French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Razmirraz]

Yeah the main target with signing star players is for the Champions trophy I already realized, unfortunately last season Sergio Ramos rarely played due to injury, but now he will perform optimally under Galtier tutelage hopefully their health is good so they can go smoothly to trophy. Every match will be difficult in the Champions League, when the core squad gets injured.

He is still very much needed now despite his age but indeed when it comes to experience it is clear he has something more than some of the players there.
Sergio will probably still be in the same role as before I think unless Galtier has more fun for this player.

Sergio Ramos is still able to play in Europe's elite competition even though he is not young anymore, his experience while playing for Real Madrid can provide a balance in the PSG defense. Last season he spent a lot of time on the bench due to an injury, now he is ready to help PSG to protect PSG back line from attacks by opposing teams. Galtier can count on him in crucial matches, his presence at the back can provide motivation for PSG's young players, maybe he is not as strong as he used to be, but his experience can help PSG to achieve their goals this season.

[mia_houston]

Yeah the main target with signing star players is for the Champions trophy I already realized, unfortunately last season Sergio Ramos rarely played due to injury, but now he will perform optimally under Galtier tutelage hopefully their health is good so they can go smoothly to trophy. Every match will be difficult in the Champions League, when the core squad gets injured.

He is still very much needed now despite his age but indeed when it comes to experience it is clear he has something more than some of the players there.
Sergio will probably still be in the same role as before I think unless Galtier has more fun for this player.

Sergio Ramos is still able to play in Europe's elite competition even though he is not young anymore, his experience while playing for Real Madrid can provide a balance in the PSG defense. Last season he spent a lot of time on the bench due to an injury, now he is ready to help PSG to protect PSG back line from attacks by opposing teams. Galtier can count on him in crucial matches, his presence at the back can provide motivation for PSG's young players, maybe he is not as strong as he used to be, but his experience can help PSG to achieve their goals this season.

If we talk about experience, of course we can't doubt Ramos in defending, it is proven that he is able to be the main choice for a long time when he is with Madrid, besides that the many individual awards he has received can be proof that Ramos is one of the great defenders so far, but I think Ramos heyday has ended not because of his age but the frequency with which he is injured is of course a reason if his current form is declining, to be honest I personally hope that Galtier doesn't have high hopes for Ramos in the future and hopefully Galtier will have a back-up plan in case he put Ramos in the Defender 3 formation he has been using.

[Xxmodded]

Messi and Neymar started with goals. There is a feeling inside me like they both will show much better performances in this season. It is crucial for the success of the team also of course. Mbappe can't carry the team always. They need to be complete as a team to achieve the titles they aim. I don't wait for any surprise in the Ligue 1 this season. The Champions League part is the one I'm curious about the most. Galtier's choices will be followed closely and we will see if this move for PSG is good or not.

Just winning on first match after PSG defeating Nantes last few days ago I don't think have good beginning for PSG on domestic league or Champion League, I know with goals contributing from Neymar and Lionel Messi after PSG winning 4-0 from Nantes, but couldn't compare when PSG playing on Champion League. Still need to show more than what did by Lionel Messi and Neymar when success scoring goals against with Nantes, on Champion League all team have great mentality exactly what happened with PSG after defeating by Real Madrid on second leg, there talk about how Madrid mentality on Champion League than PSG.

[hd49728]

Sergio Ramos is still able to play in Europe's elite competition even though he is not young anymore, his experience while playing for Real Madrid can provide a balance in the PSG defense. Last season he spent a lot of time on the bench due to an injury, now he is ready to help PSG to protect PSG back line from attacks by opposing teams. Galtier can count on him in crucial matches, his presence at the back can provide motivation for PSG's young players, maybe he is not as strong as he used to be, but his experience can help PSG to achieve their goals this season.

I am not doubtful about experience and skills Ramos has but his issues are from his age and his history of injury. After about 20 years of his career, his body is reaching its limit and Ramos now is playing with a not perfect body. He is like Paolo Maldini in his last 2 seasons for AC Milan. He played very little and were mostly reserved for Champions League. He rarely played in Serie A.

I think PSG wanted to do the same with Ramos but in the last season, Ramos still could not play too much for PSG. Maybe his body will be better in this season and he can contribute more for them. His experience is helpful for PSG to avoid sudden collapse in short time when they have to play against top clubs. Marquinhos likely can not lead their defense with this mission.

