French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Balmain]

The most interesting match of today is Lance and PSG. Lance is not bad this season and not far behind PSG. The difference is only 7 points. That is the match between the two strongest clubs in the French league. It is interesting that PSG will not play Neymar and Messi, so many people doubt that PSG will win this game. It seems to me, too, that it could be a draw here.

The fact that the team is not the two most important factor players makes me suspicious about this match result. On the other hand, I want to watch Mbappe alone, we don't know how it will be. Although there are shortcomings, I do not expect a loss from PSG. Frankly, I don't expect an easy win. Neymar is suspended, I know that, what was Messi's situation?

[Raflesia]

Today's game will perhaps be the hardest game Paris Saint-Germain will ever play in the league. Because first, they are playing the 2nd place in the league, second their closest followers, third it's an away game and fourth on the first day of the year. If players drank too much at the New Year celebration and didn't get enough sleep, their performance in this match could suffer. In their last 2 encounters with Lens, the match ended in a draw. Paris Saint-Germain has a very good winning streak, but if that streak ends in a match, this match can be called the highest probability. Messi didn't play in the last match of the World Cup return, he may not be in this match. I don't know if Mbappe and Neymar will play, if they don't, Lens' chances of getting points in this match will increase. Maybe we should see the squads and make a bet in last minutes.

I don't think PSG will let Lens get 3 points from the game later because of course this is PSG's chance to keep the points away from LENS at the top of the standings so that PSG can easily win the league this season, if indeed PSG are without some great players PSG can play well in the match later at least a draw is good enough, at least not losing points or losing 

The absence of Neymar and Messi in the main squad makes this a bit of an interesting thing to watch for me.
PSG appear in their usual formation but Mbappe's current tandem is Soler and Ekitike.
Neymar should be out due to accumulation of cards and Messi may still not be back but they are still pretty strong with this squad, Vitinha is also off the bench in this game even though he played quite well in the previous game.

[izsara]

The most interesting match of today is Lance and PSG. Lance is not bad this season and not far behind PSG. The difference is only 7 points. That is the match between the two strongest clubs in the French league. It is interesting that PSG will not play Neymar and Messi, so many people doubt that PSG will win this game. It seems to me, too, that it could be a draw here.

The fact that the team is not the two most important factor players makes me suspicious about this match result. On the other hand, I want to watch Mbappe alone, we don't know how it will be. Although there are shortcomings, I do not expect a loss from PSG. Frankly, I don't expect an easy win. Neymar is suspended, I know that, what was Messi's situation?

Judging from the current line-up and the bench registered in this match, there is no Messi's name there because he will only return after the new year and the time does not allow him to play now even though he is already in Paris.
But now it will be even more interesting, I think without the presence of Messi and Neymar, will PSG still be able to get 3 points.

[kotwica666]

Monaco are facing brest team at the moment, monaco are currently at the fifth place another result other than the win will put them in danger of losing their position, their opponent is in a tight spot in the relegation zone so this will be a high stake game for both teams but i still see monaco team pull off a win.

Monaco had a great win. Image of football fans enjoying their game. Their style of play has improved a lot from earlier which will have a good effect in the later matches. They dominated the entire match.

[Doell]

It was a very interesting match, Lens succeeded to take the lead in 5 minute on goal by Frankowski, then Ekitiké can make to a draw in three minutes later. As expected PSG will not lose points in this match, although they are behind but they can equalize quickly. But this match wasn't over yet, Openda succeeded in bringing Lens to lead again, the current score is 2-1 in just under 30 minutes

[fzkto]

The most interesting match of today is Lance and PSG. Lance is not bad this season and not far behind PSG. The difference is only 7 points. That is the match between the two strongest clubs in the French league. It is interesting that PSG will not play Neymar and Messi, so many people doubt that PSG will win this game. It seems to me, too, that it could be a draw here.

