French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Prince Malik]

PSG will have all of the players in their trio against Bayern Munich for sure. Otherwise their chance of advancing to next round would be quite low. Bayern Munich are already very deadly despite not filling Lewandowski's place. Because they are very strong as a team and they don't depend on a specific player now.

However PSG's situation is different from them. Their squad quality is also good of course but they are dependent on this trio for successes. When it comes to the Ligue 1, PSG are already comfortable. I don't think Lens would stay close to them for too long. PSG would be much safer until the Champions League games start.

I really wonder why many football fans think that bayern munchen will be the favor team in this match, psg is very strong right now and the fact that they qualified in the second spot this really don't mean anything, i expect Bayern munchen to win and qualify for the next round

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[makishart]

PSG will have all of the players in their trio against Bayern Munich for sure. Otherwise their chance of advancing to next round would be quite low. Bayern Munich are already very deadly despite not filling Lewandowski's place. Because they are very strong as a team and they don't depend on a specific player now.

However PSG's situation is different from them. Their squad quality is also good of course but they are dependent on this trio for successes. When it comes to the Ligue 1, PSG are already comfortable. I don't think Lens would stay close to them for too long. PSG would be much safer until the Champions League games start.

I really wonder why many football fans think that bayern munchen will be the favor team in this match, psg is very strong right now and the fact that they qualified in the second spot this really don't mean anything, i expect Bayern munchen to win and qualify for the next round

The history has been saying about the truth. bayern munich is always become the strongest opponent in the champion league. People know that bayern is always having more chance to go to the final. PSG is strong but people know the history of bayern in UCL. that's more than PSG. I think that you shall not be surprised to see that if people put more on bayern rather than PSG.

[hahay]

Marseille have just come back from a slump by picking up points in this week's game, it is undeniable that their 4 matches without a win will lower their confidence a bit. But they were lucky enough with their only goal in the first half which they could defend until the end of the game. Yes even though they did not play optimally in the match, but this result will make them more confident for their next match.

A better position than now is also very possible for Marseille to achieve if the consistency starts to improve again, because I don't think that Marseille can be at the top. Because it belongs to PSG that cannot be taken by other teams, but to be in second place is still very possible as long as Marseille are able to improve their game to be better than now or in the next match for Marseille.

Not sure about luck but indeed, Marseille's match against Lyon yesterday was statistically Marseille lost. But because Marseille were able to score in the first half, it was like Lyon finding it difficult to get a goal back because of the pressure of playing away.
But indeed, basically Marseille are still not getting their best form this season, so the advantage that they already have is of course Marseille will make a bigger effort to be able to maintain it.

But even so, I personally still don't believe Marseille will be able to end the season in second place because it looks like the two teams above it like Lens or Rennes will be able to become the runners-up team, who knows. Because so far this season they are quite consistent especially for Lens being the only team so far that is undefeated at home.

So yes, let's wait but for the next match, I personally believe Lens and Rennes will still get full points. But for Marseille I would doubt for full points but for a draw is still possible, because Marseille will play away against Monaco which of course is not an easy opponent for Marseille.

[rahmad2nd]

PSG will have all of the players in their trio against Bayern Munich for sure. Otherwise their chance of advancing to next round would be quite low. Bayern Munich are already very deadly despite not filling Lewandowski's place. Because they are very strong as a team and they don't depend on a specific player now.

However PSG's situation is different from them. Their squad quality is also good of course but they are dependent on this trio for successes. When it comes to the Ligue 1, PSG are already comfortable. I don't think Lens would stay close to them for too long. PSG would be much safer until the Champions League games start.

Although it seems that PSG is more lethal up front because it has the MNM Trio, PSG is often careless in defense. PSG can rummage through Bayern Munich's defensive line to create goal chances, but it won't be easy. As for Bayern, they have a very collective game as a team.
Even without a pure striker, they were able to qualify quite easily in the Champions League group stage. Nagalesmann is a truly excellent tactician, and has proven to be able to smoothly lead Bayern to group winners in the champions league, and is currently back to being a leader in the Bundesliga.

To be honest, I really like the style of play of these two teams.

for Ligue 1, as we know it so far. PSG are too tough to be conquered by their opposing teams, only Lens who has a point difference that is not far adrift. so as you said, PSG is safe to stay on track.