[Minor Miner]

I think PSG wanted to do the same with Ramos but in the last season, Ramos still could not play too much for PSG. Maybe his body will be better in this season and he can contribute more for them. His experience is helpful for PSG to avoid sudden collapse in short time when they have to play against top clubs. Marquinhos likely can not lead their defense with this mission.

The team needs experienced players if they want to perform well in the Champions League. Players like Ramos and Messi can help the team at crucial times. Ramos made just 12 appearances in Ligue 1 last season. He was injured. If he doesn't have any fitness issues this season, he could do well with the team in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League. He is still one of the best defenders in the world.

[KTChampions]

Quotes bookmakers to win in Ligue 1 at the moment are as follows:

Paris Saint Germain 1.10

Olympique Marseille 13.30

Lyon 14.10

Monaco 17.80

Is anyone interested in freezing their money for almost 10 months for a 10% return?  It sounds cool for a bank deposit, but there are small risks here, so I would not do it. It is much easier to bet on PSG to win in individual games and increase the bet if they lose. It is unlikely that the losing/draw streak will be more than 3.

[hashrateproducts]

I think PSG wanted to do the same with Ramos but in the last season, Ramos still could not play too much for PSG. Maybe his body will be better in this season and he can contribute more for them. His experience is helpful for PSG to avoid sudden collapse in short time when they have to play against top clubs. Marquinhos likely can not lead their defense with this mission.

PSG already have big names in the club, with the presenc of Leo Messi, Neymar, and so many stars. But still yet, they're always kicked out of the champions league which happens to be one of their ultimate target every season. In the meantime Sergio Ramos is not having a good time in the club with series of injury and makes him unfit for games. The Spaniard needs more time to get fit since he's just adjusting his space to France pattern of game and he's definitely going to be better defense instrument for Christophe Galtier to make good use of.

[dezoel]

Quotes bookmakers to win in Ligue 1 at the moment are as follows:

Paris Saint Germain 1.10

Olympique Marseille 13.30

Lyon 14.10

Monaco 17.80

Is anyone interested in freezing their money for almost 10 months for a 10% return?  It sounds cool for a bank deposit, but there are small risks here, so I would not do it. It is much easier to bet on PSG to win in individual games and increase the bet if they lose. It is unlikely that the losing/draw streak will be more than 3.

I would say there isn't really a small risk to be fair. I do not see how it is possible for anyone to see how PSG can't be the champions this year, they are by far the easiest bet to do. But, I am not doing that because I am waiting for a better return on my investment than 10%. If I was a person who was happy with just 10% then I would certainly pick this, it is clear as a day that PSG will win the title, but I know for a fact that bitcoin will go higher than 10% in 10 months and that is why I rather keep it in bitcoin.

But, if I ever find places that accept bitcoin payment and get 10% back in bitcoin, then why not? There are some like that, and it means not only I will profit from bitcoin going up, but I will get 10% premium on that.

[flipme]

Leo Messi is in pursuit to break Dani Alves prime record as the most decorated player. Once again he have another titles to his gallery and still aiming to get more and the hunger for more titles on his mind. He was the man of the match yesterday against Nantes and did several attacking and possession of the ball. Leo Messi is highly respected and looked up to by most upcoming stars in football and the Argentine is catching up with age. However, I think there's still one last world cup for him to participate in.
 

Messi transferred to an easy league. The French League is an arena where competition is lower than other European leagues. Messi got his career planning right. He will complete his aging period with more trophies in a more comfortable league. He couldn't have done the same performance so easily in Italy or England.

[snipie]

Quotes bookmakers to win in Ligue 1 at the moment are as follows:

Paris Saint Germain 1.10

Olympique Marseille 13.30

Lyon 14.10

Monaco 17.80

Is anyone interested in freezing their money for almost 10 months for a 10% return?  It sounds cool for a bank deposit, but there are small risks here, so I would not do it. It is much easier to bet on PSG to win in individual games and increase the bet if they lose. It is unlikely that the losing/draw streak will be more than 3.