The fact that the team is not the two most important factor players makes me suspicious about this match result. On the other hand, I want to watch Mbappe alone, we don't know how it will be. Although there are shortcomings, I do not expect a loss from PSG. Frankly, I don't expect an easy win. Neymar is suspended, I know that, what was Messi's situation?

Judging from the current line-up and the bench registered in this match, there is no Messi's name there because he will only return after the new year and the time does not allow him to play now even though he is already in Paris.
But now it will be even more interesting, I think without the presence of Messi and Neymar, will PSG still be able to get 3 points.

The first half so far is very intriguing. Lance was able to score a quick goal, but Psg answered just as quickly. Now the score is 2-1, but the second half is still ahead. I also think that PSG will not win this match, although they can shoot as well as Lance. For me, this game, as expected, is really interesting. The teams are attacking, there are already a lot of goals. I hope the game will be no less interesting.

[Altryist]

 It seems that Lance wants to win this match, Messi and Neymar are missing this game and maybe that's why PSG are not so dangerous. In the previous match, Lance lost points in away match with Nice, but at home they are very strong, if I'm not mistaken, their streak before this match was 19 games without a defeat and 9 wins in a row, at home. The team is making very good progress, but after the draw with Nice, I thought that the team would have a recession, but now we can see that they are still in great shape.

[Pulsar77]

It seems that Lance wants to win this match, Messi and Neymar are missing this game and maybe that's why PSG are not so dangerous. In the previous match, Lance lost points in away match with Nice, but at home they are very strong, if I'm not mistaken, their streak before this match was 19 games without a defeat and 9 wins in a row, at home. The team is making very good progress, but after the draw with Nice, I thought that the team would have a recession, but now we can see that they are still in great shape.

Exactly, that is the reason they are having more difficulties now. PSG are weaker when they have only one of the trio on the field. Of course it depends on the opponent still. But Lens are like the most difficult team to face for them in such situations. Lens are just able to take advantage of the situation very well now. I was giving them a chance to do this but didn't bet on them. I wish I tried my luck by betting with a small amount.    Neymar is suspended due to red card and Messi is still being rested.

Mbappe's services are needed in the second half. Ekitike scored their only goal of course but Mbappe's effort is more crucial for the team to make a comeback or at least get a point.

[RealMalatesta]

Monaco are facing brest team at the moment, monaco are currently at the fifth place another result other than the win will put them in danger of losing their position, their opponent is in a tight spot in the relegation zone so this will be a high stake game for both teams but i still see monaco team pull off a win.

Monaco had a great win. Image of football fans enjoying their game. Their style of play has improved a lot from earlier which will have a good effect in the later matches. They dominated the entire match.

Monaco is a prime example of teams that was underrated because of the results. There are plenty of teams that people saw as "bad" teams because of the results when they were actually good teams that got bad results that's it. Look at United at premier league, they started at 20th place, LAST team in the table, and look how great they are right now.

Same goes for Monaco, they were always GOOD but just got bad results, now they are getting results they deserved to get and that is why they are so great. I hope that they continue this momentum because I used to lose a lot of money on their games, but for a while they have been making a good profit for me.

[bitcampaign]

Lens was a difficult opponent for PSG and they managed to beat PSG with a score of 3-1, Lens got 3 points from this match and gave PSG a point closer to the top of the standings, Lens is still in second place, only about 4 points away from the ranking the first to be occupied by PSG

[LUCKMCFLY]

Monaco are facing brest team at the moment, monaco are currently at the fifth place another result other than the win will put them in danger of losing their position, their opponent is in a tight spot in the relegation zone so this will be a high stake game for both teams but i still see monaco team pull off a win.

Monaco had a great win. Image of football fans enjoying their game. Their style of play has improved a lot from earlier which will have a good effect in the later matches. They dominated the entire match.

Monaco is a prime example of teams that was underrated because of the results. There are plenty of teams that people saw as "bad" teams because of the results when they were actually good teams that got bad results that's it. Look at United at premier league, they started at 20th place, LAST team in the table, and look how great they are right now.

