French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[izsara]

Mbappe is very important for PSG. Because he is only 23 years old. On the other hand, Messi, Ramos or Neymar are great players. But they are quite old. They will not be able to serve the team for a long time. Messi is 34 years old. He is likely to leave PSG next season. Neymar on the other hand is a great player but his fitness is not good. And so Mbappe is now the most important player for PSG. Also Mbappe's performance in this World Cup is really impressive. If Messi, Neymar and Mbappe can maintain this form then PSG won't find it difficult to win the Champions League title.

I think you overestimate the success of part of the PSG players in the World Cup, bookmakers continue to quote the probability of PSG winning the Champions League as 7.90 - which is even worse than Bayern (6.70), not to mention City (2.40). Club football is probably about a team game and not about a lottery or a set of stars (as one can sometimes say about national teams). In this sense, PSG looks worse than their opponents, they are still a team of stars, but no more.

Even though in this case everything depends on the game as a team for PSG and we know PSG's problems are still quite felt internally, especially for several players.
With their opponents Bayern even I personally have a little doubt about PSG in the last 16 regardless of how good the players are in the world cup but when playing as a team Bayern are now quite the favourites.

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[CryptoBuds]

Mbappe is very important for PSG. Because he is only 23 years old. On the other hand, Messi, Ramos or Neymar are great players. But they are quite old. They will not be able to serve the team for a long time. Messi is 34 years old. He is likely to leave PSG next season. Neymar on the other hand is a great player but his fitness is not good. And so Mbappe is now the most important player for PSG. Also Mbappe's performance in this World Cup is really impressive. If Messi, Neymar and Mbappe can maintain this form then PSG won't find it difficult to win the Champions League title.

I think you overestimate the success of part of the PSG players in the World Cup, bookmakers continue to quote the probability of PSG winning the Champions League as 7.90 - which is even worse than Bayern (6.70), not to mention City (2.40). Club football is probably about a team game and not about a lottery or a set of stars (as one can sometimes say about national teams). In this sense, PSG looks worse than their opponents, they are still a team of stars, but no more.

I would say that in terms of winning the Champions League title, the favorite team does not always win the title. Manchester City have been favorites for the past few seasons. But they still can't be champions. Last season PSG and Manchester City were favourites, but Real Madrid won the title. On the other hand, Chelsea won the title in the previous season. No one imagined that Chelsea would win the Champions League title. And so I would say every team in the Champions League knockout round should be considered favourites. Every team has the potential to become champions.

[fzkto]

France lost a chance to be a first team can protect their trophy after Brazil many years ago. Mbappe will return to PSG with bad mood and relationship with Messi and Neymar. Neymar congratulated Messi but did not show anything for Mbappe.

Will PSG be able to win Champions League with internal conflict of their biggest attacking players?

Don't forget Mbappe is the most important player in PSG and he has a control to choose his teammates, managers etc, this mean Mbappe can request to put Messi on bench until he's satisfied with his revenge. Technically PSG has the best strikers among other clubs since they have Messi and Mbappe who become man of the match from the final world cup, while Neymar is also important for Brazil.

I think PSG is currently have an awkward situation or internal conflict between Mbappe and Messi, it just depends on Mbappe ego, he's young and a selfish person, so he can't control his own emotion.

I think Mbappe doesn't really have a problem with Messi and people are just making up drama to sell more papers that's it, and get more views. Look at how they play together, of course Mbappe would be unhappy about the fact that he lost to Messi, that is only human but he is grown enough to know that this is football and Messi has to work hard to beat Mbappe, that's the goal of playing, anyone in the entire world that plays against Mbappe will play to beat him, that's the nature of the game.

All in all he accepted a huge deal from PSG, biggest ever, and we are going to just have to accept that Messi is there for a while longer as well, and they will play together without an issue.

Mbappe's situation is the opposite of Messi's. He, too, wanted very much to win the Cup and did his best. He scored all three goals in that game, making him the second to get a hat-trick at the World Cup. He's only 24 and already doing very well, and unlike Messi, he's already had a world title. I'm sure he'll be just as great a footballer, if he isn't already. About their relationship with Messi, I don't think they will have any disagreements within the club, they are both normal people, not like Ronaldo or Ibrahimovich.

