French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[judas]

What a pity guys! As you know Neymar will miss next week’s Round of 16 1st leg Champions’ League clash with Barcelona and that's really important for PSG. I am a Real Madrid and PSG supporter and this is a very sad notice for us. We really support the PSG team but they have lost probably their best player. Let's wish a fast recovery guys.

Neymar is injured. Assuming, he will not be able to participate in the next two matches. And both matches are very important for PSG. If they lose to Monaco they will lose their place in the points table and if they lose to Barcelona in the Champions League they will have to give up the dream of winning the Champions League.

In the absence of Neymar, PSG will have to play much better not to get poor results. Because he has very nice statistics. I especially wonder what results they will get in the games against Barcelona in 4 days and Monaco in 9 days. The situation would be an advantage for Barcelona in the CL game.

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[Iranus]

Neymar is injured. If Neymar does not return to the field before the match against Monaco, it does not look like PSG will be able to win against Monaco. Monaco is playing great. They have not lost in the last 9 matches. It is very difficult to maintain such a great form for a long time. But they have been able to do it. I don't think PSG can win against Monaco without Neymar.

The PSG-Monaco game is going to be on Feb 21. But according to Transfermarkt, Neymar's return date is Mar 10. Hence, it means that he will miss 6 games in this period. And he won't be able to play against Barcelona in the CL in both matches also. The rematch is on Mar 10 though. So maybe we can see him in that game I don't know. PSG can have big difficulties in his absence.

The source for Neymar's injury and return date: https://www.transfermarkt.com/neymar/verletzungen/spieler/68290

Neymar's return date is March 10. And their second match against Barcelona will be held on March 11. I don't think he will be able to come back from injury on March 10 and perform well on March 11. If Barcelona play with some caution, they will be able to win against PSG. Calm and see what will happen.

[ziyaaa]

Neymar is injured. If Neymar does not return to the field before the match against Monaco, it does not look like PSG will be able to win against Monaco. Monaco is playing great. They have not lost in the last 9 matches. It is very difficult to maintain such a great form for a long time. But they have been able to do it. I don't think PSG can win against Monaco without Neymar.

The PSG-Monaco game is going to be on Feb 21. But according to Transfermarkt, Neymar's return date is Mar 10. Hence, it means that he will miss 6 games in this period. And he won't be able to play against Barcelona in the CL in both matches also. The rematch is on Mar 10 though. So maybe we can see him in that game I don't know. PSG can have big difficulties in his absence.

The source for Neymar's injury and return date: https://www.transfermarkt.com/neymar/verletzungen/spieler/68290

Neymar's return date is March 10. And their second match against Barcelona will be held on March 11. I don't think he will be able to come back from injury on March 10 and perform well on March 11. If Barcelona play with some caution, they will be able to win against PSG. Calm and see what will happen.

Yes, I also want to try to stay positive for Barcelona against PSG in the first game. They can turn this situation to their advantage and get a nice result before going to Parc des Princes. But the rematch will be hell of a match for sure. I think PSG can demolish Barcelona there. 

[Ifemini]

Paris SG - Nice
Reims - Lens
Lyon - Montpellier

Lyon has the chance to be top of the French league tonight with a win at Montpellier; while PSG would seek to reduce the point gap to 1 point atleast until Lille play tomorrow.

My predictions

Paris SG 3 - 1 Nice
Lyon 2 - 0 Montpellier

[Expecto]

Paris SG - Nice
Reims - Lens
Lyon - Montpellier

Lyon has the chance to be top of the French league tonight with a win at Montpellier; while PSG would seek to reduce the point gap to 1 point atleast until Lille play tomorrow.

My predictions

Paris SG 3 - 1 Nice
Lyon 2 - 0 Montpellier

Paris SG - Nice
Reims - Lens
Lyon - Montpellier

These are my predictions for these games. Lyon will have an easy game against Montpellier I think if we consider their performances in the recent times. Also, I think there is no way PSG losing points against Nice. Despite having losses like Di Maria and Neymar, they will defeat Nice here. Lens are the another team having an awesome season. I think they will defeat Reims.

