French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[snipie]

It is Lens that I hope can put pressure on Paris Saint Germain, because they are the closest team to PSG by only 5 points. Indeed, I realize that in Ligue 1, a distance of 5 points is a distance that will be difficult to catch, especially when the team at the top is Paris Saint Germain, even though they can still lose points, it will be very difficult to beat them, not only to beat them but holding a draw also requires very hard work and is followed by enormous luck. Just look at their stats at the moment, they have created 43 and conceded only 9 goals in 15 games. If on average they create 2 or even close to 3 goals in every match.

Lens will play vs Nice then vs PSG in the next two rounds of Ligue 1. That's mean simply that this 5 points gap might be very fragile. They might get a chance and pass Nice but what about PSG? I doubt PSG will let Lens win and reduce the gap. The odds are close vs Nice but lower vs PSG.

[blue Snow]

PSG vs Strasbourg is playing tomorrow. After the break of the world cup in 2022, Mbappe, Neymar, Hakimi, and Messi come back to be friends again together fight in the club. Maybe they have still a bit stiff after be against each other, but we know they are professional which care more than club. So, Vs Strasbourg, I believe they can not have problem to win at least 2 goals, because when we look how hard Strasbourg fight on degradation zone, PSG squad will not difficult to win again in a row while Strasbourg will have problem on official.

[bering]

PSG vs Strasbourg is playing tomorrow. After the break of the world cup in 2022, Mbappe, Neymar, Hakimi, and Messi come back to be friends again together fight in the club. Maybe they have still a bit stiff after be against each other, but we know they are professional which care more than club. So, Vs Strasbourg, I believe they can not have problem to win at least 2 goals, because when we look how hard Strasbourg fight on degradation zone, PSG squad will not difficult to win again in a row while Strasbourg will have problem on official.

This is apparently easy match for PSG because Strasbourg is very weak even they are strong candidate to be relegated this season because they only can able to get 1 win from 15 matches however for betting options the bookie provide @1.22 odds for PSG this indeed very low but i can understand about it because PSG is favourite team but slightly better if we pick over 2.5 goals because this option has odds @1.35 and according to their meetings statistics PSG can able to wins from Strasbourg with 3 goals margin or more several times and today too i think it's not so different and for this match probably over 2.5 goals is good instead of PSG win

[hd49728]

Here I agreed about this mostly media needs something for the better viewer ship and in last few seasons we have first Messi and then Ronaldo now as these both ends, so they are now playing dirty games with this new generation player Mbappé who is doing good in this team and already won player of the tournament award in Qatar final even we have no official statement from any party and things looking good for all with Real Madrid is also having their targeted players into their team which mean they are not in connection with anything related to Mbappé after he skips them for PSG in last season.

Messi nearly came to his down side in the past season with too bad performance in PSG but he returned strongly in this season. Ronaldo is in contrast and he has similar situation like Messi in the past season.

At their ages, they will no longer have enough time to play and if they make any return, it might be their last time to return to top-notch level and performances. It is too soon to say everything ended for Cristiano Ronaldo. We must wait a few months or a next season to know and confirm this fact. With Messi, even he has a good season until December, it's too optimistic to think he will be able to maintain it for too many more years.

Mbappé and Real Madrid were in engagement, but now things are completely changed with PSG is also seriously involved in Champions League win and Real Madrid is also looking for other replacements hopefully media will also leave this all and try to have some better things for viewers in near future instead of having Mbappé and Real Madrid love affair.

The drama and change of Mbappe in the last summer caused to a bad thinking in Real Madrid about Mbappe. It can be a big barrier for Mbappe transfer to Real Madrid because he needs them more than they need him.

I am curious to see how Mbappe and Real Madrid will close their transfer drama on media. Will they come to each other after all?

[tulusikhlas]

PSG vs Strasbourg is playing tomorrow. After the break of the world cup in 2022, Mbappe, Neymar, Hakimi, and Messi come back to be friends again together fight in the club. Maybe they have still a bit stiff after be against each other, but we know they are professional which care more than club. So, Vs Strasbourg, I believe they can not have problem to win at least 2 goals, because when we look how hard Strasbourg fight on degradation zone, PSG squad will not difficult to win again in a row while Strasbourg will have problem on official.

