French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Juggy777]

Last night's relegation match between Nantes - Toulouse was won by Toulouse but even so, Nantes still have the right to advance to Ligue 1 next season on aggregate. I thought and hoped that Nantes would still win in the second leg last night, but it looks like they don't have that target and even Nantes' goal attempts and shots on goal are very low. If I look at the performance from the first and second legs, I think Toulouse deserves a chance to play in Ligue 1 but unfortunately, they are still not lucky even though Nantes are playing badly.

Totally forgot about the game, didn't pay attention about it even in bookies.. Nantes escaped from relegation with 2-2 aggregation thanks to scoring 2 goals away! That was a weak performance imo and with such bad results I wonder how they could resist in the next season.

@snipe it was a poor game from Nantes because there was no intent to proceed ahead, but luckily the away goals factor worked for them. Furthermore the answer to their question is simple, because I see them sitting in the bottom top 3, and eventually being relegated.

[Iranus]

"French top tier reduced to 18 teams from 2023/24 season"

I saw this news a while ago. What do you think about this decision? Many French football experts say this is a very good decision for French football. I think it too. 18 teams are enough. Let's see what happens in the future.

Link : https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11800/12324041/ligue-1-french-top-tier-reduced-to-18-teams-from-2023-24-season

[snipie]

"French top tier reduced to 18 teams from 2023/24 season"

I saw this news a while ago. What do you think about this decision? Many French football experts say this is a very good decision for French football.

Link : https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11800/12324041/ligue-1-french-top-tier-reduced-to-18-teams-from-2023-24-season

For Ligue 1, I find this as an excellent news. I prefer seeing less teams in Ligue 1, and 2 obviously, which means having a concentration of good players in less teams which might make the league more competitive.

@snipe it was a poor game from Nantes because there was no intent to proceed ahead, but luckily the away goals factor worked for them. Furthermore the answer to their question is simple, because I see them sitting in the bottom top 3, and eventually being relegated.

Now if Nantes survived relegation in 2021/2022 then it will be relegated with 3 other teams in 2022/2023, of course assuming they will stay playing badly.

[hahay]

"French top tier reduced to 18 teams from 2023/24 season"

I saw this news a while ago. What do you think about this decision? Many French football experts say this is a very good decision for French football.

Link : https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11800/12324041/ligue-1-french-top-tier-reduced-to-18-teams-from-2023-24-season

I personally have no problem about how many teams are in Ligue 1 and 2 and also, in the article it says that Ligue 2 should also reduce the number of teams to 18. Maybe this has the aim of getting a longer rest period, considering the difference between 18 and 20 teams there are only on the number of rounds 34 and 84 rounds, maybe it is the aim to have better match breaks to keep every player fit. Well, whatever the decision when there are a lot of votes in favor I think it's a good decision, because after all Ligue 1 previously only had 18 teams and then expanded to 20.

[Altryist]

I personally have no problem about how many teams are in Ligue 1 and 2 and also, in the article it says that Ligue 2 should also reduce the number of teams to 18. Maybe this has the aim of getting a longer rest period, considering the difference between 18 and 20 teams there are only on the number of rounds 34 and 84 rounds, maybe it is the aim to have better match breaks to keep every player fit. Well, whatever the decision when there are a lot of votes in favor I think it's a good decision, because after all Ligue 1 previously only had 18 teams and then expanded to 20.

It is not the number of teams that matters, but their quality. I know that the reduction in the number of teams can be caused in different championships by the weak financial condition of the clubs, but here the reason is more likely precisely in the decrease in the number of rounds. After all, the top clubs, in addition to the championship, have European Cup matches, and often this leads to overwork of players if the club does not have strong players on the bench.

[Karartma1]

Bringing back the thread for discussing an interesting friendly game between Paris Saint Germain and the Italians of Genoa. The Rossoblù left the Neustift retreat to fly to Orleans, where they are awaited by the PSG battleship. Genoa's lucky because no one of the new dream team is gonna play.
Mbappé has just returned from vacation, while Neymar, Marquinhos, Di Maria, Paredes, Verratti and Donnarumma are still enjoying a well-deserved rest after playing the Copa America and European Championship. The only one we could see on the pitch is actually Sergio Ramos.
If I have to bet I would say 2-1 or 3-1 for PSG.

