French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[S A KHAIR]

Marseille vs Lens

2 weeks without wins it proven Marseille in the poor performance period so the match against Lens will be so difficult for them because so far Lens performance has quite impressive but don't mean Marseille chances to win the match is completely closed because there were some of teams who can able to beat Lens before such as Lille and i noticed Lens is good at ball possessions so they might be will attempts to dominated the match and Marseille should be playing patiently and take the chances to scoring goals if Lens lost of focus because Lens defense also seem quite poor to anticipated counter attack strategy and the chances is slim but Marseille probably can win the match

Marseille are now fourth in the table after dropping points in their last two matches. However, Marseille's performance from the start of this season has been very good. Personally I think Lens and Marseille teams are equally strong this season. Also, in the last 5 matches between these two teams, both teams have won two matches each. Marseille have won two away matches and lost points in home matches. The next match is more likely to be a draw.

[rahmad2nd]

Marseille vs Lens

2 weeks without wins it proven Marseille in the poor performance period so the match against Lens will be so difficult for them because so far Lens performance has quite impressive but don't mean Marseille chances to win the match is completely closed because there were some of teams who can able to beat Lens before such as Lille and i noticed Lens is good at ball possessions so they might be will attempts to dominated the match and Marseille should be playing patiently and take the chances to scoring goals if Lens lost of focus because Lens defense also seem quite poor to anticipated counter attack strategy and the chances is slim but Marseille probably can win the match

This match is interesting, both teams are at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Only one point adrift, from third and fourth place.

So far, Lens' progress has been quite impressive, in 11 matches they only got one defeat when they traveled to Stade Pierre Mauroy, home to Lille.

As for Marseille, in the last two weeks in Ligue 1, they have lost.
In this match, Marseille will not be strengthened by Gigot. he was suspended for two games following a red card at Le Classique, plus an injury to Eric Bailly. but it seems, Marseille is determined to bounce back after getting two defeats in the last match.

My estimation for this match, the host will win this match, and shift the ranking that is occupied by Lens at this time.

[Docnaster]

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Although there are many rumors that there are many internal tensions between the PSG players, but the gameplay shown by PSG is really quite good, teamwork and chemistry between players have been well formed in every match, Ajaccio is not a formidable opponent for PSG but the core from that match, in my opinion, how do we see if Galtier seems to be able to suppress the egos of the star players to be able to work well together, as can be seen in the scheme for the second goal created by messi with a slick collaboration with mbappe.

Before now I used to be confused about what is happening in PSG among their top player who are Mbappe, Neymar and Messi. But of recent I am beginning to understand what is actually happening, it is not that the media is over reporting the issues. these guys are having serious beef behind the football pitch but when they come to the football play field they give away their differences and play professionally. That is what I have just discovered that is happening among them

[imamusma]

Ajaccio is no threat for the parisians as the visitors spun them 3 nil. Christophe Galtier happy with the results and targeting to do better in UEFEA. PSG had an easy easy against Ajaccio and the parisians looks happy as they watch leo Messi and Kylian Mbappe link up together on the pitch, it was indeed remarkable game to watch. Teamwork is the only key to make PSG a better team presently and their Frontlines is spectacular interms of goals scoring and invading their opponents defense.

2 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in their last 12 matches make Ajaccio certainly not strong enough to put a lot of pressure on PSG. I had expected them to win, and it would have been their 10th win so far in the League. Thanks to that victory, PSG will be very ready to face Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League in the next few days.

Sorry, maybe you meant Ajaccio, of course it wasn't Ajax.

It was my bad, a typo for sure. I mean Ajaccio, not Ajax. Thanks, I have edited it.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Marseille vs Lens

2 weeks without wins it proven Marseille in the poor performance period so the match against Lens will be so difficult for them because so far Lens performance has quite impressive but don't mean Marseille chances to win the match is completely closed because there were some of teams who can able to beat Lens before such as Lille and i noticed Lens is good at ball possessions so they might be will attempts to dominated the match and Marseille should be playing patiently and take the chances to scoring goals if Lens lost of focus because Lens defense also seem quite poor to anticipated counter attack strategy and the chances is slim but Marseille probably can win the match

When it comes to this matchup I think that the best betting option is both teams to score @1.72.