This is a competition that requires them to cooperate with each other, unlike before in the World Cup where they had to beat each other to win the title. Certainly this match looks like it will be very easy for Paris Saint Germain, I even see that in this match they will win with a fairly crushing score. It's not an exaggeration to say that because the difference between the two teams is very clear.

[fullhdpixel]

It is Lens that I hope can put pressure on Paris Saint Germain, because they are the closest team to PSG by only 5 points. Indeed, I realize that in Ligue 1, a distance of 5 points is a distance that will be difficult to catch, especially when the team at the top is Paris Saint Germain, even though they can still lose points, it will be very difficult to beat them, not only to beat them but holding a draw also requires very hard work and is followed by enormous luck. Just look at their stats at the moment, they have created 43 and conceded only 9 goals in 15 games. If on average they create 2 or even close to 3 goals in every match.

Lens will play vs Nice then vs PSG in the next two rounds of Ligue 1. That's mean simply that this 5 points gap might be very fragile. They might get a chance and pass Nice but what about PSG? I doubt PSG will let Lens win and reduce the gap. The odds are close vs Nice but lower vs PSG.

Even right now Lens is at the second spot, but their away form is not good as they already lost few points against Lille and few other weaker teams which will help Nice as well because they are also improving their performance and try to give tough fight to Lens and in case of having draw they can lose few more points and gape could be seven or eight points with next match is against PSG which is also not easy and if they are able to have full points this could be good but most chances we will have this same gape for some more weeks after this may be having few changes, but these are not going to hurt PSG with their current quality and performance, but Lens can go in trouble but if they want to keep this rank and performance then surely they need to work hard and having good performance after break as well.

[MoonOfLife]

PSG vs Strasbourg is playing tomorrow. After the break of the world cup in 2022, Mbappe, Neymar, Hakimi, and Messi come back to be friends again together fight in the club. Maybe they have still a bit stiff after be against each other, but we know they are professional which care more than club. So, Vs Strasbourg, I believe they can not have problem to win at least 2 goals, because when we look how hard Strasbourg fight on degradation zone, PSG squad will not difficult to win again in a row while Strasbourg will have problem on official.

Mbappe and Messi were enemies at the World Cup. But now they are teammates. They will play in the same team. And if Messi, Neymar, Mbappe and Ramos continue to perform well, PSG have the ability to win against any team. Strasbourg is a very weak team. They have won just one match this season. My guess PSG team will win against Strasbourg by at least 3 goals. Both Messi and Mbappe will score.

[rozak]

Mbappe and Messi were enemies at the World Cup. But now they are teammates. They will play in the same team. And if Messi, Neymar, Mbappe and Ramos continue to perform well, PSG have the ability to win against any team. Strasbourg is a very weak team. They have won just one match this season. My guess PSG team will win against Strasbourg by at least 3 goals. Both Messi and Mbappe will score.

in the French Ligue 1, I wouldn't look at any other team than PSG. although sometimes they perform badly, in the end, the champion is PSG. no other club is as powerful as PSG in Ligue 1. as long as other clubs don't have enough money like PSG. it will be hard to compete within the league. the others would probably only be fighting for second and third place.

[rendravolt]

I think the media just want to massively exaggerate the rumors of Mbappe going to Real Madrid and they only want to make money from this news. The problem is that Mbappe and Real Madrid are interested in each other, it could happen, but most likely it will also be another big news in the future and the rumors that have been circulating will be closed either by Real Madrid.

Here I agreed about this mostly media needs something for the better viewer ship and in last few seasons we have first Messi and then Ronaldo now as these both ends, so they are now playing dirty games with this new generation player Mbappé who is doing good in this team and already won player of the tournament award in Qatar final even we have no official statement from any party and things looking good for all with Real Madrid is also having their targeted players into their team which mean they are not in connection with anything related to Mbappé after he skips them for PSG in last season.