[hahay]

In competitions like this the clubs with the best odds hardly win the cup. It's not about the odds and it's not also just about the stars. I believe PSG will knock out Bayern Munich since Neure is out injured. Aside that, PSG have been a better team than Bayern this season. Man City and PSG are the two teams I tip to win the ucl this season. I strongly believe the winner will be one of them.

But I think at this moment there is a greater factor, because PSG players can be players who have a very big influence on their national team squad at the World Cup event yesterday. Even more amazing about Morocco, because there are also PSG players like Achraf Hakimi and even though he is a defender, Achraf Hakimi has made a big contribution to Morocco to advance to the final to fight for third place.
Even though in the end Morocco lost by Croatia, still, their big contribution will still have a great impact on their experience and career.

Not only that, a player like Mbappe is even extraordinary, because if France didn't have Mbappe then I don't think France would have been able to score a goal in the final against Argentina yesterday. What's more, Mbappe made a hat trick in the final and of course that's not something easy to achieve.
Likewise about Messi who succeeded in giving the World Cup title to Argentina at the end of his career for Argentina so yes, the PSG squad at this moment is indeed very good and of course they are better prepared to go even further in the Champions League.

[goldkingcoiner]

France lost a chance to be a first team can protect their trophy after Brazil many years ago. Mbappe will return to PSG with bad mood and relationship with Messi and Neymar. Neymar congratulated Messi but did not show anything for Mbappe.

Will PSG be able to win Champions League with internal conflict of their biggest attacking players?

Don't forget Mbappe is the most important player in PSG and he has a control to choose his teammates, managers etc, this mean Mbappe can request to put Messi on bench until he's satisfied with his revenge. Technically PSG has the best strikers among other clubs since they have Messi and Mbappe who become man of the match from the final world cup, while Neymar is also important for Brazil.

I think PSG is currently have an awkward situation or internal conflict between Mbappe and Messi, it just depends on Mbappe ego, he's young and a selfish person, so he can't control his own emotion.

I think Mbappe doesn't really have a problem with Messi and people are just making up drama to sell more papers that's it, and get more views. Look at how they play together, of course Mbappe would be unhappy about the fact that he lost to Messi, that is only human but he is grown enough to know that this is football and Messi has to work hard to beat Mbappe, that's the goal of playing, anyone in the entire world that plays against Mbappe will play to beat him, that's the nature of the game.

All in all he accepted a huge deal from PSG, biggest ever, and we are going to just have to accept that Messi is there for a while longer as well, and they will play together without an issue.

Mbappe's situation is the opposite of Messi's. He, too, wanted very much to win the Cup and did his best. He scored all three goals in that game, making him the second to get a hat-trick at the World Cup. He's only 24 and already doing very well, and unlike Messi, he's already had a world title. I'm sure he'll be just as great a footballer, if he isn't already. About their relationship with Messi, I don't think they will have any disagreements within the club, they are both normal people, not like Ronaldo or Ibrahimovich.

Mbappe may not have brought home the victory during the latest world cup but that has had no impact on him as far as his skills as a professional footballer goes. In contradiction, the very fact that he showed the world his skills match Messi's toe to toe, impressed a lot of people, me included.

This definitely was Mbappes winning the war but losing the battle. And I have never heard of Mbappe having troubles with Messi, so I would agree with the previous posters that that was all a fabrication just to sell the news and therefore get more views. People will be trying to squeeze all they can out of his current popularity, even if it means spreading bad/fake news.

[indah rezqi]

Mbappe may not have brought home the victory during the latest world cup but that has had no impact on him as far as his skills as a professional footballer goes. In contradiction, the very fact that he showed the world his skills match Messi's toe to toe, impressed a lot of people, me included.

This definitely was Mbappes winning the war but losing the battle. And I have never heard of Mbappe having troubles with Messi, so I would agree with the previous posters that that was all a fabrication just to sell the news and therefore get more views. People will be trying to squeeze all they can out of his current popularity, even if it means spreading bad/fake news.

Not everything that is reported in the media is fact or something that is true, but that's how the media is. People keep running their heads to get attention and profit from the slightest thing they see, but of course things aren't going to be the same as they say so I tend not to believe it at first glance.

Mbappe and Messi and Neymar have a good relationship so far. They are professional players and as far as we can see on the pitch, the two PSG attackers seem to get along well despite competing to be the best in the World Cup. Messi is lucky to have won his first title, while Mbappe also did it 4 years ago.

