege of staying on top of the table for now once PSG is ready to climb to the top, they will, with ease.

Very unfortunate that they are now entering into an injury crisis, about three of their best players are all injured during the last Champions League match. It's going to be another tough decision for the manager to assemble a different squad than the one he has already built and worked on the link-up and communication between the players. We'll watch and see closely how he prepares for their next home game against Lyon.

[Silikiem]

It looks like PSG have found their chemistry again and that's sad news for the rest of the team in Ligue 1. Their back to back win speaks volumes of a team in very strong form, a win at Strasbourg and a win against Barca in UCL. They are playing like the champions of Europe again and that is very scary for other teams. Lyon can have the privilege of staying on top of the table for now once PSG is ready to climb to the top, they will, with ease.

Very unfortunate that they are now entering into an injury crisis, about three of their best players are all injured during the last Champions League match. It's going to be another tough decision for the manager to assemble a different squad than the one he has already built and worked on the link-up and communication between the players. We'll watch and see closely how he prepares for their next home game against Lyon.

Now it’s starting to get clearer why Luis Enrique has always try to be careful with the way he use his players especially Ousmanne Dembele whom the sporting department have periodically given some time off to rest during the season. He was just rested recently before the game against Barcelona where he picked up the injury and for sure it’s going to affect his team but Luis Enrique have abundant of youngsters to pick from and make them perform.

[Joeboy]

PSG have suffered a huge loss despite winning the match against Barcelona. Dembele and Kvaratskhelia have been seen out due to injuries. Although we are yet to see how long these players will be out. They may also face problems in defence, as Nuno Mendes is already out due to injury and Marquinhos is unlikely to play in the upcoming match.

So I think PSG may struggle as some key players are not available for the team. If Lyon can make good use of the opportunity then they definitely have the ability to win against PSG. However, I think PSG will be strong at home, and there is a possibility of a change in the situation.

The way they played against Barcelona didn't seem like they were suffering or struggling in any way...Each of the players delivered exceptionally in that their position in ways that seemed like they were all the first eleven of the team.. All thanks to Enrique brilliancy as well as his choice of quality players... What even marvels me about this PSG team is that they don't have much world class players like you would find in other teams yet they are still performing as they should...
Maybe Lyon could do better than Barcelona did and maybe take control of the situation if they play their cards very well..Lyon should try as much as they could to be at their very best coz that match is an away match for them which makes PSG to have higher advantage over winning it.. Anyway it will be an interesting match overrall, let's see how it all pans out...My bets though will still be on PSG winning the match..

[bastisisca]

To be honest, I just feel really bad for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, he has an ACL injury in his right knee, his ACL is torn, and because of this he will not be able to play any more matches this whole season, Kvaratskhelia is a very important player for PSG, and at the same time Kvaratskhelia was the second highest goal scorer for PSG last season, that is, he is a very important player in PSG's attack, and in his absence there will definitely be some void in PSG's attack, although PSG have other great forwards and they can lead PSG to continuous victories, such as Ferran Torres, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué who will continue PSG's winning streak in a very good way, but I definitely will not underestimate the importance of Kvaratskhelia in PSG. However, PSG now have to play the league more seriously, and since they have finished such an important match, and so at the moment PSG may not attach much importance to the upcoming match against Olympique Lyonnais.

poor, I was very sorry, this injury leaves him out of action for at least 9 months, so the season is over for him, clearly it is a very serious loss for PSG who without him find themselves with one fundamental player less in the offensive phase, so I think there will also be a change in tactics and a review of the starting squad

[giammangiato]

It looks like PSG have found their chemistry again and that's sad news for the rest of the team in Ligue 1. Their back to back win speaks volumes of a team in very strong form, a win at Strasbourg and a win against Barca in UCL. They are playing like the champions of Europe again and that is very scary for other teams. Lyon can have the privilege of staying on top of the table for now once PSG is ready to climb to the top, they will, with ease.

I had no doubt about that, obviously now in the Championship (if they continue in this vein) they have to seriously worry.
Lyon as you say can enjoy the top spot at the moment, but the final word is not yet said, there are other teams in play anyway, Lyon could continue to do well, considering that PSG's "awakening" is a constant and not just a short period.
The prerogatives for all this to come true are there, but they have just suffered a major injury and this is not to be underestimated.

[Tongley]

PSG have suffered a huge loss despite winning the match against Barcelona. Dembele and Kvaratskhelia have been seen out due to injuries. Although we are yet to see how long these players will be out. They may also face problems in defence, as Nuno Mendes is already out due to injury and Marquinhos is unlikely to play in the upcoming match.

So I think PSG may struggle as some key players are not available for the team. If Lyon can make good use of the opportunity then they definitely have the ability to win against PSG. However, I think PSG will be strong at home, and there is a possibility of a change in the situation.

The way they played against Barcelona didn't seem like they were suffering or struggling in any way...Each of the players delivered exceptionally in that their position in ways that seemed like they were all the first eleven of the team.. All thanks to Enrique brilliancy as well as his choice of quality players... What even marvels me about this PSG team is that they don't have much world class players like you would find in other teams yet they are still performing as they should...
Maybe Lyon could do better than Barcelona did and maybe take control of the situation if they play their cards very well..Lyon should try as much as they could to be at their very best coz that match is an away match for them which makes PSG to have higher advantage over winning it.. Anyway it will be an interesting match overrall, let's see how it all pans out...My bets though will still be on PSG winning the match..