Mbappé and Real Madrid were in engagement, but now things are completely changed with PSG is also seriously involved in Champions League win and Real Madrid is also looking for other replacements hopefully media will also leave this all and try to have some better things for viewers in near future instead of having Mbappé and Real Madrid love affair.

It seems that the media will not be able to remain silent as long as Real Madrid and mbappe have not fully signed a contract, they know the land is productive and they will stop at nothing to report this to the whole world. We know that since the era of Messi and Ronaldo, all the media have been very enthusiastic when there was any news about the two of them, whereas maybe in another 2 years it could have ended and where else would the media make uproarious news that doesn't make sense.

Therefore, Mbappe, one of the people who is predicted to be the successor to the GOAT era, will always make headlines wherever he is, it's no wonder that the current giant of the football club, Real Madrid, is always annoyed by the media. But it seems that for now both Mbappe and PSG don't want to bother about this and they are still focused on Ligue 1 and the Champions League, of course, which they really want to win this season.

[Luzin]

in the French Ligue 1, I wouldn't look at any other team than PSG. although sometimes they perform badly, in the end, the champion is PSG. no other club is as powerful as PSG in Ligue 1. as long as other clubs don't have enough money like PSG. it will be hard to compete within the league. the others would probably only be fighting for second and third place.

Fifteen games without losing. Perfect record, I am sure and agree they are the Win of Ligue 1 and this season they will be champions. Tremendous financial strength makes them able to buy players and bring in achievements. At the moment they are in a good position the players seem ready to continue the League. I didn't get any news about the player's injury. In addition, Mbappe, Neymar and Messi are also ready and return to training together. So it looks like they're going to win easily.

[Z-tight]

Mbappe and Messi were enemies at the World Cup. But now they are teammates. They will play in the same team. And if Messi, Neymar, Mbappe and Ramos continue to perform well, PSG have the ability to win against any team.

They were not enemies, i would not call them that, they were opponents in the final, both of them trying to win the world cup for their own country, that is how football is, it is not the first time that club mates are opponents in International games, it happens many times and i don't know why the media is trying to create problems between messi and mbappe. Psg have everything they need, their three stars are playing at their best now and they can use this opportunity to win everything this season, the manager just has to manage all his stars well and make sure they are all happy, if they are happy they will win together.

[rahmad2nd]

PSG vs Strasbourg is playing tomorrow. After the break of the world cup in 2022, Mbappe, Neymar, Hakimi, and Messi come back to be friends again together fight in the club. Maybe they have still a bit stiff after be against each other, but we know they are professional which care more than club. So, Vs Strasbourg, I believe they can not have problem to win at least 2 goals, because when we look how hard Strasbourg fight on degradation zone, PSG squad will not difficult to win again in a row while Strasbourg will have problem on official.

Mbappe and Messi were enemies at the World Cup. But now they are teammates. They will play in the same team. And if Messi, Neymar, Mbappe and Ramos continue to perform well, PSG have the ability to win against any team. Strasbourg is a very weak team. They have won just one match this season. My guess PSG team will win against Strasbourg by at least 3 goals. Both Messi and Mbappe will score.

According to several sources that I read. initially, it was doubtful that Mbappe would appear against Strasbourg. however, I just read that Mbappe has confirmed he will play when Paris Saint Germain take on Strasbourg on Thursday morning. even so, in the morning match Mbappe will not be able to partner with Messi because, said Galtier, the Argentine star only returned in January.  apart from missing the match vs Strasbourg, Messi is also certain to miss the duel against Lens in the coming week. So, Messi will join the club between January 2 or 3.

On the other hand, one of the pillars of their defense is doubtful to play in this match. yes, Hakimi is not certain that he will join his team against Strasbourg later. As for Strasbourg, this team shouldn't be a team that will make it difficult for PSG later. and they are also in the relegation zone. So, the question is can PSG win the match with a landslide score. I want to see how PSG play without Messi as the playmaker.

[Getmon]

Mbappe and Messi were enemies at the World Cup. But now they are teammates. They will play in the same team. And if Messi, Neymar, Mbappe and Ramos continue to perform well, PSG have the ability to win against any team.