I think there isn't a risk here and PSG will end up with +10 points difference as usual after a couple of rounds until the end of the league
I don't see a serious competitor here, nothing special in this transfer window and the Lille surprise won't happen that easily imo. PSG started in force vs Nantes in Tophee des champions while Monaco for example ended their game with a draw vs PSV in CL. Not very promising.. I don't consider friendlies as serious game so I don't take them on consideration.

[hahay]

Leo Messi is in pursuit to break Dani Alves prime record as the most decorated player. Once again he have another titles to his gallery and still aiming to get more and the hunger for more titles on his mind. He was the man of the match yesterday against Nantes and did several attacking and possession of the ball. Leo Messi is highly respected and looked up to by most upcoming stars in football and the Argentine is catching up with age. However, I think there's still one last world cup for him to participate in.
 

Messi transferred to an easy league. The French League is an arena where competition is lower than other European leagues. Messi got his career planning right. He will complete his aging period with more trophies in a more comfortable league. He couldn't have done the same performance so easily in Italy or England.

I'm not sure it's the right info about your statement because even, when Messi was new to PSG and started the first few matches Messi said Ligue 1 is a difficult league because of the different gameplay from La Liga Messi admits it was difficult to adapt at the start. After all, at least the league of each country has its own character, and we can't completely think of it as weaker. Because after all, European leagues are the top leagues which of course have their own difficulties, because the competition in the European league is not only about club against club but of course there are other competitions that make European leagues have high tension.

[blue Snow]

Messi transferred to an easy league. The French League is an arena where competition is lower than other European leagues. Messi got his career planning right. He will complete his aging period with more trophies in a more comfortable league. He couldn't have done the same performance so easily in Italy or England.

Maybe you are right and not. I won't compare Ligue 1 with another Europa League because there will be another situation where Ligue 1 is have something different from another one, Maybe Messi come to Paris because he wants to focus on his family, maybe he felt Paris is quite comfortable for his family and want to retire there where have something different in England or Italy, where have tight competition, busy, glamour, and Messi does not want to be there anymore.

[maju69]

Paris Saint Germain are always the first favorites in Ligue 1, but they are not so strong for a higher stage, the Champions League. They always find it difficult when faced with other European teams who are the seeds of their league. In fact, if we look at the composition of the players, they are not inferior to other teams, you could even say they are more luxurious. But again it is not a guarantee for them. The quality of the league seems to speak for itself here.

[Cryptmuster]

Maybe you are right and not. I won't compare Ligue 1 with another Europa League because there will be another situation where Ligue 1 is have something different from another one, Maybe Messi come to Paris because he wants to focus on his family, maybe he felt Paris is quite comfortable for his family and want to retire there where have something different in England or Italy, where have tight competition, busy, glamour, and Messi does not want to be there anymore.

If you look at the period when Messi was supposed to leave Barcelona, then all he said then was that he wanted to stay in Spain, where his home is, where his children study, where their family and friends are. Messi did not want to leave for any other country, but it so happened that he had to. And he chose PSG because of the best financial offer, I think that is one of the main reasons for his choice.

[1kodumtek7]

This season might be a really crucial season for Mbappe. I mean that PSG need to find a way to win the Champions League somehow. Otherwise maybe Mbappe would even think of leaving and joining Real Madrid this time even though he is making crazy money here now. It is just a prediction of course and I can't fully trust it though. Because his salary is too much that it would be hard for Mbappe to give up on that as long as Real Madrid don't offer a close amount to that.

Real madrid cannot be interested in Mbappe again, have you forgotten how hurt Madrid were when it looked so certain Mbappe was coming to their club, but at the last moment he changed his mind because of a few phone calls from prominent people and what psg offered him in terms of salary and other benefit.

Real madrid president openly criticized Mbappe saying he only remained in psg because of the money they gave to him, Mbappe is going to stay in psg, he can't leave with that kind of wages, no team will ever want to pay him that, only if he can agree to cut his pay down, but i am sure that he will stay, it doesn't matter if psg deliver the champions league or not, it is more about business and money now.

It might not be easy for Real Madrid to do so indeed. I mean that if they offer at least the same amount to him then he would surely leave PSG right away. But I doubt that Real Madrid would do that for now. It was really unacceptable for Real Madrid to see that happening by the way. He was almost joining them but he chose money. It isn't a very nice attitude to refuse your dream team like this. If your dream team is really Real Madrid then you should just go for it when you have the chance.