What I liked the most was PSG's attacking part and the part they blocked Barcelona, ​​I really liked it, PSG was able to adapt to the coach's strategy so much that their performance on the field was extraordinary. Many people thought that PSG would not be able to do much this season and that they would not be able to win any trophies this season, this match was for them.

Barcelona did not perform badly, they performed well, but they did not finish well in attack. If they could have finished well, the match would have ended in a draw.

[Xackie]

It looks like PSG have found their chemistry again and that's sad news for the rest of the team in Ligue 1. Their back to back win speaks volumes of a team in very strong form, a win at Strasbourg and a win against Barca in UCL. They are playing like the champions of Europe again and that is very scary for other teams. Lyon can have the privilege of staying on top of the table for now once PSG is ready to climb to the top, they will, with ease.

Very unfortunate that they are now entering into an injury crisis, about three of their best players are all injured during the last Champions League match. It's going to be another tough decision for the manager to assemble a different squad than the one he has already built and worked on the link-up and communication between the players. We'll watch and see closely how he prepares for their next home game against Lyon.

Now it’s starting to get clearer why Luis Enrique has always try to be careful with the way he use his players especially Ousmanne Dembele whom the sporting department have periodically given some time off to rest during the season. He was just rested recently before the game against Barcelona where he picked up the injury and for sure it’s going to affect his team but Luis Enrique have abundant of youngsters to pick from and make them perform.

That's just the advantage PSG have over their fellow league teams.  They have a very good squad depth and each position has  a good backup. Now that Demeble and Kvichi are injured, we will see more of Ferran torres, Mayulu and Alikouche filling up those position.  These players alone can win them the league, because it has become something easy for them. Dembele injury is a curse , he can never escape it, he always get injured every damn season. Kvichi injury is the most painful and wrong know how impactful he is in the Champions league . I don't know how Psg will be able to cope without him in the UCL.

[bombastic89]

Now it's starting to get clearer why Luis Enrique has always try to be careful with the way he use his players especially Ousmanne Dembele whom the sporting department have periodically given some time off to rest during the season. He was just rested recently before the game against Barcelona where he picked up the injury and for sure it's going to affect his team but Luis Enrique have abundant of youngsters to pick from and make them perform.

Luis Enrique has always tried to be careful with the way he uses his players because he knows how much they are worth and he really is a very intelligent and attentive coach.
I really like him as a coach and for those who don't admit it, his method works and you can see it in the results that PSG has achieved in recent years.

[Tmoonz]

Dembele had dealt with some injuries, but Paris Saint-Germain has managed to resolve those issues. They possess a high-quality squad, one in which any player can be replaced. A serious injury to Kvaratskhelia will, of course, have a negative impact on Paris Saint-Germain however, even his absence can be addressed within their setup. We saw this in their performance against Barcelona they fielded a strong squad, demonstrating that they have the depth to cover for such absences. While the injury to the Georgian player is certainly unfortunate, when it comes to a club like Paris Saint-Germain, it is understood that a replacement can be found for any player.

Yes, the great thing about PSG is that they can have strong substitutions that can always do well, this makes me hope that even with an injury like Kvaratskhelia he can be easily replaced, Luis Enrique knows well that this can be a serious problem but he also knows how to stem it and complete the path and objectives they have set for themselves

Paris Saint Germain has got lots of injured players, and all are key players, the like of Dembélé, Méndez, Hakimi, Doue, and lot more, so I fear if they can pull off this one, and their next game is against Lyon which are in the same title race as Paris Saint Germain this season, so even Lyon will definitely take advantage of those injured players to play them, so I don't really believe Paris Saint Germain can do anything on that game, if they manage to share point with Lyon on this game, that should be a big deal to them.

[len01]

Paris Saint Germain has got lots of injured players, and all are key players, the like of Dembélé, Méndez, Hakimi, Doue, and lot more, so I fear if they can pull off this one, and their next game is against Lyon which are in the same title race as Paris Saint Germain this season, so even Lyon will definitely take advantage of those injured players to play them, so I don't really believe Paris Saint Germain can do anything on that game, if they manage to share point with Lyon on this game, that should be a big deal to them.

Some of the injured players you mentioned are correct, except for Doue. He is not injured and is available to play against Lyon.

But hey, wait a minute. Have you noticed that Enrique seems a bit arrogant with the squad he currently has? Well, if you have, there is no need to worry because PSG still have a great chance of winning, as Lyon also have several injured players who might miss the match. PSG still have Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres, Doue, and Hakimi. These four players are more than capable of tearing Lyon's defense apart.

[Lukakur]

They beat Manchester city and Barcelona with these listed players available, I don't think they could have gotten a draw if those players were absent, so with this players missing on the pitch against Lyon, I'd say it's a red flag for Paris Saint Germain, though they might manage to keep up with their amazing performance against those two top teams, Manchester city and Barcelona, but I can tell at last Lyon will be the ones to come out with flying colors, yes I don't see them winning on this one, with those players absent.

In my opinion, Lyon is a team that is growing strongly, I see quality in their way of playing and I also see that they can assert themselves like Lens who are a little subdued at the moment (but not by much)
This in my opinion makes the French championship much more entertaining than in the past where only PSG dominated.