They were not enemies, i would not call them that, they were opponents in the final, both of them trying to win the world cup for their own country, that is how football is, it is not the first time that club mates are opponents in International games, it happens many times and i don't know why the media is trying to create problems between messi and mbappe. Psg have everything they need, their three stars are playing at their best now and they can use this opportunity to win everything this season, the manager just has to manage all his stars well and make sure they are all happy, if they are happy they will win together.

To call Messi and Mbappe enemies is excessive. The media is continuously needing something that can get consideration to begin a pattern. Despite this, I believe there is something deep within, particularly with regard to Mbappe, who has desired a move to Real Madrid. If Messi is not with Mbappe at PSG, I doubt he would try to force a move to Real Madrid earlier. It is a major mission for their manager to deal with circumstances and fulfill them with where they are. I really, really want PSG to win the UCL. I have not checked the betting markets but it is not an easy mission. Playing on the opposite side of Bayern Munich is generally intense. After the injury of Manuel Neuer, PSG may have a slight advantage, but their superstars must remain focused and collaborate effectively.

[Oluwa-btc]

Mbappe and Messi were enemies at the World Cup. But now they are teammates. They will play in the same team. And if Messi, Neymar, Mbappe and Ramos continue to perform well, PSG have the ability to win against any team.

They were not enemies, i would not call them that, they were opponents in the final, both of them trying to win the world cup for their own country, that is how football is, it is not the first time that club mates are opponents in International games, it happens many times and i don't know why the media is trying to create problems between messi and mbappe. Psg have everything they need, their three stars are playing at their best now and they can use this opportunity to win everything this season, the manager just has to manage all his stars well and make sure they are all happy, if they are happy they will win together.

I won't do that likewise because that's way too extreme but did you see the celebration Argentina had with Lionel Messi standing next to Emiliano Martinez who won the golden glove, he was found making mockery of Kylian Mbappe with Messi standing next to him. Shouldn't that be frowned upon by Messi ? But he was busy smiling like he loved the whole charade going on. That was disrespectful and that send a clear negativity across.

They're very professional but I feel like Kylian Mbappe no longer feels comfortable playing alongside Neymar Junior and Lionel Messi no more.

[piebeyb]

I think the media just want to massively exaggerate the rumors of Mbappe going to Real Madrid and they only want to make money from this news. The problem is that Mbappe and Real Madrid are interested in each other, it could happen, but most likely it will also be another big news in the future and the rumors that have been circulating will be closed either by Real Madrid.

after all which media doesn't want to make the news exaggerated, just like the media keeps talking about ronaldo and others to make money especially with news about mbappe and real madrid of course it's all to make money and that's how the media works 

[Slow death]

PSG vs Strasbourg is playing tomorrow. After the break of the world cup in 2022, Mbappe, Neymar, Hakimi, and Messi come back to be friends again together fight in the club. Maybe they have still a bit stiff after be against each other, but we know they are professional which care more than club.

messi wasn't playing alone against france, he was playing with other players from argentina and they were all defending their homeland, about that it must be clear, in the same way that in that game it could have been franca to win and messi would have had to accept the result and not create a problem at PSG, I think that with the high salary they earn they know very well how to separate things

So, Vs Strasbourg, I believe they can not have problem to win at least 2 goals, because when we look how hard Strasbourg fight on degradation zone, PSG squad will not difficult to win again in a row while Strasbourg will have problem on official.

 

what makes a team strong are the players and the name of the team, when a team is without its main players then that team stops being a very strong team and becomes an ordinary team, in my opinion this odd of @ 1.25 to PSG's favor is exaggerated because PGS has a high risk of drawing or losing in this game, I think the odd should be at @2.00 at least it would make more sense for me, but anyway I won't bet on this game, I had bet on the game and why That's why I canceled my bet

I think the media just want to massively exaggerate the rumors of Mbappe going to Real Madrid and they only want to make money from this news. The problem is that Mbappe and Real Madrid are interested in each other, it could happen, but most likely it will also be another big news in the future and the rumors that have been circulating will be closed either by Real Madrid.