Same goes for Monaco, they were always GOOD but just got bad results, now they are getting results they deserved to get and that is why they are so great. I hope that they continue this momentum because I used to lose a lot of money on their games, but for a while they have been making a good profit for me.

Well, of all the Ligue 1 from the beginning, Lille, Monaco, Marseille are the teams that I like the most so that they could face PSG, PSG is one of the teams that make the League not so exciting, if it is exciting , but not as much as we have in the Premier League, also for the Spanish League.

However, I don't know, but those teams that are in the second division and that go up to the first division is the only option I see for them to be able to face PSG, many of the teams that are from the French league I see that they have too much respect for PSG. PSG, and I think that things should not be like this.

Golovin gives Monaco winning start to Ligue 1 year

Paris (AFP) – Monaco edged visiting Brest 1-0 on Sunday to start the Ligue 1 New Year by tightening their grip on fourth and closing in on a Champions League spot.

The French league normally takes the holiday season off but with matches to make up following the World Cup, it played one round immediately after Christmas and another on Sunday and Monday.

They have dubbed the games 'Celebration Week', in English, as a nod to the English tradition of Boxing Day games, but many fans are suspicious or hostile.

Among protest banners unfurled by fans in an almost empty stand at Nantes was one that complained that the league and broadcasters were "killing" them.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230101-golovin-gives-monaco-winning-start-to-ligue-1-year

[mendace]

Lens wins 3-1 and costs the first defeat of the season at Psg in Ligue one, what do you think? Maybe PSG players are more tired after this World Cup? Or just a somewhat unfortunate recovery of the championship?

[bestcoins1]

Lens was a difficult opponent for PSG and they managed to beat PSG with a score of 3-1, Lens got 3 points from this match and gave PSG a point closer to the top of the standings, Lens is still in second place, only about 4 points away from the ranking the first to be occupied by PSG

Lens has played extraordinary when facing PSG, the Lens team really took advantage of this match to get the full points because in that match there were no Neymar and Messi so it could be a little easier for Lens to overwhelm PSG and get the win even though not in a way The easy one. Adding points to Lens is very important as the aim is to get close to PSG in the provisional standings as close as possible from now on.

[LGD2Business]

Maybe you're right, but it looks like the coach had anticipated it. New Year's celebrations should not have an impact on the performance of PSG players, but it could be that some of them lack discipline and celebrate too much. Tough match? I don't think so, but it could be considering PSG without Messi and Neymar. As a result, Mbappe must be the most influential player in this match even though PSG actually has several other strikers who can help.

I agree that Lens will probably take advantage of PSG's opportunities and weaknesses today, which have lost their two pillars in attack. Messi is rumored to be returning on January 3, while Neymar is set to return after a one-game suspension. This means that Mbappe, Messi and Neymar will return to play together in the match against Angers in the middle of next week.

I don't think PSG will let Lens get 3 points from the game later because of course this is PSG's chance to keep the points away from LENS at the top of the standings so that PSG can easily win the league this season, if indeed PSG are without some great players PSG can play well in the match later at least a draw is good enough, at least not losing points or losing 

The absence of Neymar and Messi in the main squad makes this a bit of an interesting thing to watch for me.
PSG appear in their usual formation but Mbappe's current tandem is Soler and Ekitike.
Neymar should be out due to accumulation of cards and Messi may still not be back but they are still pretty strong with this squad, Vitinha is also off the bench in this game even though he played quite well in the previous game.

Did you see it, just like I said. Paris Saint-Germain's win series will end in such a match, I said the conditions were suitable for this, and as I said exactly Paris Saint-Germain was defeated. They received their first defeat in the league. Lens showed that it was not a surprise to be in the second place. Frankowski and Maurice scored for the first time, while Openda scored the 8th goal in the league. What a player!
Paris Saint-Germain is still the leader and there are 4 points difference between them. We could think that they had luxury to lose in the league and they used it. When the main squad returns, Paris Saint-Germain will continue with the winning series again.

