French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Davian144]

I don't see that competition for the top scorer in a team is a good thing, some time ago I saw statistics that mbappe never gave an assists to neymar and messi, it was because he was obsessed with being the top scorer. Football is a game for 11 people, not a game for mbappe only.

What the crowd sees is Football is a game for 11 people, but Mbappe doesn't see that as important other than his desire to score more goals. Though it would obviously be very difficult to happen when he couldn't cooperate with the other ten players in a game or match. Because without a player who provides the best assists in a game, it will be difficult to score goals at any time, because every player needs to work together to make the team better.

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[LittleBitFunny]

PSG's failure in round of 16 of the Champions League last season was the worst achievement in PSG's last three seasons in the Champions League. despite having won in Leg 1 of round of 16, but in the end PSG had to be eliminated in leg 2 after get resistance from Madrid and end with 3-2 on aggregate.
This will be the first season for PSG's new coach in the Champions League, Christophe Galtier has the main task of bring PSG not to repeat the same mistakes as last season. Based on PSG's activity in the transfer market this season, they appear to be focus on improving their defense and midfield with the deals of several new players like Vítor Ferreira for example.

Last season they were unfortunate to face Real Madrid early while they are destroying every team they stand in front of them. Previously, it was Mbappe the one that was shining while the others aren't playing top.
This season is quite different. Messi is doing good, Neymar and Mbappe too. In addition to the reinforcement that was done, I assume they will be a hard challenger for City, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Yes, you are right. but last season SPG was not as strong as it is today, as well as the strategies used by the coach then and now are different. currently SPG has strengthened its squad with several new arrivals, it seems, galtier is able to bring his squad much better than last season.
last season messi was not in his best form, this season galtier is able to bring messi to be a key player in every PSG game. messi always contributes to his colleagues, whether neymar or mbappe.
Obviously, currently SPG is a tough contender for other big clubs competing in the champions league.

PSG had plenty of star players last season too. However, their performance was not good. This is because the bonding between the players was not strong. Moreover, PSG's match strategy was weak. Due to this, we don't see consistent performances from PSG despite having many star players in the squad.
PSG's performance has changed since Galtier took charge of the team. Galtier tried to solve minor problems within the team while also trying to strengthen the bonding between the players. And he has been quite successful. PSG is a very stable team now.

in my opinion about last season they didn't have great difficulties in winning the french league, they just had a problem in the defense where they conceded a lot of goals, something that started to be solved with the passage of time and about last season's champions league, they even got far and were unlucky, but they could have made it to the finals, it wasn't a bad season for them at all, I'm just talking about last season. about this new coach, well so far he managed to make the PSG defense very good compared to last season, he also managed to make neymar play regularly and score goals, honestly that is a great achievement , the guy didn't even look like he played for PSG due to so much injury he had and wouldn't allow him to play for a long period of time

PSG's defence was poor last season. Yet their performance was not too bad. They were Unfortunately defeated in the Champions League. I would say, PSG's only weakness this season is Mbappe. Galtier has been able to strengthen PSG's defence and midfield very well. Also, goalkeeper Donnarumma is quite talented. PSG's defence and midfield do not show any weaknesses. If Mbappe behaved a bit more friendly with Messi and Neymar in attack, their attack would have been stronger. Mbappe should mature. PSG will perform well in this and Mabppe will be able to score a lot of goals and assists.

[rahmad2nd]

Actually last season was not much different from previous seasons, they are still too strong in Ligue 1 and continue to try to realize their dream on the Champions League stage. PSG are mighty in the domestic league, but not in other competitions. there were several weaknesses of PSG last season, one of which was that PSG's defense was not very good, midfielders who did not contribute too much in crucial matches, especially the Champions League. even messi took quite a long time to find his best game at PSG.
IMO, right now, psg is better than in previous seasons architected by galtier. I can say that PSG have a bigger chance compared to last season, for the Champions League.