[Juggy777]

Bringing back the thread for discussing an interesting friendly game between Paris Saint Germain and the Italians of Genoa. The Rossoblù left the Neustift retreat to fly to Orleans, where they are awaited by the PSG battleship. Genoa's lucky because no one of the new dream team is gonna play.
Mbappé has just returned from vacation, while Neymar, Marquinhos, Di Maria, Paredes, Verratti and Donnarumma are still enjoying a well-deserved rest after playing the Copa America and European Championship. The only one we could see on the pitch is actually Sergio Ramos.
If I have to bet I would say 2-1 or 3-1 for PSG.

@Karatma1 you missed one player soon to be theirs Pogba, and even if they’re missing their regular starters they’re yet a strong team. Also I’m not sure how that Italian side plays, but I’m sure PSG will play for a win hence i predict a scoreline of 2 - 0.

[Joca97]

"French top tier reduced to 18 teams from 2023/24 season"

I saw this news a while ago. What do you think about this decision? Many French football experts say this is a very good decision for French football. I think it too. 18 teams are enough. Let's see what happens in the future.

Link : https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11800/12324041/ligue-1-french-top-tier-reduced-to-18-teams-from-2023-24-season

This means that the quality of the league will raise with more better teams.French league isnt the best currently with only 4-6 good teams currently.Other teams are just punching bags and thats why the league has decided to reduce the league to 18 teams.But still a big number of clubs in the league

[LittleBitFunny]

"French top tier reduced to 18 teams from 2023/24 season"

I saw this news a while ago. What do you think about this decision? Many French football experts say this is a very good decision for French football. I think it too. 18 teams are enough. Let's see what happens in the future.

Link : https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11800/12324041/ligue-1-french-top-tier-reduced-to-18-teams-from-2023-24-season

This means that the quality of the league will raise with more better teams.French league isnt the best currently with only 4-6 good teams currently.Other teams are just punching bags and thats why the league has decided to reduce the league to 18 teams.But still a big number of clubs in the league

Ligue 1 lags far behind the Premier League and La Liga. There are many good and renowned teams in the Premier League. Many teams fight for the title. There are many good teams in La Liga, but most of the season Real Madrid or Barcelona won the title, Atletico Madrid has won the title several times, with Barcelona or Real Madrid dominate the ligue most of the time. Ligue 1 teams are far behind from them.

[jostorres]

Bringing back the thread for discussing an interesting friendly game between Paris Saint Germain and the Italians of Genoa. The Rossoblù left the Neustift retreat to fly to Orleans, where they are awaited by the PSG battleship. Genoa's lucky because no one of the new dream team is gonna play.
Mbappé has just returned from vacation, while Neymar, Marquinhos, Di Maria, Paredes, Verratti and Donnarumma are still enjoying a well-deserved rest after playing the Copa America and European Championship. The only one we could see on the pitch is actually Sergio Ramos.
If I have to bet I would say 2-1 or 3-1 for PSG.

@Karatma1 you missed one player soon to be theirs Pogba, and even if they’re missing their regular starters they’re yet a strong team. Also I’m not sure how that Italian side plays, but I’m sure PSG will play for a win hence i predict a scoreline of 2 - 0.

Is that deal done? I mean I know its not done in confirmation and signed contracts etc etc, but I was just asking is it done behind closed doors already? Are simply just waiting for confirmation at this point? It is not really something I am expecting at this moment because Pogba's mom made a statement about him not going to PSG and she didn't want him there, then a lot of fans of PSG put up fliers and so forth that said "listen to your mother and don't come here" as well.

Knowing how Pogba is a very emotional player and not really a straight in the head kind of guy, I am pretty sure that he may end up not going there because fans said they didn't want him there, or even if he goes, if there is a clash between him and the fans dude may act like a child and not play as well. I think PSG made some awesome transfers this year, Pogba may not be one of those people.

[Pulsar77]

It looks like PSG are still trying to sign Paul Pogba. I haven't heard anything about how much money PSG will offer for him. His contract runs until 2022. If PSG become patient and wait for one more year, they can buy him as a free agent. But then, there could be some other clubs also like Juventus which would be willing to sign him.

[Karartma1]

Genoa finally decided not to go to Orleans to face PSG in the prestigious test that should have empowered their summer.
Too high the risk of Covid infection, given the numerous cases that are recorded daily in France and that recently have also affected several elements of the group of PSG.