[MAAManda]

Paris Saint Germain are always the first favorites in Ligue 1, but they are not so strong for a higher stage, the Champions League. They always find it difficult when faced with other European teams who are the seeds of their league. In fact, if we look at the composition of the players, they are not inferior to other teams, you could even say they are more luxurious. But again it is not a guarantee for them. The quality of the league seems to speak for itself here.

It will be very difficult for them to compete in the UCL, especially if strong teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona qualify for the round of 16. In the 2020 season, they missed their golden opportunity to become UCL champions when they played with Bayern Munich in the Final. The result of the match at that time was 1 - 0 for Bayern's victory. Maybe we will see a better PSG result in the UCL this season, because they came with an amazing squad.

[savetheFORUM]

Just winning on first match after PSG defeating Nantes last few days ago I don't think have good beginning for PSG on domestic league or Champion League, I know with goals contributing from Neymar and Lionel Messi after PSG winning 4-0 from Nantes, but couldn't compare when PSG playing on Champion League. Still need to show more than what did by Lionel Messi and Neymar when success scoring goals against with Nantes, on Champion League all team have great mentality exactly what happened with PSG after defeating by Real Madrid on second leg, there talk about how Madrid mentality on Champion League than PSG.

After winning first match surely they are feeling some better under new coach because with this win we have some good coordination and discipline between these players which is very important for big matches in this first match of new season they were missing their main striker but still a good result as Neymar is also now contributing in good way and if he is going to play like this then surely it's going to be good for them in Champions League as well.

Even after just one match we can't predict about their future in Champions League but still a good result for them, and they need more development for having better results in Champions League matches. If their these three big players are going to be on same level then surely we are going to have big advantage for them and defense is also very important as this was negative point for them in last season.

[dezoel]

Messi transferred to an easy league. The French League is an arena where competition is lower than other European leagues. Messi got his career planning right. He will complete his aging period with more trophies in a more comfortable league. He couldn't have done the same performance so easily in Italy or England.

Maybe you are right and not. I won't compare Ligue 1 with another Europa League because there will be another situation where Ligue 1 is have something different from another one, Maybe Messi come to Paris because he wants to focus on his family, maybe he felt Paris is quite comfortable for his family and want to retire there where have something different in England or Italy, where have tight competition, busy, glamour, and Messi does not want to be there anymore.

Messi never come to Paris for his family or any other issue this was good offer from PSG, and he was having some issues in Barcelona, so there were on two choices one PSG and second Manchester City, so he has some good incentives from here he joins this club and now as Barcelona is having some good time now they are feeling they want Messi back in their team which is possible in 2023 because we already read Barcelona President announces they will give farewell to this legendary player mean now things are going to be normal, so they want him back in their team for one or two seasons which will give them better exposure if they have their desired results in this current season after investing good money in transfers and having few quality players from different teams.

Even nothing is sure how things could be after this season but most chances if he has no good result at PSG then surely he is going back to Barcelona for his final session in this soccer.

[Velvet78]

Even after just one match we can't predict about their future in Champions League but still a good result for them, and they need more development for having better results in Champions League matches. If their these three big players are going to be on same level then surely we are going to have big advantage for them and defense is also very important as this was negative point for them in last season.

Agreed about the Champions League. It wouldn't be realistic to take their performance in a cup game or even in league games into account for their Champions League success this season. Because they are already way ahead of all of their opponents in the Ligue 1. But they have much more serious opponents in the Champions League for them. They need to build new strategies to be closer to their goal there as the old ones didn't work out very much.

[Z-tight]

Paris Saint Germain are always the first favorites in Ligue 1, but they are not so strong for a higher stage, the Champions League. They always find it difficult when faced with other European teams who are the seeds of their league. In fact, if we look at the composition of the players, they are not inferior to other teams, you could even say they are more luxurious. But again it is not a guarantee for them. The quality of the league seems to speak for itself here.

Have you forgotten that psg got to the final of the champions league some season ago when Tuchel was the coach, they lost that final to bayern, you are correct that they should be doing better in the champions league with the team they have, but it is the same situation with them and City, i have a feeling that one them, manchester city or psg will win the champions league very soon, and go on to dominate in Europe for some time, i do not know which of them it will be, but i feel it will happen very soon, it can be this season so don't count them out.