[zuzie]

some time ago I saw statistics that mbappe never gave an assists to neymar and messi, it was because he was obsessed with being the top scorer. Football is a game for 11 people, not a game for mbappe only.

It's not new, in the eyes of some fans he is known as an ambitious player to score goals alone, especially since his name became known after join with Paris Saint-Germain. That's also what makes some fans dislike him because he's greedy
But it's natural for me, because Kylian Mbappe is a relatively young player, for his future career glory, Mbappe needs achievements and top scorer is his goal at the moment.
So I wouldn't be surprised if he has a record no assists for another PSG striker

[hahay]

Actually last season was not much different from previous seasons, they are still too strong in Ligue 1 and continue to try to realize their dream on the Champions League stage. PSG are mighty in the domestic league, but not in other competitions. there were several weaknesses of PSG last season, one of which was that PSG's defense was not very good, midfielders who did not contribute too much in crucial matches, especially the Champions League. even messi took quite a long time to find his best game at PSG.
IMO, right now, psg is better than in previous seasons architected by galtier. I can say that PSG have a bigger chance compared to last season, for the Champions League.

Yes, PSG last season still had some problems and one of them was about Messi and also about their previous coach, but this season they have gotten better. With a performance like this where they have a coach who can get their players back to their best, and even the current coach can reshape the chemistry of previously broken players, then of course their chances of advancing further in the Champions League are very possible. I'm personally optimistic that PSG this season will reach the Champions League final, because this season is a season where PSG have a better form and their chances are very good this season.

[alpamar99]

some time ago I saw statistics that mbappe never gave an assists to neymar and messi, it was because he was obsessed with being the top scorer. Football is a game for 11 people, not a game for mbappe only.

It's not new, in the eyes of some fans he is known as an ambitious player to score goals alone, especially since his name became known after join with Paris Saint-Germain. That's also what makes some fans dislike him because he's greedy
But it's natural for me, because Kylian Mbappe is a relatively young player, for his future career glory, Mbappe needs achievements and top scorer is his goal at the moment.
So I wouldn't be surprised if he has a record no assists for another PSG striker

There are even some disputes that occur because of this with other players especially with Neymar it often happens because it can be said that their characters are actually almost similar
But indeed for fairness this can indeed be considered natural, he is one of the young players and indeed his performance is very good so when he is given more proportions at the club it will certainly be like that so it is difficult to change his attitude now.

[Renampun]

Actually last season was not much different from previous seasons, they are still too strong in Ligue 1 and continue to try to realize their dream on the Champions League stage. PSG are mighty in the domestic league, but not in other competitions. there were several weaknesses of PSG last season, one of which was that PSG's defense was not very good, midfielders who did not contribute too much in crucial matches, especially the Champions League. even messi took quite a long time to find his best game at PSG.
IMO, right now, psg is better than in previous seasons architected by galtier. I can say that PSG have a bigger chance compared to last season, for the Champions League.

galtier is a good architect for PSG this season, he motivates PSG's front line to be more solid and more cooperative, mentioning whether PSG has a chance to win the UCL this season, I myself see there are many other teams that are better than them, for example, Barca and Madrid (who has a solid defense and midfield), PSG's struggle will not be easy, it's been a tough season too.

Yes, PSG last season still had some problems and one of them was about Messi and also about their previous coach, but this season they have gotten better. With a performance like this where they have a coach who can get their players back to their best, and even the current coach can reshape the chemistry of previously broken players, then of course their chances of advancing further in the Champions League are very possible. I'm personally optimistic that PSG this season will reach the Champions League final, because this season is a season where PSG have a better form and their chances are very good this season.

messi's first year at PSG was a nightmare for messi and his fans as well, at that time his decline in performance was the talk of everyone but over time, he has rediscovered his identity and played better and even better for this season, PSG is lucky to have him.

[alpamar99]

Actually for PSG in the group phase I have no doubts even though Benfica is also playing well but for the top position now in the group phase it will definitely belong to PSG. But they always fail in the later phases of the Champions League.
For Ligue 1 they will continue to dominate and I won't doubt this either because it's a sure thing.