after all which media doesn't want to make the news exaggerated, just like the media keeps talking about ronaldo and others to make money especially with news about mbappe and real madrid of course it's all to make money and that's how the media works 

I always prefer to believe the official statements of the teams, that's because they keep spreading rumors that most of the time it's all lies, real madrid doesn't need mbappe, they've already overcome that, they keep inventing things to make it seem that he's as important as the real madrid is begging for him. as for cristiano ronaldo, it is still not known which team he will play for, and it is not a good situation for him, it seems that it is not being easy for him to get a team

[shinratensei_]

PSG vs Strasbourg is playing tomorrow. After the break of the world cup in 2022, Mbappe, Neymar, Hakimi, and Messi come back to be friends again together fight in the club. Maybe they have still a bit stiff after be against each other, but we know they are professional which care more than club. So, Vs Strasbourg, I believe they can not have problem to win at least 2 goals, because when we look how hard Strasbourg fight on degradation zone, PSG squad will not difficult to win again in a row while Strasbourg will have problem on official.

This is a competition that requires them to cooperate with each other, unlike before in the World Cup where they had to beat each other to win the title. Certainly this match looks like it will be very easy for Paris Saint Germain, I even see that in this match they will win with a fairly crushing score. It's not an exaggeration to say that because the difference between the two teams is very clear.

Agreed, that's no need to say anymore about the result from the match. Strasbourg needs a miracle to win the match against PSG. The gap is too far. PSG was a world class team while strasbourg was a small team. PSG has so many world class players and the club can also be considered as the most expensive club in the world with so many players with biggest salary in the football. Easy point for PSG. PSG will always dominating the french league.

[Bobrox]

Fifteen games without losing. Perfect record, I am sure and agree they are the Win of Ligue 1 and this season they will be champions. Tremendous financial strength makes them able to buy players and bring in achievements. At the moment they are in a good position the players seem ready to continue the League. I didn't get any news about the player's injury. In addition, Mbappe, Neymar and Messi are also ready and return to training together. So it looks like they're going to win easily.

Financial factors are one of the reasons why PSG is a team that is difficult to beat in Ligue 1 and are able to appear consistently with 13 wins and 2 draws from 15 matches. Comparison with other Ligue 1 team participants faced difficult with financial budget when recruiting new or star player, the gap in player quality is the current difference that exists in Ligue 1 between PSG and other teams.

Seems one step left with PSG dominance in Ligue 1 with consistency performance and have 5 points left from Lens at current standing position will make everything easy for PSG consistency become the winner of Ligue 1. Has little problem facing right now with Lionel Messi still not announced yet about his future keep extended contract with PSG or leaving after his contract expiry next year.

[ShowOff]

PSG has been doing very well in the Champions League this season. Coach Galtier has managed to stabilize the team's performance by solving the internal problems of the team. And more importantly, Neymar has not suffered any injuries this season. The trio of Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe are playing very well. Hence, PSG's chances of winning the Champions League title this season are higher than in any previous season. Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar are in great form. It will be challenging for any team in the Champions League to beat PSG without these three players facing injuries.

I don't really believe that Christophe Galtier can repay Nasser Al-Khelaifi's faith this season by winning the Champions League title. But I don't doubt the quality of PSG's current players even though they have always failed in the previous few seasons. Galtier needs to convince Nasser Al-Khelaifi by qualifying for the quarter-finals and so on where in the round of 16 the toughest challenge is beating Bayern Munich.

Their attacking trio has played well this season, they are also in top form even though the oblique issue after the World Cup continues to stir up the media about the relationship between Mbappe and Messi. Galtier as the current coach also denied rumors stating that the relationship between the two superstars was fine. The media must be more credible in reporting something, those are rumors that really don't matter.

[LUCKMCFLY]

But if PSG this season might be able to get to the Champions League final match, then I'm sure Mbappe will stay at PSG. Because moving to Real Madrid too I think the competition in La Liga is the same, because Real Madrid is also always the favorite and it's the same situation with PSG in Ligue 1.
Although indeed, in La Liga there are opponents who at least have the same quality as Barcelona. Meanwhile, at this moment for PSG in Ligue 1, even though sometimes PSG also only gets draws and also loses, in the end PSG will still be at the top of the Ligue 1 standings.