[youdacapt]

I really wonder why many football fans think that bayern munchen will be the favor team in this match, psg is very strong right now and the fact that they qualified in the second spot this really don't mean anything, i expect Bayern munchen to win and qualify for the next round

The truth is that Bayern munich are strong favorites; not just because they are Bayern munich but the fact that they have a complete quality squad. To add context, Bayern got 18 points from a group of Barcelona, Inter and maccabi. psg could not even top their group. The PSG VS Bayern tie will be won in the midfield; whoever dictates the play over the 2 legs win the knockout round

[kotwica666]

I really wonder why many football fans think that bayern munchen will be the favor team in this match, psg is very strong right now and the fact that they qualified in the second spot this really don't mean anything, i expect Bayern munchen to win and qualify for the next round

The truth is that Bayern munich are strong favorites; not just because they are Bayern munich but the fact that they have a complete quality squad. To add context, Bayern got 18 points from a group of Barcelona, Inter and maccabi. psg could not even top their group. The PSG VS Bayern tie will be won in the midfield; whoever dictates the play over the 2 legs win the knockout round

In fact, we are all interested in the game between Bayern Munich and PSG. I think this game will be very competitive as the team that loses this game will be eliminated from the league. Firstly, I think PSG's attack is the best, while Bayern Munich's defense is stronger. Hope both teams will play desperately. Now it's just a matter of time to see which team wins.

[xzone]

PSG will have all of the players in their trio against Bayern Munich for sure. Otherwise their chance of advancing to next round would be quite low. Bayern Munich are already very deadly despite not filling Lewandowski's place. Because they are very strong as a team and they don't depend on a specific player now.

However PSG's situation is different from them. Their squad quality is also good of course but they are dependent on this trio for successes. When it comes to the Ligue 1, PSG are already comfortable. I don't think Lens would stay close to them for too long. PSG would be much safer until the Champions League games start.

I really wonder why many football fans think that bayern munchen will be the favor team in this match, psg is very strong right now and the fact that they qualified in the second spot this really don't mean anything, i expect Bayern munchen to win and qualify for the next round

Bayern has been one of the strongest teams in the world for many years, their performance this season is also very good as in other seasons. They have hardly lost any matches, so many think Bayern is a stronger team against PSG. I agree with this too and I think Bayern will go to the next round.
There is still a lot of time in the match, I'm sure the strength of the teams can become much different. Therefore, it would not be healthy to comment too early

[KTChampions]

In my opinion, Messi does not show anything special this season (but compared to the disastrous last season, he certainly performs better). Neymar, in my opinion, performs more brigtly and this is reflected in his statistics. But in general, PSG remains not a star team, but a team of stars, so such a standard of team play as Bayern for me will be a favorite in this confrontation.

In my opinion, Lionel Messi is just saving himself for the World Cup. There is no reason for him to play for PSG and jeopardize his World Cup. It will be better for him if he takes an adequate amount of rest and gets himself ready for the World Cup which is very near. PSG has a lot of good players and having Lionel Messi of a level is not going to be too much of a problem for them.

Mbappe's ego won't diminish even if PSG are knocked out of the Champions League very early. But I think this time it is not going to be very easy to beat PSG. They are currently playing well. I think they actually have a good chance of beating Bayern Munich.

Now everyone is trying to "save themselves" for the World Cup, but this is impossible to predict and sometimes skipping games can only worsen your ability to avoid injuries (undertraining, less functional readiness, etc.), so I don't think Messi is deliberately doing this.
As for a good PSG game, where did you see it? In the farm league or in the group stage where PSG couldn't even beat Benfica? I'm not saying that PSG is bad, but it doesn't seem like a top to me.

[Davidvictorson]

In fact, we are all interested in the game between Bayern Munich and PSG. I think this game will be very competitive as the team that loses this game will be eliminated from the league. Firstly, I think PSG's attack is the best, while Bayern Munich's defense is stronger. Hope both teams will play desperately. Now it's just a matter of time to see which team wins.

I see Bayern ahead, but always dangerous when the PSG attack is in a good shape, but they have a way of destroying PSG attack. My sincere hope for all the players is that they come back fit from the World Cup so that we can enjoy two great games and not have to discuss afterwards -what if this player or that player had been fit? Or this loss is because this player or that player isn't fit.