Although Benfica has the same points as PSG, and also Benfica surprisingly managed to beat Juventus. But still PSG are still too strong
to beat by Benfica, I am very optimistic that PSG will beat Benfica easily. So my prediction is that PSG will have no trouble pass to
next round in Champions League. PSG will be the winners in Group H and qualify for the next round. Likewise with PSG's appearance
in Ligue 1,  of the 8 matches that have been played by PSG, 7 matches have been won by PSG. It's a proof that PSG in Ligue 1 are too strong
and will likely continue to dominate until the end of this season. That's why winning the Ligue 1 trophy is not PSG's main target, because PSG
have often won  the Ligue 1 trophy and PSG's chances are big enough to win the Ligue 1 trophy again. PSG this season will focus on winning
 the Champions League trophy, because PSG often fail to win the Champions League trophy.

Even so, PSG are far superior.
Benfica is still a dark horse in the Champions League because sometimes their achievements are unexpected but only that much because I am quite confident with PSG now considering they don't want any obstacles to become rulers in the group stage even though they are knocked out it's still uncertain for them but I sure they will stay in 1st position in this group stage.

[Boristhecat]

Yes, PSG last season still had some problems and one of them was about Messi and also about their previous coach, but this season they have gotten better. With a performance like this where they have a coach who can get their players back to their best, and even the current coach can reshape the chemistry of previously broken players, then of course their chances of advancing further in the Champions League are very possible. I'm personally optimistic that PSG this season will reach the Champions League final, because this season is a season where PSG have a better form and their chances are very good this season.

PSG ended last season as they started this season - mostly big wins against all the teams in Ligue 1. Of course this happened after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid but the fact remains - if we talk about the interaction of players, then by the end of the past season it was at a high level. If the results of the current season are assessed as a continuation of the past, then we can assume that PSG will be more successful in the Champions League this season. But there are no guarantees, because let's say in the 1/8 or 1/4 finals they can meet with Manchester City or Bayern, and then their next relegation will be quite likely.

[tulusikhlas]

Yes, PSG last season still had some problems and one of them was about Messi and also about their previous coach, but this season they have gotten better. With a performance like this where they have a coach who can get their players back to their best, and even the current coach can reshape the chemistry of previously broken players, then of course their chances of advancing further in the Champions League are very possible. I'm personally optimistic that PSG this season will reach the Champions League final, because this season is a season where PSG have a better form and their chances are very good this season.

PSG ended last season as they started this season - mostly big wins against all the teams in Ligue 1. Of course this happened after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid but the fact remains - if we talk about the interaction of players, then by the end of the past season it was at a high level. If the results of the current season are assessed as a continuation of the past, then we can assume that PSG will be more successful in the Champions League this season. But there are no guarantees, because let's say in the 1/8 or 1/4 finals they can meet with Manchester City or Bayern, and then their next relegation will be quite likely.

Paris Saint Germain is still not ready for a fiercer competition, I see they are still under the giants of the favorite league. Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid still have a level above them. I think this is the result of their league putting less pressure on them. As we can see, they are very superior in this Ligue 1. Actually this is a loss for them, because it does not improve the quality of a team that is very ready for a tougher opponent.

[bering]

It seems that the ligue one will return this week end it seems that nice team will be psg next target, they have been playing poorly this season and their attack is one of the weakest in the frensh league i highly doubt they can score against psg in an away game i think a draw will be the best they can do.

The most interesting games this weekend are PSG-Nice, Lorient-Lille and Lens-Lyon.
PSG to win is expected, even bookies put 15 odds for Nice
Lorient and Lille are very close with slight advantage for Lille but I think Lorient is good enough to surprise them.
Lens-Lyon is the closest game tho, everything could happen there. It will be interesting to see Lens continuing with 0 defeat.