The situation is at least the same as Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and therefore, if Mbappe can take PSG further in the Champions League then I'm pretty sure Mbappe will stay at PSG maybe for a longer time.
Because the benchmark right now is only about the Champions League, because their target of being strong in the local league has at least been achieved. Also, if Mbappe can lead PSG to win the Champions League title too then it is very possible for Mbappe to get the Ballon d'Or and therefore, basically the potential for achievement for Mbappe at PSG is very big if he can get many top achievements.

Winning the Champions League will not stop Mbappe from leaving if he is bent on saying goodbye to ligue 1. Madrid almost finalized the deal of bringing him over to  laliga before he got a mouth watering offer from PSG to extend his contract. Mbappe is one player who loves good football, which made him consider the initial offer from Madrid. If he fails to win the CL in PSG for two years consecutive, he might decide to go on loan to PSG since his contract extends till 2025 at PSG.

I know we are almost certain that Mbappé is not intending to stay at PSG. But what happens if PSG just offers him another stupid contract which will give him a stupid amount of money and he decides to stay, again?

Because at this point, I am not convinced that the target of Mbappé is to have a legacy. I honestly think that money is more important for him. I am quite certain that PSG will be able to have a respectable result in the Champions League. And obviously, PSG will also win the Ligue-1 title. These are going to be enough for Mbappé to stay in the PSG squad.

Real Madrid are not interested in Mbappé at this moment as far as I know. At this point, it is also not going to be surprising if he stays in the PSG squad or leaves. And I will have to disagree on one thing which is I don’t see Mbappé winning too many things with PSG. At least he is not looking to leave a legacy behind, that’s for sure.

I think that Mbappé should mature even more, yes, he is a very good player, young and has a very exquisite football technique, but he has to be more humble, there is no team called Mbappé, he cannot choose who to play with and With whom not, that's what the managers and the technical director are for, where would the player go? They don't want him in Madrid, he rejected the offer and Floretino is not a man who is characterized by giving second chances, for me he stays at PSG, there is no other way, and if Argentina wins he has to see everything they will do to him to Messi in his honor for having won, I think that because he is like that, things are not going well for Mbappé.

PSG will be able to win their matche against Strasbourg whether they play with Messi and Mbappe or not. PSg has quality players which Strasbourg doesn't have.
The Epl started today and big clubs won their first match, it is expected that when legue 1 resumes, PSG should also be able to win their first match.

Strasbourg is weak this season and it is unlikely to see them competing PSG even without its stars. The odds are way in favour of PSG which is playing home in Parc des Princes. BTW, It is hard to compare EPL teams with teams in the other leagues.

Strasbourg had an interesting match against Marseille though, they were losing 2-0 and equalized in the 2nd half, but I still can't see PSG not winning this match, but probably not with a big score, both teams to score is good but PSG's defense is decent this season in ligue 1, so I would avoid it especially because it's after a long break.

Well I don't know if they can win or not, what became clear to me after the World Cup is that I couldn't call any team weak for now because they could surprise you, now Messi will miss 3 games with PSG because according to what he would stay in Rosario, because having won the mjundial because Messi is still partying, and I think he will have those well-deserved vacations, Mbappé will play for sure, I don't think the player has any problem being able to put any "but" to say no, yes He went to train after losing the cup, I think he is very committed to his career and his team in that aspect, not bad, it's a very professional attitude.

As it stands, Lionel Messi is the lone Paris Saint-Germain player who featured at the 2022 FIFA World Cup who has not yet returned to the club to begin preparations for the second half of the season. Since the 2022 World Cup Final, Messi has spent nearly every day celebrating the dramatic win over France, and he also spent Christmas Day with his family back home in Argentina.

Source: https://psgtalk.com/2022/12/report-pinpoints-just-when-messi-will-return-to-psg-after-the-2022-world-cup/