[onecall123]

In fact, we are all interested in the game between Bayern Munich and PSG. I think this game will be very competitive as the team that loses this game will be eliminated from the league. Firstly, I think PSG's attack is the best, while Bayern Munich's defense is stronger. Hope both teams will play desperately. Now it's just a matter of time to see which team wins.

I see Bayern ahead, but always dangerous when the PSG attack is in a good shape, but they have a way of destroying PSG attack. My sincere hope for all the players is that they come back fit from the World Cup so that we can enjoy two great games and not have to discuss afterwards -what if this player or that player had been fit? Or this loss is because this player or that player isn't fit.

As the game between Bayern Munich and PSG drawn, things are already getting spicy. The absence of Lewandowski will be tough for Bayern. The result would have been PSG's victory over Munich. There's no doubt that PSG has the best player of all time and an attack that is top-notch. It's going to be a disaster for Bayern. The World Cup is just around the corner, let's hope those key players stay healthy.

[LittleBitFunny]

As I understand it, Messi has nothing serious, otherwise all the media would have been trumpeting that he might miss the World Cup. By the way, PSG will be very lucky if Messi misses the games with Bayern - he has a lot of experience in losing to them 
I'm more interested in Mbappe's situation - it will be interesting to see his reaction when PSG get knocked out by Bayern (I hope) and he leaves the tournament again in the 1/8 finals.

In the first round, Bayern Munich battled Inter Milan and Barcelona from the top of the table to qualify for the knockout round. And their opponent in this round is PSG. This is going to be the most important and competitive match of the knockout round. Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG are considered to be the favorites for this season's title.
I will put PSG team ahead in this match. The main reason for this is that Messi is in very good form right now. And if Messi, Neymar and Mbappe can maintain such consistency, it will not be difficult for them to break down Bayern Munich's defence. However, there is a possibility of players getting injured in the World Cup. I'd definitely bet PSG to win this match unless the players suffer horrendous injuries.

In my opinion, Messi does not show anything special this season (but compared to the disastrous last season, he certainly performs better). Neymar, in my opinion, performs more brigtly and this is reflected in his statistics. But in general, PSG remains not a star team, but a team of stars, so such a standard of team play as Bayern for me will be a favorite in this confrontation.

Sorry, I can't agree with you. Messi is playing well this season. He scored 7 goals and 10 assists in 12 Ligue 1 matches. Does it perform well? However, if we compare Messi's performance in Barcelona with his current performance, then this performance will not be good. But don't forget that Messi was the most important player in the Barcelona team. And the match strategy was made based on him. The players of the team helped Messi a lot to score goals. But Messi is not the main striker in PSG. Messi's performance at PSG suggests he is primarily a midfielder. And his main job is to create scoring chances. And considering this aspect, Messi is performing very well this season.

[blue Snow]

In my opinion, Messi does not show anything special this season (but compared to the disastrous last season, he certainly performs better). Neymar, in my opinion, performs more brigtly and this is reflected in his statistics. But in general, PSG remains not a star team, but a team of stars, so such a standard of team play as Bayern for me will be a favorite in this confrontation.

Sorry, I can't agree with you. Messi is playing well this season. He scored 7 goals and 10 assists in 12 Ligue 1 matches. Does it perform well? However, if we compare Messi's performance in Barcelona with his current performance, then this performance will not be good. But don't forget that Messi was the most important player in the Barcelona team. And the match strategy was made based on him. The players of the team helped Messi a lot to score goals. But Messi is not the main striker in PSG. Messi's performance at PSG suggests he is primarily a midfielder. And his main job is to create scoring chances. And considering this aspect, Messi is performing very well this season.

Maybe he means when compared with any player like Neymar and Mbappe. I also still bit feel Messi is a bit selfish on the front for this session, maybe because he wants the world to know he is still better and wants to show the last skill before retiring. but, I admit Messi is a better performance from the last session, he looks to find what he wants to bring PSG to the top. Maybe he has a purpose to create the last achievement as a legend of 2 big clubs, Barcelona and PSG when able to bring the champions league title this year.