I found interesting records between PSG vs Nice that on the last 3 meetings PSG cannot able to win from Nice even last season Nice is one of the team who successfully beat PSG so this proven Nice can provide unpredictable performance while against strong team although PSG is the favourite but they have to be careful with this team and regarding the odds for both of teams the bookie provide low odds for PSG @1.17 but you still can find another option to get better odds and because Nice defense is so weak this season i am hoping PSG can win with big scores so over 2.5 goals probably good

[hichamito37]

Yes, PSG last season still had some problems and one of them was about Messi and also about their previous coach, but this season they have gotten better. With a performance like this where they have a coach who can get their players back to their best, and even the current coach can reshape the chemistry of previously broken players, then of course their chances of advancing further in the Champions League are very possible. I'm personally optimistic that PSG this season will reach the Champions League final, because this season is a season where PSG have a better form and their chances are very good this season.

PSG ended last season as they started this season - mostly big wins against all the teams in Ligue 1. Of course this happened after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid but the fact remains - if we talk about the interaction of players, then by the end of the past season it was at a high level. If the results of the current season are assessed as a continuation of the past, then we can assume that PSG will be more successful in the Champions League this season. But there are no guarantees, because let's say in the 1/8 or 1/4 finals they can meet with Manchester City or Bayern, and then their next relegation will be quite likely.

Paris Saint Germain is still not ready for a fiercer competition, I see they are still under the giants of the favorite league. Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid still have a level above them. I think this is the result of their league putting less pressure on them. As we can see, they are very superior in this Ligue 1. Actually this is a loss for them, because it does not improve the quality of a team that is very ready for a tougher opponent.

Real Madrid's performance is stable and consistent. On the other hand, despite having many star players in the PSG squad, their performance is still not stable. But their performance is weak Nola has no chance. PSG has the ability to win against any strong team. But I would say their performance needs to be a bit more stable and consistent if they want to win the title. Otherwise, they may not be able to qualify for the Champions League final this season.

[bestcoins1]

Real Madrid's performance is stable and consistent. On the other hand, despite having many star players in the PSG squad, their performance is still not stable. But their performance is weak Nola has no chance. PSG has the ability to win against any strong team. But I would say their performance needs to be a bit more stable and consistent if they want to win the title. Otherwise, they may not be able to qualify for the Champions League final this season.

Nola what do you mean? Do you mean to say Nice team in this ? because in the near future PSG will face a Nice team (not Nola) at their own home with a win potential which I think is bigger for PSG. because this is considering the Nice team this season is not so strong and consistent in winning matches and from the eight matches that the Nice team has played, only twice have Nice been able to win so far.

[Docnaster]

some time ago I saw statistics that mbappe never gave an assists to neymar and messi, it was because he was obsessed with being the top scorer. Football is a game for 11 people, not a game for mbappe only.

It's not new, in the eyes of some fans he is known as an ambitious player to score goals alone, especially since his name became known after join with Paris Saint-Germain. That's also what makes some fans dislike him because he's greedy
But it's natural for me, because Kylian Mbappe is a relatively young player, for his future career glory, Mbappe needs achievements and top scorer is his goal at the moment.
So I wouldn't be surprised if he has a record no assists for another PSG striker

There are even some disputes that occur because of this with other players especially with Neymar it often happens because it can be said that their characters are actually almost similar
But indeed for fairness this can indeed be considered natural, he is one of the young players and indeed his performance is very good so when he is given more proportions at the club it will certainly be like that so it is difficult to change his attitude now.

There's no way to justify Mbappe's act if it is true that he doesn't assist his team mates. Mbappe is not the only good player in PSG, before Mbappe started scoring Messi was scoring, Neymar was scoring it doesn't mean he is the only one that can put the ball at the back of the net.
Even if Messi overlooks his behaviour, Neymar will not overlook it and even if both Neymar and Messi do, the fans shouldn't keep quiet, it does promote healthy and team football.