[harapan]

PSG just lost their match. I lost a bet. It was the last game. I did not watch the match. I'm so angry right now. I never expected this from them. They struggled to win in their last game and they lost the one. The worst they could have gotten today was a draw or so I  taught.
But we move. They'll still win their league anyway.

[snipie]

Lens wins 3-1 and costs the first defeat of the season at Psg in Ligue one, what do you think? Maybe PSG players are more tired after this World Cup? Or just a somewhat unfortunate recovery of the championship?

Well, PSG lacks Messi and Neymar mainly but that should not be an excuse to fail like that vs the team that is following them closely
It is like a reward for Lens after they missed 2 points in the previous round, they gave them 3 points for free so reducing the gap to just 4 points!
I believe PSG didn't take the match seriously and they are tired a bit too.
Lyon also had a disappointing result vs Clermont although their opponent lost their two previous matches..

[EdenHazard]

Lens wins 3-1 and costs the first defeat of the season at Psg in Ligue one, what do you think? Maybe PSG players are more tired after this World Cup? Or just a somewhat unfortunate recovery of the championship?

Well, PSG lacks Messi and Neymar mainly but that should not be an excuse to fail like that vs the team that is following them closely
It is like a reward for Lens after they missed 2 points in the previous round, they gave them 3 points for free so reducing the gap to just 4 points!
I believe PSG didn't take the match seriously and they are tired a bit too.
Lyon also had a disappointing result vs Clermont although their opponent lost their two previous matches..

It's just unfortunate for the psg side to miss two other great key players in a very important match against the title contender rc lens , the red card from psg previous match make neymar have to miss this match while messi reported still partying the world cup win lol , he deserve that though.

3-1 and it's not something that everyone expected , mbappe can't do much despite the domination.

[Velvet78]

Lens had such an efficient performance that it helped them destroy PSG by 3-1 in a home game. They had 4 shots on target in total and 3 of them ended up with goals. PSG really had difficulties in the absence of Neymar and Messi today. Mbappe couldn't make the contribution needed for at least one point. Even if he played better they might have still lost this game though.

Lens seemed very determined and deserved all the appreciation. However the point difference is still 4 between them in the standings. I don't know whether Lens can get closer than this but we'll see.

[Rabi3]

Lens showed that it was not a surprise to be in the second place.

even though a lot of Players were missing from PSG's squad, we gotta give Lens credits for their win today and their run in Ligue 1 so far, it's impressive that they are only 4 points behind a team like PSG with all the money spent on the team and all the players they have, the real question now is will Lens keep doing as good for the rest of the season or not, their next match in Ligue 1 will be against Strasbourg, despite the gap in points between them it won't be easy for Lens to win, i won't be surprised to see a draw there.

[Slow death]

Lens 3 - 1 Paris Saint-Germain

well, I think that PSG made a lot of effort to win the game but with a lack of players PSG's attack became very ineffective and with that the midfield also became fragile so that the opponent who is already strengthened could have greater control of the ball and had very effective attacks something that in a way made them win that game without having to suffer pressure from PSG, this was also a big test for PSG who should improve their defense, PSG's biggest problem since years has been on defenses

They sent the old coach away because the defense was a disaster and they hired Sergio Ramos so that they could improve the defense, but in today's game it was clear that if the PGS plays against a team like Bayern, they will be crushed and humiliated, that's because the greatest specialty of bayern and precisely being very aggressive in attack

PSG has a bad defense, which without a doubt could concede more than 3 goals in the game against bayern, if the PGS wants to win the champions league they will have to improve in defense and for that it will be better to do tests when playing against teams with a lot of goals to have an idea of how weak this defense is and how to fix it before the game against bayerm, until now i wonder what the hell neymar had to do and take a red card unnecessarily