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Not only that, a player like Mbappe is even extraordinary, because if France didn't have Mbappe then I don't think France would have been able to score a goal in the final against Argentina yesterday. What's more, Mbappe made a hat trick in the final and of course that's not something easy to achieve.
Likewise about Messi who succeeded in giving the World Cup title to Argentina at the end of his career for Argentina so yes, the PSG squad at this moment is indeed very good and of course they are better prepared to go even further in the Champions League.

France scored their goals because of Argentina mistakes from Otamendi first and a third goal is a mistake of VAR referee team. I believe that penalty can be rejected by VAR team because the defender of Argentina did not let his arm too open and it is an unavoidable arm touch from him after a powerful kick from Mbappe.

A hattrick and two of them are from penalty. I only recognized what Mbappe did in the final in a second goal and a few dangerous personal attacks when Argentina players were tired and can not catch Mbappe with his high speedy run.

Mbappe and Messi and Neymar have a good relationship so far. They are professional players and as far as we can see on the pitch, the two PSG attackers seem to get along well despite competing to be the best in the World Cup. Messi is lucky to have won his first title, while Mbappe also did it 4 years ago.

In World Cup 2022, Messi did tried a lot and run more than he usually run in non World Cup 2022 matches. He won it not only by being lucky but by playing and fighting seriously for his dream. His dream after all became true. He lifted the trophy a first time and last time too. Now he can retire with full satisfaction for his career achievement.

Mbappe already won one World Cup but he has yet won Euro, Champions League and Ballon d'Or. At Mbappe age, Messi already won a few Ballon d'Ors.

[ShowOff]

In World Cup 2022, Messi did tried a lot and run more than he usually run in non World Cup 2022 matches. He won it not only by being lucky but by playing and fighting seriously for his dream. His dream after all became true. He lifted the trophy a first time and last time too. Now he can retire with full satisfaction for his career achievement.

Mbappe already won one World Cup but he has yet won Euro, Champions League and Ballon d'Or. At Mbappe age, Messi already won a few Ballon d'Ors.

PSG is really lucky to have both of them in one team. Messi and Mbappe were absolutely outstanding during the World Cup but of course there can only be one winner and one loser in the end. Meanwhile, the collaboration between Messi, Mbappe and Neymar has so far been quite good at PSG. This season Messi is of course different, he feels better and I think that is a feeling he has really proven.

In the last 15 matches, Messi has only played in 13 and he has managed to score 7 goals and 10 assists. His contribution has been more prominent than last season, so it will be great for him and PSG. In total, PSG has scored 43 goals in 15 matches, and I think the collaboration between the three of them will be even better this season.

[Inwestour]

PSG is really lucky to have both of them in one team. Messi and Mbappe were absolutely outstanding during the World Cup but of course there can only be one winner and one loser in the end. Meanwhile, the collaboration between Messi, Mbappe and Neymar has so far been quite good at PSG. This season Messi is of course different, he feels better and I think that is a feeling he has really proven.

In the last 15 matches, Messi has only played in 13 and he has managed to score 7 goals and 10 assists. His contribution has been more prominent than last season, so it will be great for him and PSG. In total, PSG has scored 43 goals in 15 matches, and I think the collaboration between the three of them will be even better this season.

Attack at PSG has always been very strong, it was the same until the final and remains the same, but in the team all positions and interaction between the players are important. PSG have not had rivals in Ligue 1 for a long time, they play without real competition in such a situation it is difficult to develop, they are constantly in a state where everything is fine and the only stress is the Champions League. Maybe that's not enough to win?

[Ratash]

Lens is one of the team that surprised us this season they are currently ranked number 2 and they totaly deserved that spot they have beaten many top teams, like marseille lyon monaco and Rennes, next they will face nice who are struggling this season unlike the previous one and i think they can beat them so i dont think they will be the second position anytime soon.

[ShowOff]

Attack at PSG has always been very strong, it was the same until the final and remains the same, but in the team all positions and interaction between the players are important. PSG have not had rivals in Ligue 1 for a long time, they play without real competition in such a situation it is difficult to develop, they are constantly in a state where everything is fine and the only stress is the Champions League. Maybe that's not enough to win?

After I saw the performance of Messi and Mbappe during the World Cup, what should I worry about?
It's true that Bayern Munich are a tough opponent, but that should be balanced against the quality of PSG's current players.

We know how experienced Bayern Munich is in the Champions League, but for this season I have no doubts about PSG's play. Everyone will be fighting for a place at a higher stage, and I think PSG will do well in the last 16. There are two match, home and away so I don't think PSG will let go of both with a loss.