[arimamib]

Actually last season was not much different from previous seasons, they are still too strong in Ligue 1 and continue to try to realize their dream on the Champions League stage. PSG are mighty in the domestic league, but not in other competitions. there were several weaknesses of PSG last season, one of which was that PSG's defense was not very good, midfielders who did not contribute too much in crucial matches, especially the Champions League. even messi took quite a long time to find his best game at PSG.
IMO, right now, psg is better than in previous seasons architected by galtier. I can say that PSG have a bigger chance compared to last season, for the Champions League.

There is no doubt about PSG performance in the domestic league, PSG has been able to dominate Ligue 1 for years without a single club being able to break their dominance. But PSG encountered difficulties in Europe, they did not appear as mighty as in Ligue 1. Even though it has been filled with several players who have won the Champions League several times, PSG looks like a team that does not have a winning mentality. If you measure the depth of the squad, PSG has a more complete squad than other teams, but due to the lack of competitiveness in the Domestic league, PSG have difficulty facing tough opponents in the European arena.

[ShowOff]

There is no doubt about PSG performance in the domestic league, PSG has been able to dominate Ligue 1 for years without a single club being able to break their dominance. But PSG encountered difficulties in Europe, they did not appear as mighty as in Ligue 1. Even though it has been filled with several players who have won the Champions League several times, PSG looks like a team that does not have a winning mentality. If you measure the depth of the squad, PSG has a more complete squad than other teams, but due to the lack of competitiveness in the Domestic league, PSG have difficulty facing tough opponents in the European arena.

Maybe you will know that this season the probability of PSG in the Champions League to win the title is also very good. PSG became the second team after Manchester City to have a percentage probability of reaching the final and winning the title, but that is just a prediction that cannot be fully benchmarked.

PSG and their attacking trio have been very good so far. Their goal productivity is very high where for 8 matches they have scored 17 goals. Neymar leads with 8 goals, Mbappe 7, while Messi 4. If this trio is very compact, then I believe their goal stats will be very good this season.

[rahmad2nd]

Actually last season was not much different from previous seasons, they are still too strong in Ligue 1 and continue to try to realize their dream on the Champions League stage. PSG are mighty in the domestic league, but not in other competitions. there were several weaknesses of PSG last season, one of which was that PSG's defense was not very good, midfielders who did not contribute too much in crucial matches, especially the Champions League. even messi took quite a long time to find his best game at PSG.
IMO, right now, psg is better than in previous seasons architected by galtier. I can say that PSG have a bigger chance compared to last season, for the Champions League.

Yes, PSG last season still had some problems and one of them was about Messi and also about their previous coach, but this season they have gotten better. With a performance like this where they have a coach who can get their players back to their best, and even the current coach can reshape the chemistry of previously broken players, then of course their chances of advancing further in the Champions League are very possible. I'm personally optimistic that PSG this season will reach the Champions League final, because this season is a season where PSG have a better form and their chances are very good this season.

So it's not an exaggeration, right, to say that SPG has a bigger chance in the Champions League compared to last season.  although galtier is minimal with achievements, but so far he has earned the trust of his players. no one doubts PSG's dominance in Ligue 1, even though from first place to fourth place only a few points adrift.
however, for the champions league. with the depth they have at the moment, at least they should be able to finish all the way to the finals, that's my hope.
even so, their run in the champions league will not be as smooth as in the domestic league, there are several other clubs who are also strong and have greater opportunities. one of them is Real Madrid, they have a winning mentality.

[hd49728]

But PSG encountered difficulties in Europe, they did not appear as mighty as in Ligue 1. Even though it has been filled with several players who have won the Champions League several times, PSG looks like a team that does not have a winning mentality..

They have issues with mentality and easily lose control at important times. They must improve it if they want to win Champions League. Like in the past season, we saw how good they can play but again they lost in the end by stupid serial mistakes personally. Such mistakes are unacceptable in big matches and in Champions League, it will be punished by opponents.