[Iranus]

After Half time
Angers     1 -2     Nantes
Dijon       0 - 0    Nimes
Mets        1 - 1    Strasbourg
Rennes    0 - 1    Saint-Etienne

I thought Angers, Mets and Rennes would win today. But after the first half, Angers and Rennes are 1 goal behind. Hopefully, they will play better in the second half.

[ziyaaa]

Monaco got an unexpected result against Lorient after an 8-win streak in Ligue 1. Actually, Monaco played really powerfully but Lorient got the one point. Lorient got ahead 2 times and Monaco were nearly losing. Ben Yedder saved the team two minutes before the end. Lorient got another valuable point and they also defeated PSG before as we know which was very good for them.

[Iranus]

There will be 3 matches tomorrow,
Rennes     vs     OGC Nice
Metz         vs     Bordeaux
PSG          vs     Dijon

It is easy to assume that Rennes, Metz, and PSG will win. Because their opponents are very weak.

[Juggy777]

There will be 3 matches tomorrow,
Rennes     vs     OGC Nice
Metz         vs     Bordeaux
PSG          vs     Dijon

It is easy to assume that Rennes, Metz, and PSG will win. Because their opponents are very weak.

@Iranus I’m not so sure that the favourites will win easily in each and every fixture, because if you see PSG has been displaying mixed form in this season. Also if PSG loses this fixture then it’ll be difficult for them to retain their title, hence I feel that this shall be an entertaining fixture for both the sides.

[ILuckyGuyI]

PSG are going to play an away game against Dijon tomorrow evening. PSG are the 3rd with 54 points and Dijon are the last with 15 points. PSG lost twice (3W 2L) and Dijon got 5 losses in the last 5 games in the league. Dijon haven't won a home game (6D 7L). PSG have lost 3 times in their away games (7W 2D 3L). In the last 5 head-to-head games, PSG won 4 times and Dijon won once. In this season, PSG beat Dijon 4-0 home on Oct 24, 2020.

Missing player(s) at Dijon: Aboubakar Kamara, Eric Ebimbe (1 goal), Roger Assalé
Missing player(s) at PSG: Pablo Sarabia (4 goals), Neymar (6 goals), Angel Di Maria (4 goals), Colin Dagba (1 goal), Juan Bernat

My sources: https://www.flashscore.com/match/Io2p0620/#match-summary
                  https://www.sportsgambler.com/injuries/football/dijon/
                  https://www.sportsgambler.com/injuries/football/paris-saint-germain/

PSG got a bad loss against Monaco 0-2 home the last. They will want to make up for it. I think they will benefit from the poor performance of their opponent and beat them.

[Iranus]

There will be 3 matches tomorrow,
Rennes     vs     OGC Nice
Metz         vs     Bordeaux
PSG          vs     Dijon

It is easy to assume that Rennes, Metz, and PSG will win. Because their opponents are very weak.

@Iranus I’m not so sure that the favourites will win easily in each and every fixture, because if you see PSG has been displaying mixed form in this season. Also if PSG loses this fixture then it’ll be difficult for them to retain their title, hence I feel that this shall be an entertaining fixture for both the sides.

You are right. Favorite teams do not always win. But I don't think Rennes will lose today's match. But I am worried about Metz vs Bordeaux's match. I will not bet on this match. Because Metz has not been able to win any of the last 5 matches against Bordeaux.

[boltz]

Rennes - Nice. A game that could go both ways in my opinion even if Rennes has the upper hand as most likely will eventually win but I would not exclude Nice from this fight as they can always pull out a magical goal as they did so many times before.

I'm thinking to place a bet on both teams to score on 2nd half as the odds are pretty attractive.

[blue Snow]

But I am worried about Metz vs Bordeaux's match. I will not bet on this match. Because Metz has not been able to win any of the last 5 matches against Bordeaux.

I will bet Metz, cause they play at home and winning in the last game versus nice, look like on fire, but still if based head to head there are not good, tie in the last fight make Metz know how to get winning in this game, they will learning it.