Because both teams aren't having any problem with scoring goals this season. Their last rendezvous here ended by a 2-3 score also. Considering that these teams are performing at the same level currently, we might watch another delightful goal duel between them. Marseille need to gather themselves up after losing two games in a row recently. Despite the toughness level of this game I think that Marseille might be able to find a way to take advantage of Lens' weaknesses. Marseille started the season solidly and they should prove how ambitious they are by winning this challenging game. My score predictions are 2-1 and 3-2.

[MinoRaiola]

Mbappe is improving his contribution for the club, not only from goals but also in general operation of the club system. He has been contributing more key passes and engaging more in attacking.

Problems with Mbappe if there are, in my opinion, are he missed so many chances. He must sharpen his shot skills and turn his finishes more unpredictable for goalkeepers. He must change himself and must hide his intention to shot at what side of the goal. I consider Mbappe is similar to Rashford as they simply try to shot as most powerful as possible. That does not increase probability to score goals.

Yesterday Neymar was not in the squad. Did Mbappe stays at Paris St. German... that has to do with Neymar. There is currently no friendship between Mbappe and Neymar, if you believe the media. Neymar should leave Paris and then Mbappe would stay until 2025, if that does not happen probably both will not have a great future in Paris. Neymar has another problem, he has to testify in court because of fraud. It is about the transfer in 2013 from Santos to Barcelona and how much money was really paid. Paris is looking for a new club for Neymar although he has scored 9 goals in 11 league games. Mbappe has scored only 1 more goal, so 2 yesterday against AC Ajaccio.

[onecall123]

PSG's gameplay in this match was outstanding. They are performing very carefully in this match. They did not attack much in this match. But every attack by PSG players was very organized and planned. I know Ajaccio is not a strong team. Even so, PSG's match strategy seems good enough to me. The most important thing is that the bond between Mbappe and Messi has become stronger in this match. Mbappe scored two goals and assisted Messi, and Mbappe assisted one of Messi's goals. If the understanding between the players of the team is good, the performance of PSG will improve more.

Although there are many rumors that there are many internal tensions between the PSG players, but the gameplay shown by PSG is really quite good, teamwork and chemistry between players have been well formed in every match, Ajaccio is not a formidable opponent for PSG but the core from that match, in my opinion, how do we see if Galtier seems to be able to suppress the egos of the star players to be able to work well together, as can be seen in the scheme for the second goal created by messi with a slick collaboration with mbappe.

They kept showing their class regardless of how many rumors were floating around. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe combination impressed us a lot despite Ajaccio being not a formidable opponent! In my opinion, Mbappe is one of the best players in the world. No matter how much criticism he receives, I still love him. Keeping friendships with other players allows him to be the player he wishes to be. A marvelous goal and two assists make Messi unstoppable against Ajaccio. Wishing them continued success in their relationship.

[KTChampions]

They kept showing their class regardless of how many rumors were floating around. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe combination impressed us a lot despite Ajaccio being not a formidable opponent! In my opinion, Mbappe is one of the best players in the world. No matter how much criticism he receives, I still love him. Keeping friendships with other players allows him to be the player he wishes to be. A marvelous goal and two assists make Messi unstoppable against Ajaccio. Wishing them continued success in their relationship.

In the absence of Neymar, Messi and Mbappe chalked up all the scoring in the game - rather greedily I must say  Mbappe has 2 goals and an assist, while Messi has the opposite. Excellent teamwork. However, this is an ordinary result and it would be strange if it were different in a game with a team that is one step away from the relegation zone.

[execijutiere]

In the Montpellier-Lyon match, Lyon dominated the first half. As a result of this dominant play, they scored the first goal and are now 1-0 up. I think Lyon should end this bad run, they are really bad this year and if they don't do something they might not even go to the European Cup. They need to win this game and motivate for the next games. They were doing very well in the first 5 weeks. 4 wins and 1 draw in the first 5 weeks.

[Google+]

PSG's gameplay in this match was outstanding. They are performing very carefully in this match. They did not attack much in this match. But every attack by PSG players was very organized and planned. I know Ajaccio is not a strong team. Even so, PSG's match strategy seems good enough to me. The most important thing is that the bond between Mbappe and Messi has become stronger in this match. Mbappe scored two goals and assisted Messi, and Mbappe assisted one of Messi's goals. If the understanding between the players of the team is good, the performance of PSG will improve more.