Maybe you will know that this season the probability of PSG in the Champions League to win the title is also very good. PSG became the second team after Manchester City to have a percentage probability of reaching the final and winning the title, but that is just a prediction that cannot be fully benchmarked.

They belong to best clubs in Champions League in theory and only recent seasons they managed to join quarter and semi final rounds more regularly. They had a first Champions League final but failed. Anyway, it is good improvement for them and for better achievement. Finally I believe they will win Champions League in this season or in near future season.

PSG and their attacking trio have been very good so far. Their goal productivity is very high where for 8 matches they have scored 17 goals. Neymar leads with 8 goals, Mbappe 7, while Messi 4. If this trio is very compact, then I believe their goal stats will be very good this season.

They are good at attacking but they must find balance between attacking and defense. Their defense is never good and with the trio, they have very little contribution for proactive defense. It would be problems for them in big matches when opponents are dangerous with counter attacking.

[Juggy777]

But PSG encountered difficulties in Europe, they did not appear as mighty as in Ligue 1. Even though it has been filled with several players who have won the Champions League several times, PSG looks like a team that does not have a winning mentality..

They have issues with mentality and easily lose control at important times. They must improve it if they want to win Champions League. Like in the past season, we saw how good they can play but again they lost in the end by stupid serial mistakes personally. Such mistakes are unacceptable in big matches and in Champions League, it will be punished by opponents.

Maybe you will know that this season the probability of PSG in the Champions League to win the title is also very good. PSG became the second team after Manchester City to have a percentage probability of reaching the final and winning the title, but that is just a prediction that cannot be fully benchmarked.

They belong to best clubs in Champions League in theory and only recent seasons they managed to join quarter and semi final rounds more regularly. They had a first Champions League final but failed. Anyway, it is good improvement for them and for better achievement. Finally I believe they will win Champions League in this season or in near future season.

PSG and their attacking trio have been very good so far. Their goal productivity is very high where for 8 matches they have scored 17 goals. Neymar leads with 8 goals, Mbappe 7, while Messi 4. If this trio is very compact, then I believe their goal stats will be very good this season.

They are good at attacking but they must find balance between attacking and defense. Their defense is never good and with the trio, they have very little contribution for proactive defense. It would be problems for them in big matches when opponents are dangerous with counter attacking.

@hd49728 as I said earlier I felt that PSG player’s tend to choke during important champions league matches, and unless the new coach can find an answer to this psychological problem I doubt that he can help them lift this trophy. Furthermore if there’s one thing I have learnt about champions league is that league stats don’t matter and when the favourites play with over confidence they often end up losing, hence PSG will have to perform exceptionally well to reach the finals first and then dream about lifting the trophy.

[Bobrox]

There is no doubt about PSG performance in the domestic league, PSG has been able to dominate Ligue 1 for years without a single club being able to break their dominance. But PSG encountered difficulties in Europe, they did not appear as mighty as in Ligue 1. Even though it has been filled with several players who have won the Champions League several times, PSG looks like a team that does not have a winning mentality. If you measure the depth of the squad, PSG has a more complete squad than other teams, but due to the lack of competitiveness in the Domestic league, PSG have difficulty facing tough opponents in the European arena.

After PSG dominance on Ligue 1 destroying by Lille in this season 2020/2021 actually last and this season PSG returning keep dominance as single team have chance for Ligue 1 trophy. Consistent performance and success lead first standing position until 8 games I think PSG have chance continue for Ligue 1 trophy in this season. Actually on position standing just left 2 different points between Marseille and PSG, but most impressive with goals scoring by PSG until 8 games success made 26 goals and conceded 6 goals, Marseille left 10 goals from PSG just scoring 16 goals and conceded 5 goals.

No doubt looking on last several season PSG performance on UEFA Champion League not have winning mentality, actually last season after success won first leg against with Real Madrid but can't continue to win on second leg. I think PSG need improve winning mentality on Champion League if want to try how lucky this season can reach, will lead until final stage or stuck on 16 round phase like last season.