[rahmad2nd]

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The truth is that Bayern munich are strong favorites; not just because they are Bayern munich but the fact that they have a complete quality squad. To add context, Bayern got 18 points from a group of Barcelona, Inter and maccabi. psg could not even top their group. The PSG VS Bayern tie will be won in the midfield; whoever dictates the play over the 2 legs win the knockout round

In fact, we are all interested in the game between Bayern Munich and PSG. I think this game will be very competitive as the team that loses this game will be eliminated from the league. Firstly, I think PSG's attack is the best, while Bayern Munich's defense is stronger. Hope both teams will play desperately. Now it's just a matter of time to see which team wins.

What is certain is that the two coaches will clash tactics and strategies, both in terms of attack and defense.
Galtier has an extra job in this fight, especially in their defence. Relatedly, MNM we all know that they are very dangerous players if they are in the opponent's defense area.

As for Bayern Munich, I believe, Nagesmann already has a way of anticipating the PSG players. Nagelsmann is a very intelligent tactician, for sure, he will formulate his strategy to fight SPG in the match later. So far, Bayern have been able to perform very impressively even though they don't have a pure striker as their mainstay player, their team can be counted on to score goals in every game they play.

both of these teams, both have the opportunity to subvert each other. I will look forward to this match, I am sure this fight will present a fierce game from these two teams later.

[Zlantann]

The history has been saying about the truth. bayern munich is always become the strongest opponent in the champion league. People know that bayern is always having more chance to go to the final. PSG is strong but people know the history of bayern in UCL. that's more than PSG. I think that you shall not be surprised to see that if people put more on bayern rather than PSG.

PSG desperately needs the UCL more than any other team. They have invested a lot of financial resources to ensure they grab the title. Neymar, Mbappe, and Messi are all world-class players that have the potency of turning this around. Bayern may have a good champions league history but this match might be determined not by the past but by the current hunger for this trophy. PSG might not have a good record in terms of UCL performance but they currently have the players and desperation. Although it is inconsequential, but I wish PSG would win this match because they have waited to become the champions of Europe.

[eightdots]

The history has been saying about the truth. bayern munich is always become the strongest opponent in the champion league. People know that bayern is always having more chance to go to the final. PSG is strong but people know the history of bayern in UCL. that's more than PSG. I think that you shall not be surprised to see that if people put more on bayern rather than PSG.

PSG desperately needs the UCL more than any other team. They have invested a lot of financial resources to ensure they grab the title. Neymar, Mbappe, and Messi are all world-class players that have the potency of turning this around. Bayern may have a good champions league history but this match might be determined not by the past but by the current hunger for this trophy. PSG might not have a good record in terms of UCL performance but they currently have the players and desperation. Although it is inconsequential, but I wish PSG would win this match because they have waited to become the champions of Europe.

In recent years PSG has progressed more than Bayern Munich in the champions league. I think Bayern Munich is overrated in this regard. Judging by the players it has transferred, PSG is more enthusiastic about the trophy. PSG has 5 points between their closest rival and in the league. They haven't lost in the league yet. With PSG progressing steadily and Neymar Mbappe and Messi's compatibility at a high level, I don't think Bayern and other teams in their league have a chance.

[tulusikhlas]

The history has been saying about the truth. bayern munich is always become the strongest opponent in the champion league. People know that bayern is always having more chance to go to the final. PSG is strong but people know the history of bayern in UCL. that's more than PSG. I think that you shall not be surprised to see that if people put more on bayern rather than PSG.

PSG desperately needs the UCL more than any other team. They have invested a lot of financial resources to ensure they grab the title. Neymar, Mbappe, and Messi are all world-class players that have the potency of turning this around. Bayern may have a good champions league history but this match might be determined not by the past but by the current hunger for this trophy. PSG might not have a good record in terms of UCL performance but they currently have the players and desperation. Although it is inconsequential, but I wish PSG would win this match because they have waited to become the champions of Europe.

Paris Saint Germain's hunger to win the Champions League was not matched by good performances, so they seemed to be hoping for enormous luck to achieve that. I realize that they are always inhabited with star players for nothing but the Champions League title. However, until now there has been no performance from them that shows that they deserve to be champions in mainland Europe.

[LittleBitFunny]

In my opinion, Messi does not show anything special this season (but compared to the disastrous last season, he certainly performs better). Neymar, in my opinion, performs more brigtly and this is reflected in his statistics. But in general, PSG remains not a star team, but a team of stars, so such a standard of team play as Bayern for me will be a favorite in this confrontation.