Although there are many rumors that there are many internal tensions between the PSG players, but the gameplay shown by PSG is really quite good, teamwork and chemistry between players have been well formed in every match, Ajaccio is not a formidable opponent for PSG but the core from that match, in my opinion, how do we see if Galtier seems to be able to suppress the egos of the star players to be able to work well together, as can be seen in the scheme for the second goal created by messi with a slick collaboration with mbappe.

Internal tensions between PSG players only occur in the dressing room, or rather outside the field. When they have formed a squad in the game, the players must show a professional attitude to honor the contract.
They are on the same team, this condition is the same as the difference in understanding between brother and sister. When in front of their parents they have to get along and show politeness to make it look like nothing is happening.

[püsür]

PSG's gameplay in this match was outstanding. They are performing very carefully in this match. They did not attack much in this match. But every attack by PSG players was very organized and planned. I know Ajaccio is not a strong team. Even so, PSG's match strategy seems good enough to me. The most important thing is that the bond between Mbappe and Messi has become stronger in this match. Mbappe scored two goals and assisted Messi, and Mbappe assisted one of Messi's goals. If the understanding between the players of the team is good, the performance of PSG will improve more.

Although there are many rumors that there are many internal tensions between the PSG players, but the gameplay shown by PSG is really quite good, teamwork and chemistry between players have been well formed in every match, Ajaccio is not a formidable opponent for PSG but the core from that match, in my opinion, how do we see if Galtier seems to be able to suppress the egos of the star players to be able to work well together, as can be seen in the scheme for the second goal created by messi with a slick collaboration with mbappe.

Even though Mbappe wasted so many passes from Messi, they were looking like having a good teamwork. Messi is playing great. This season, he has 13 goals and 10 assists in 17 games in all lanes. I'm not even counting his dribbles, the clear opportunities he created, his effective ideas, and the positions he missed. He would have scored more than 20 goals now if it weren't for his shots that hit the pole. If he gets a good place in the champions league and the world cup, he might win the Ballon d'Or next time. But there is another important point. The PSG forward line is great, but they've certainly put in a lot of positions defensively. If they don't do what the coach wants in terms of defense, the champions league cup will be a dream this year.

[Furious 7]

PSG's gameplay in this match was outstanding. They are performing very carefully in this match. They did not attack much in this match. But every attack by PSG players was very organized and planned. I know Ajaccio is not a strong team. Even so, PSG's match strategy seems good enough to me. The most important thing is that the bond between Mbappe and Messi has become stronger in this match. Mbappe scored two goals and assisted Messi, and Mbappe assisted one of Messi's goals. If the understanding between the players of the team is good, the performance of PSG will improve more.

Although there are many rumors that there are many internal tensions between the PSG players, but the gameplay shown by PSG is really quite good, teamwork and chemistry between players have been well formed in every match, Ajaccio is not a formidable opponent for PSG but the core from that match, in my opinion, how do we see if Galtier seems to be able to suppress the egos of the star players to be able to work well together, as can be seen in the scheme for the second goal created by messi with a slick collaboration with mbappe.

This can happen because apart from Ligue 1 it is definitely not a difficult place for them, especially with the quality of players who are above average.
Their gameplay is bad even in teamwork, in fact they can still win, let alone they play well.
But indeed in this match they are actually still very good, especially with Mbappe who seems to have started to improve his emotions and is more trying to mingle with other players.

[MuffinMaster]

They kept showing their class regardless of how many rumors were floating around. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe combination impressed us a lot despite Ajaccio being not a formidable opponent! In my opinion, Mbappe is one of the best players in the world. No matter how much criticism he receives, I still love him. Keeping friendships with other players allows him to be the player he wishes to be. A marvelous goal and two assists make Messi unstoppable against Ajaccio. Wishing them continued success in their relationship.

In the absence of Neymar, Messi and Mbappe chalked up all the scoring in the game - rather greedily I must say  Mbappe has 2 goals and an assist, while Messi has the opposite. Excellent teamwork. However, this is an ordinary result and it would be strange if it were different in a game with a team that is one step away from the relegation zone.

I see a lot of upside in this game for PSG. Their team player bonding has increased. The best thing was that Mbappe was giving Messi the ball to score, and Messi was able to score brilliantly. If PSG's inner affairs are revealed by the players during the match, it is not characteristic of any good player. Hope PSG will come back in a big way.