[Iranus]

But I am worried about Metz vs Bordeaux's match. I will not bet on this match. Because Metz has not been able to win any of the last 5 matches against Bordeaux.

I will bet Metz, cause they play at home and winning in the last game versus nice, look like on fire, but still if based head to head there are not good, tie in the last fight make Metz know how to get winning in this game, they will learning it.

Congratulation mate. You won the bet. I thought both teams might share points. But at the last moment, Metz scored their second goal and won the match. Metz has attacked more than Bordeaux throughout the match. The match was enjoyable

[ILuckyGuyI]

Lille are going to play a home game against Strasbourg tomorrow evening. Lille are the leader with 58 points and Strasbourg are the 16th with 29 points. Lille didn't get any loss (4W 1D) and Strasbourg won only once (1W 2D 2L) in the last 5 games in the league. Lille have lost only 1 home game (8W 4D 1L). In the last 5 head-to-head games, Lille won 3 times and 2 games ended in a draw. In this season, Lille beat Strasbourg 3-0 away on Oct 4, 2020.

Missing player(s) at Lille: Burak Yilmaz (9 goals)
Missing player(s) at Strasbourg: Mohamed Simakan (1 goal)

My sources: https://www.flashscore.com/match/424dc4nJ/#match-summary
                  https://www.sportsgambler.com/injuries/football/lille/
                  https://www.sportsgambler.com/injuries/football/strasbourg/

I think Lille won't make a mistake here and they will maintain the point difference with PSG this week.

[Ifemini]

I think Lille won't make a mistake here and they will maintain the point difference with PSG this week.

Well, Lille has indeed made a mistake lol and drew the game 1-1 and in the same length, refused to maintain their lead at the top of the league after psg had won earlier, As it stands now, LILLE are top of the French league, 2 points more than PSG

[Turbolinea]

So far this week, Lille got a draw vs Strasbourg 1-1, PSG demolished Dijon away 4-0 and Monaco defeated Brest home 2-0. Marseille-Lyon is going on and the score is 1-1. I think Lyon can also win a victory. If they win, they will be 1 point behind Lille and be at the 2nd place. PSG will be at the 3rd place being 1 point behind Lyon. Monaco will follow these trio at the 4th place being 2 points behind PSG.

[Daniel91]

It seems that the atmosphere in PSG is no longer good and that the first problems appear among the players, which could affect their future results.
Marca mentions in their article that Bakker, PSG player, was furious about not playing, refused the fitness coach's instructions and kicked an advertising board.
PSG is no longer as dominant in the championship as in previous years, and with such dissatisfied players, it will be difficult for them to defend their title.
Source: https://www.marca.com/en/football/ligue-1/2021/02/28/603bc524e2704eef768b45c0.html

[Ratash]

So far this week, Lille got a draw vs Strasbourg 1-1, PSG demolished Dijon away 4-0 and Monaco defeated Brest home 2-0. Marseille-Lyon is going on and the score is 1-1. I think Lyon can also win a victory. If they win, they will be 1 point behind Lille and be at the 2nd place. PSG will be at the 3rd place being 1 point behind Lyon. Monaco will follow these trio at the 4th place being 2 points behind PSG.

I think this round results were in favor of lille since they are still in the first place two points away from psg and three from lyon but they are losing some points at home they need to work on that or they could lose their first place.

[CLS63]

It seems that the atmosphere in PSG is no longer good and that the first problems appear among the players, which could affect their future results.
Marca mentions in their article that Bakker, PSG player, was furious about not playing, refused the fitness coach's instructions and kicked an advertising board.
PSG is no longer as dominant in the championship as in previous years, and with such dissatisfied players, it will be difficult for them to defend their title.
Source: https://www.marca.com/en/football/ligue-1/2021/02/28/603bc524e2704eef768b45c0.html

It really is true that PSG are far away from their dominance in the older seasons. But I think they will continue to fight for the championship until the last week despite this kind of bad news for them. To be honest, I'd like to witness a different team than PSG be the champions this season.    Being 7 times champions in the last 8 seasons is really insane for PSG.