[kro55]

It looks like PSG are still trying to sign Paul Pogba. I haven't heard anything about how much money PSG will offer for him. His contract runs until 2022. If PSG become patient and wait for one more year, they can buy him as a free agent. But then, there could be some other clubs also like Juventus which would be willing to sign him.

PSG management has a lot of money, they can take Pogba in the team if they want. PSG's squad has a lot of star strikers. Neymar Di Maria and Mbappe, whose salaries are very high. They have Ramos and Donnarumma in the team. Experienced goalkeepers and defenders will make their defense stronger. Now with a star midfielder like Pogba in the team they can build a fully stable team.

[CLS63]

There have been some rumours about Mauro Icardi that he would leave PSG this summer and return to the Serie A. The reason why has been that Ronaldo has been rumoured to be going to PSG in this transfer window. But it doesn't seem like it will happen. And Icardi refuted the speculations about him. He expects to stay at PSG for at least one more year.

The 28-year-old player got 13 goals and 6 assists in 28 Ligue 1 games in the last season.

[snipie]

There have been some rumours about Mauro Icardi that he would leave PSG this summer and return to the Serie A. The reason why has been that Ronaldo has been rumoured to be going to PSG in this transfer window. But it doesn't seem like it will happen. And Icardi refuted the speculations about him. He expects to stay at PSG for at least one more year.

The 28-year-old player got 13 goals and 6 assists in 28 Ligue 1 games in the last season.

Icardi is in contract with PSG until 2024 and he isn't willing to leave the club this summer at least. CR7 which is in stand-by, start training again with Juve, meanwhile PSG is waiting the final decision of Mbappe to find a substitute for him which will be CR7 most likely. It is all linked together, CR7->PSG->Mbappe->Real Madrid.

[youdacapt]

It is strange that people did not notice lol. But Lille won tonight against PSG.

TROPHEE DES CHAMPIONS
Lille 1 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain

It was another bad day at office for Pochetinno as he lost out on another final with PSG as Lille triumps and wins the French super cup for the 2021/2022 season; the only goal coming from Xeka; in what was a bad start for PSG as they try to reclaim the title lost last season.

The question now is, can Pochetino lead PSG to a title charge ?

[hahay]

In the next few hours we will get the first Ligue 1 match between Monaco - Nantes. I wonder if it will be an easy match and bet for Monaco to get a win in this opening match. If we look only from head to head then obviously, Monaco are in control but I'm still cautious because this is the opening game with a squad that may have changed will be the difference in the game.

[Juggy777]

In the next few hours we will get the first Ligue 1 match between Monaco - Nantes. I wonder if it will be an easy match and bet for Monaco to get a win in this opening match. If we look only from head to head then obviously, Monaco are in control but I'm still cautious because this is the opening game with a squad that may have changed will be the difference in the game.

@hahay it’ll be an interesting match to watch because the first game is always special, both the teams will be fresh and will try to win this game. However Monaco does looks strong to me, at least on paper so while it’s a risky idea you might as well try but don’t wager too much also.

[MAAManda]

In the next few hours we will get the first Ligue 1 match between Monaco - Nantes. I wonder if it will be an easy match and bet for Monaco to get a win in this opening match. If we look only from head to head then obviously, Monaco are in control but I'm still cautious because this is the opening game with a squad that may have changed will be the difference in the game.

Nantes performed very poorly in a friendly match, but AS Monaco performed quite well, they (AS Monaco) only lost to Real Sociedad.

I think, today's match was easy enough for AS Monaco to get their first 3 points

[gabbie2010]

In the next few hours we will get the first Ligue 1 match between Monaco - Nantes. I wonder if it will be an easy match and bet for Monaco to get a win in this opening match. If we look only from head to head then obviously, Monaco are in control but I'm still cautious because this is the opening game with a squad that may have changed will be the difference in the game.

@hahay it’ll be an interesting match to watch because the first game is always special, both the teams will be fresh and will try to win this game. However Monaco does looks strong to me, at least on paper so while it’s a risky idea you might as well try but don’t wager too much also.

Monaco should be the favorite between the two teams based on preseason matches they won all while Nantes won 2 out of five although such analysis might not determine the outcome of today's game  I agreed that  first match in new season can be dicey because of freshness and strength of both team but Monaco has quality players and finished strongly last season compared to Nantes who narrowly escaped relegation I am predicting a 2-0 in favor of Monaco