[nara1892]

They kept showing their class regardless of how many rumors were floating around. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe combination impressed us a lot despite Ajaccio being not a formidable opponent! In my opinion, Mbappe is one of the best players in the world. No matter how much criticism he receives, I still love him. Keeping friendships with other players allows him to be the player he wishes to be. A marvelous goal and two assists make Messi unstoppable against Ajaccio. Wishing them continued success in their relationship.

In the absence of Neymar, Messi and Mbappe chalked up all the scoring in the game - rather greedily I must say  Mbappe has 2 goals and an assist, while Messi has the opposite. Excellent teamwork. However, this is an ordinary result and it would be strange if it were different in a game with a team that is one step away from the relegation zone.

No one doubts Mbappe's ability on the pitch. But most people regret the behavior he has shown lately. If he can reduce or even eliminate his selfishness I'm sure he will develop much better. We can see if he plays with good teamwork he can bring out his full potential. I was wondering if he was in a bad mood when he was involved in tension with his teammates? Yes, I think his mood has an effect on the attitude he has shown so far.
Paris Saint Germain's victory is nothing strange, because the victory was predicted beforehand.

[bitgolden]

Yesterday Neymar was not in the squad. Did Mbappe stays at Paris St. German... that has to do with Neymar. There is currently no friendship between Mbappe and Neymar, if you believe the media. Neymar should leave Paris and then Mbappe would stay until 2025, if that does not happen probably both will not have a great future in Paris. Neymar has another problem, he has to testify in court because of fraud. It is about the transfer in 2013 from Santos to Barcelona and how much money was really paid. Paris is looking for a new club for Neymar although he has scored 9 goals in 11 league games. Mbappe has scored only 1 more goal, so 2 yesterday against AC Ajaccio.

I do not think that all those drama that papers write are true Neymar wasn't available for his case, and he was in court which is the reason why he wasn't available, and that's understandable, it's a big deal and threatens him with jail, and his family too, and not wanting to play right now makes sense.

But, I doubt that mbappe and Neymar is as enemies as people make them out to be. These are professional players who make 100+ million a year combined, I doubt that they would really care about these petty stuff and they would just play and have fun, we have seen this last time they played and assisted each other, they just care about winning and that's it, all these other stuff are made up for selling more papers. Same with 2 years of saying Mbappe will leave for Real, everyone said that, and talked about that and newspapers wrote about that, what happened? He stayed in PSG in the end.

[Alisha-k]

They kept showing their class regardless of how many rumors were floating around. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe combination impressed us a lot despite Ajaccio being not a formidable opponent! In my opinion, Mbappe is one of the best players in the world. No matter how much criticism he receives, I still love him. Keeping friendships with other players allows him to be the player he wishes to be. A marvelous goal and two assists make Messi unstoppable against Ajaccio. Wishing them continued success in their relationship.

In the absence of Neymar, Messi and Mbappe chalked up all the scoring in the game - rather greedily I must say  Mbappe has 2 goals and an assist, while Messi has the opposite. Excellent teamwork. However, this is an ordinary result and it would be strange if it were different in a game with a team that is one step away from the relegation zone.

I see a lot of upside in this game for PSG. Their team player bonding has increased. The best thing was that Mbappe was giving Messi the ball to score, and Messi was able to score brilliantly. If PSG's inner affairs are revealed by the players during the match, it is not characteristic of any good player. Hope PSG will come back in a big way.

The very reason the PSG management had to sign all three into the club. But unfortunately everyone choose to create profiles for themselves independently. Mbappe and Messi team work was excellent against Ajaccio if they can get more of this PSG will become the most dreaded club in the CL. All this happened in Nyemar absence instead of the usual 4-3-3 formation a 4-3-1-2 game them a big win.

[Bobrox]

Yesterday Neymar was not in the squad. Did Mbappe stays at Paris St. German... that has to do with Neymar. There is currently no friendship between Mbappe and Neymar, if you believe the media. Neymar should leave Paris and then Mbappe would stay until 2025, if that does not happen probably both will not have a great future in Paris. Neymar has another problem, he has to testify in court because of fraud. It is about the transfer in 2013 from Santos to Barcelona and how much money was really paid. Paris is looking for a new club for Neymar although he has scored 9 goals in 11 league games. Mbappe has scored only 1 more goal, so 2 yesterday against AC Ajaccio.