Sorry, I can't agree with you. Messi is playing well this season. He scored 7 goals and 10 assists in 12 Ligue 1 matches. Does it perform well? However, if we compare Messi's performance in Barcelona with his current performance, then this performance will not be good. But don't forget that Messi was the most important player in the Barcelona team. And the match strategy was made based on him. The players of the team helped Messi a lot to score goals. But Messi is not the main striker in PSG. Messi's performance at PSG suggests he is primarily a midfielder. And his main job is to create scoring chances. And considering this aspect, Messi is performing very well this season.

Maybe he means when compared with any player like Neymar and Mbappe. I also still bit feel Messi is a bit selfish on the front for this session, maybe because he wants the world to know he is still better and wants to show the last skill before retiring. but, I admit Messi is a better performance from the last session, he looks to find what he wants to bring PSG to the top. Maybe he has a purpose to create the last achievement as a legend of 2 big clubs, Barcelona and PSG when able to bring the champions league title this year.

Messi is in much better form than last season. And Messi's performance is good in every match. Messi's role behind PSG's good performance in every match despite not scoring goals is undeniable. Messi is now PSG's playmaker. Messi strengthened the bond between PSG's midfield and forwards. And now we see Messi playing both midfielder and forward roles. If Messi can continue this performance, the Argentina team can qualify for the finals in the World Cup. And can win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League as well. However, if Messi is not in form, PSG will not be able to win against Bayern Munich.

[KTChampions]

In my opinion, Messi does not show anything special this season (but compared to the disastrous last season, he certainly performs better). Neymar, in my opinion, performs more brigtly and this is reflected in his statistics. But in general, PSG remains not a star team, but a team of stars, so such a standard of team play as Bayern for me will be a favorite in this confrontation.

Sorry, I can't agree with you. Messi is playing well this season. He scored 7 goals and 10 assists in 12 Ligue 1 matches. Does it perform well? However, if we compare Messi's performance in Barcelona with his current performance, then this performance will not be good. But don't forget that Messi was the most important player in the Barcelona team. And the match strategy was made based on him. The players of the team helped Messi a lot to score goals. But Messi is not the main striker in PSG. Messi's performance at PSG suggests he is primarily a midfielder. And his main job is to create scoring chances. And considering this aspect, Messi is performing very well this season.

Now tell me those players who would play in the PSG in the farm league and would have the worst statistics? I want to know all three (or five?) of these names 
As for Barcelona, I do not agree with you - the main ones were Iniesta and Xavi. Without Messi, they took the gold of the European Championships and the World Cup, while Messi looked pale without them.

[bekti3]

Marseille have just come back from a slump by picking up points in this week's game, it is undeniable that their 4 matches without a win will lower their confidence a bit. But they were lucky enough with their only goal in the first half which they could defend until the end of the game. Yes even though they did not play optimally in the match, but this result will make them more confident for their next match.

A better position than now is also very possible for Marseille to achieve if the consistency starts to improve again, because I don't think that Marseille can be at the top. Because it belongs to PSG that cannot be taken by other teams, but to be in second place is still very possible as long as Marseille are able to improve their game to be better than now or in the next match for Marseille.

I still haven't seen what the revival moment for Marseille will be in this regard.
They still haven't been able to make this good enough and despite a win with Lyon in the previous week but it was still a narrow win and they were still cornered at the time just holding on.
I personally am still not quite sure about them, especially since the opponent they will face is Monaco and the advantage is clearly in Monaco considering they played at home when they hosted Marseille in their last match before the holiday.

[CLS63]

I also think that it is still early to make sure about Marseille to have regained their strength back. It was an important victory over Lyon indeed. They needed this win to improve their morale. They suddenly started a horrible streak and stopping it with a win in a big match was important for them.

The Monaco match will be even a bigger one for Marseille. Monaco are already favoured @2.26. They have the same points with Marseille now. And Marseille won their last head-to-head match here by a 2-0 score as well. Marseille win option @3.00 is trying to get into my head now.    Marseille would make use of a win in another big match very much to be honest. But maybe it is safer to add both teams to score @1.59 to a parlay as both of these teams are quite productive.