[Bobrox]

FIFA World Cup 2022 have been over and Argentina success become the champion, keep forward and right now all player focus with their team preparing Ligue 1 matchday 16 begin on next week. I don't think with PSG player Lionel Messi and Mbappe will absent at the first match for PSG after World Cup, actually they have little time taking rest after their national team playing in FIFA World Cup final,

Next schedule match for matchday 16

• AC Ajaccio vs Angers
• Troyes vs Nantes
• Auxerre vs Monaco
• Clermont Foot vs Lille
• Brest vs Lyon
• Paris Saint-Germain vs Strasbourg
• Lorient vs Montpellier
• Reims vs Rennes
• Marseille vs Toulouse
• Nice vs Lens

Which one matches in your waiting list for watching next week? I sure PSG will not in the full team have potential with Mbappe and Lionel Messi are absent.

[rendravolt]

Next schedule match for matchday 16

• AC Ajaccio vs Angers
• Troyes vs Nantes
• Auxerre vs Monaco
• Clermont Foot vs Lille
• Brest vs Lyon
• Paris Saint-Germain vs Strasbourg
• Lorient vs Montpellier
• Reims vs Rennes
• Marseille vs Toulouse
• Nice vs Lens

Which one matches in your waiting list for watching next week? I sure PSG will not in the full team have potential with Mbappe and Lionel Messi are absent.

I'm looking forward to the match between Auxerre vs Monaco, we know Auxerre is already in the relegation zone at the moment and the opponent is Monaco who are trying to break into 4th place if they manage to win this match, but it seems that the match will be a little difficult for Monaco because they have to play at home opponent. Even so, Auxerre must be able to get 3 points so that they can avoid the relegation zone, so this match is one of the decisive steps for the two teams to lift their position in the standings, I have no more expectations, but it seems that Monaco will narrowly win this match.

[Swordsoffreedom]

I'm looking forward to the match between Auxerre vs Monaco, we know Auxerre is already in the relegation zone at the moment and the opponent is Monaco who are trying to break into 4th place if they manage to win this match, but it seems that the match will be a little difficult for Monaco because they have to play at home opponent. Even so, Auxerre must be able to get 3 points so that they can avoid the relegation zone, so this match is one of the decisive steps for the two teams to lift their position in the standings, I have no more expectations, but it seems that Monaco will narrowly win this match.

Monaco is undoubtedly a much stronger team than Auxerre. But it is difficult to predict Auxerre's performance. They can surprise everyone by performing well against the big teams. Now the Auxerre team is in the relegation zone. So it is very important for them to get points in every match now. But I can't remember when Monaco lost a head-to-head match against Auxerre. Monaco has won 4 of their last 5 matches against Auxerre and has drawn one. And so Monaco's chances of winning are really high. Monaco will surely win this match by performing cautiously.

[KTChampions]

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I think you overestimate the success of part of the PSG players in the World Cup, bookmakers continue to quote the probability of PSG winning the Champions League as 7.90 - which is even worse than Bayern (6.70), not to mention City (2.40). Club football is probably about a team game and not about a lottery or a set of stars (as one can sometimes say about national teams). In this sense, PSG looks worse than their opponents, they are still a team of stars, but no more.

Honestly if Messi and Mbappe keep performing the same way they played in the World Cup, I could guarantee them the Champions League title!
It is incredible how they were advancing in the opponents defence line like a missile.
Of course they will not play for their team like for their nation but this will give hope for PSG supporters.

Brazil also played well, but then met with Croatia  And in general, what would you say if the Netherlands - Argentina lottery, would the Netherlands win? There can be no guarantees anywhere, and separate results do not necessarily reflect the overall balance of forces between teams. Mbappe is really good, but the opponents also have good players and the result can be in their favor.

[Pandu Geddon]

I'm looking forward to the match between Auxerre vs Monaco, we know Auxerre is already in the relegation zone at the moment and the opponent is Monaco who are trying to break into 4th place if they manage to win this match, but it seems that the match will be a little difficult for Monaco because they have to play at home opponent. Even so, Auxerre must be able to get 3 points so that they can avoid the relegation zone, so this match is one of the decisive steps for the two teams to lift their position in the standings, I have no more expectations, but it seems that Monaco will narrowly win this match.