I don't think have serious problem between Neymar and Mbappe after watching last games both player success give 3 points for PSG when defeating Marseille, seems media have contribution and more over when publish between friendship between Neymar and Mbappe. Last match against with Marseille Mbappe have contribution giving assists to Neymar and seems between them not any problem yet despite on games between Ajaccio Neymar not in player list. I think not any problem yet again whatever Neymar absent just have confirmed by PSG manager, lets waiting when PSG have play at champion league, will Neymar back to starting eleven again and playing together with Mbappe?

[bekti3]

Yesterday Neymar was not in the squad. Did Mbappe stays at Paris St. German... that has to do with Neymar. There is currently no friendship between Mbappe and Neymar, if you believe the media. Neymar should leave Paris and then Mbappe would stay until 2025, if that does not happen probably both will not have a great future in Paris. Neymar has another problem, he has to testify in court because of fraud. It is about the transfer in 2013 from Santos to Barcelona and how much money was really paid. Paris is looking for a new club for Neymar although he has scored 9 goals in 11 league games. Mbappe has scored only 1 more goal, so 2 yesterday against AC Ajaccio.

I don't think have serious problem between Neymar and Mbappe after watching last games both player success give 3 points for PSG when defeating Marseille, seems media have contribution and more over when publish between friendship between Neymar and Mbappe. Last match against with Marseille Mbappe have contribution giving assists to Neymar and seems between them not any problem yet despite on games between Ajaccio Neymar not in player list. I think not any problem yet again whatever Neymar absent just have confirmed by PSG manager, lets waiting when PSG have play at champion league, will Neymar back to starting eleven again and playing together with Mbappe?

This exaggerated report is certain because the media are of course still looking for news about this. Even though in some cases there have been incidents between Neymar and Mbappe recorded, of course there are exaggerated reports and the media is one of the biggest players in this.
Yesterday's match Neymar was not there because he was still undergoing trial for allegations of corruption and fraud so that Mbappe and Messi were the ones who had more roles.

[longyenthanh]

Yesterday Neymar was not in the squad. Did Mbappe stays at Paris St. German... that has to do with Neymar. There is currently no friendship between Mbappe and Neymar, if you believe the media. Neymar should leave Paris and then Mbappe would stay until 2025, if that does not happen probably both will not have a great future in Paris. Neymar has another problem, he has to testify in court because of fraud. It is about the transfer in 2013 from Santos to Barcelona and how much money was really paid. Paris is looking for a new club for Neymar although he has scored 9 goals in 11 league games. Mbappe has scored only 1 more goal, so 2 yesterday against AC Ajaccio.

I don't think have serious problem between Neymar and Mbappe after watching last games both player success give 3 points for PSG when defeating Marseille, seems media have contribution and more over when publish between friendship between Neymar and Mbappe. Last match against with Marseille Mbappe have contribution giving assists to Neymar and seems between them not any problem yet despite on games between Ajaccio Neymar not in player list. I think not any problem yet again whatever Neymar absent just have confirmed by PSG manager, lets waiting when PSG have play at champion league, will Neymar back to starting eleven again and playing together with Mbappe?

Messi Mbappe's combination was something to watch. But Mbappe missed some good chances which is very bad for a team. In addition, the way Mbappe played in harmony with everyone in this game is appreciated. If everyone in the team plays together like this, it will be possible to achieve something big for the team.

[nara1892]

I do not think that all those drama that papers write are true Neymar wasn't available for his case, and he was in court which is the reason why he wasn't available, and that's understandable, it's a big deal and threatens him with jail, and his family too, and not wanting to play right now makes sense.

But, I doubt that mbappe and Neymar is as enemies as people make them out to be. These are professional players who make 100+ million a year combined, I doubt that they would really care about these petty stuff and they would just play and have fun, we have seen this last time they played and assisted each other, they just care about winning and that's it, all these other stuff are made up for selling more papers. Same with 2 years of saying Mbappe will leave for Real, everyone said that, and talked about that and newspapers wrote about that, what happened? He stayed in PSG in the end.

True, this is something difficult because it is certain that he will be very busy with some things that must be resolved in the matter that concerns him right now.
The case is big enough that it definitely takes time and it's quite natural that he's not in the squad because this is a process that needs to be resolved and Neymar will definitely focus on resolving this first.
As for the actual enmity for this dispute, there must have been and it is evident that we know that they have had several fights in the field but hostile is a word that doesn't really fit because regardless of anything this is probably just an enlarged story and that's very reasonable because the media always focuses on the news that exaggerated and this is the right moment to make news like this.