Monaco is undoubtedly a much stronger team than Auxerre. But it is difficult to predict Auxerre's performance. They can surprise everyone by performing well against the big teams. Now the Auxerre team is in the relegation zone. So it is very important for them to get points in every match now. But I can't remember when Monaco lost a head-to-head match against Auxerre. Monaco has won 4 of their last 5 matches against Auxerre and has drawn one. And so Monaco's chances of winning are really high. Monaco will surely win this match by performing cautiously.

the possibility of Auxerre getting out of the relegation zone is still there. but maybe not in the game against Monaco. it will be quite heavy to gain victory points.
now Auxerre's position still has the same points as the 2 teams above it. as long as they can maintain a distance of points not to be left far enough. I guess that could save them to stay in the league next season.

[fachant]

Attack at PSG has always been very strong, it was the same until the final and remains the same, but in the team all positions and interaction between the players are important. PSG have not had rivals in Ligue 1 for a long time, they play without real competition in such a situation it is difficult to develop, they are constantly in a state where everything is fine and the only stress is the Champions League. Maybe that's not enough to win?

After I saw the performance of Messi and Mbappe during the World Cup, what should I worry about?
It's true that Bayern Munich are a tough opponent, but that should be balanced against the quality of PSG's current players.

We know how experienced Bayern Munich is in the Champions League, but for this season I have no doubts about PSG's play. Everyone will be fighting for a place at a higher stage, and I think PSG will do well in the last 16. There are two match, home and away so I don't think PSG will let go of both with a loss.

Messi and Mbappe, one of PSG's best attacking players, played in the World Cup final and both of them had excellent performances. Hopefully they will return to the PSG club in style and train for their next match.

[Renampun]

the possibility of Auxerre getting out of the relegation zone is still there. but maybe not in the game against Monaco. it will be quite heavy to gain victory points.
now Auxerre's position still has the same points as the 2 teams above it. as long as they can maintain a distance of points not to be left far enough. I guess that could save them to stay in the league next season.

Auxerre will definitely remain in the relegation zone, their performance has not been satisfactory since this season started. Facing Monaco will be a tough match for them and I predict the final score is a 2-0 for Monaco victory.

Messi and Mbappe, one of PSG's best attacking players, played in the World Cup final and both of them had excellent performances. Hopefully they will return to the PSG club in style and train for their next match.

reportedly these two players are still undergoing a rest period while recovering their respective stamina, maybe they will play for PSG again next year.

I read the news about Cristiano Ronaldo's future speculation, reportedly marseille intends to hire him, if that happens we will see two GOATs fight again.

[rendravolt]

I'm looking forward to the match between Auxerre vs Monaco, we know Auxerre is already in the relegation zone at the moment and the opponent is Monaco who are trying to break into 4th place if they manage to win this match, but it seems that the match will be a little difficult for Monaco because they have to play at home opponent. Even so, Auxerre must be able to get 3 points so that they can avoid the relegation zone, so this match is one of the decisive steps for the two teams to lift their position in the standings, I have no more expectations, but it seems that Monaco will narrowly win this match.

Monaco is undoubtedly a much stronger team than Auxerre. But it is difficult to predict Auxerre's performance. They can surprise everyone by performing well against the big teams. Now the Auxerre team is in the relegation zone. So it is very important for them to get points in every match now. But I can't remember when Monaco lost a head-to-head match against Auxerre. Monaco has won 4 of their last 5 matches against Auxerre and has drawn one. And so Monaco's chances of winning are really high. Monaco will surely win this match by performing cautiously.

Indeed, sometimes we cannot underestimate our opponent even though Auxerre is rarely heard of, it's just that magic in a match must exist. Even though Monaco is very favored, it is not certain that they can get a win over their opponent. But despite all that Monaco is a strong team and the average win is definitely 80%, the possibility of a draw is still there, but that's not enough to bring both teams to get maximum points in this match.

[snipie]

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Of course, otherwise Saudi Arabia wouldn't win vs Argentina and Cameroon winning vs Brazil. There is always luck in addition to skills

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Which one matches in your waiting list for watching next week? I sure PSG will not in the full team have potential with Mbappe and Lionel Messi are absent.

Nice - Lens might be a little bit balanced game comparing to the others where there is a clear favourite.
PSG will play vs Strasbourg without Mbappe, Messi and Hakimi. Normally Neymar should be present with the rest of the players that participated in World Cup. I believe PSG will not struggle facing Strasbourg.