French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[D-law]

PSG is one of the best teams in Ligue 1. The whole team of PSG is very strong. The team currently has three of the best players in the world in its attack. On the other hand, the defensive midfielders are absolutely amazing, if they play at their best, PSG will surely be champions this year.

PSG ultimate target this season is the UEFA trophy, they need to lift that title at all costs. PSG are balance in their style of football, they always ranked first in the France ligue 1 table. The Parisians have much more players credibility than any other team in the league, they're the giant of France league with no single doubt to pull. Their attacking frontlines is sharp-edged with good contribution from the midfielders and defenders. The management board in a bona fide order with stability of assets and funds.

They are looking sharp and ready waiting for the Champions League to begin successfully
Winning league one is not a new thing no more for them.
The midfielder's are the problem they are not very creative thryy do not support attack with too much passes.

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[hahay]

We have a game that may change somewhat although I don't believe at all that something will change in this league,but the game of Lens vs Paris if Lens wins,it can give us a false hope that maybe the Ligue 1 is still open and that Paris is not dominating as long as they have done in the previous seasons.I would love for Lens to win but seeing that they play more in a defensive way,they have conceded the less goals compared to most teams of the Ligue 1 makes me think that they will have difficulty winning against Paris at this direct clash.

I don't think there is any changes will happen in the legue 1. The only mistake that I am expecting is for PSG to draw with Lens or any other small club but I don't expect them to lose.
Just like what happened to Manchester City, they drew thus weekend.
This will be the worse situation of PSG and not lose.

If you see that Lens is currently in second place, then it is unlikely that you will say that Lens is a weak team or a small team. Also, Lens isn't the only team that has conceded the fewest goals so far, due to the fact PSG have conceded the same number of goals as Lens. Therefore, perhaps these two currently have a better defense than the other teams but Lens is not the only one.
Apart from that, Lens was also unbeaten by PSG last season. From the two matches they played last season, the final result was a 1-1 draw.

Amazingly, Lens so far this season always gets full points when he plays at home and that is a better record than PSG's home results so far this season.
What's more, for tomorrow's match Lens will also play at home and PSG's situation and condition are still not entirely good, because there are still several key PSG players who cannot be played. With these factors, at least I would doubt PSG to win but for a draw at least it's still possible to happen.

[Docnaster]

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If you see that Lens is currently in second place, then it is unlikely that you will say that Lens is a weak team or a small team. Also, Lens isn't the only team that has conceded the fewest goals so far, due to the fact PSG have conceded the same number of goals as Lens. Therefore, perhaps these two currently have a better defense than the other teams but Lens is not the only one.
Apart from that, Lens was also unbeaten by PSG last season. From the two matches they played last season, the final result was a 1-1 draw.

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You didn't have to blame me for saying this because in the past some clubs have raised the hope of people that they can challenge PSG in the title race but to no avail.
If not for Nice that really tried some seasons ago.
This is the same situation griping Bundesliga with Bayern Munich as the birth owners

[Doell]

Lionel Messi absent for PSG match against Lens at tomorrow.

I don't have ideas about PSG service giving to their player participants in World Cup 2022 between Lionel Messi and Mbappe, actually both players last match in final World Cup but few days later Mbappe back to the team and filled in line up for first match PSG against Strasbourg. Have official announcement from PSG about 20 players list preparing against Lens on next match and Lionel Messi still absent and his name not in the list. I don't know what difference between Lionel Messi and Mbappe because they have the same match in World Cup but not returning back to the team until absent two matches for PSG.

According to the news I've read Messi will continue to the Holidays until after the new year, so that might be a strong reason PSG didn't register Messi in the previous game and tomorrow, nor is there an official date set for when Messi will return to PSG. There is no difference here because Messi will be ready for PSG later, but the match against Lens tomorrow I think squad PSG is still capable at least for a draw.

[savetheFORUM]

We have a game that may change somewhat although I don't believe at all that something will change in this league,but the game of Lens vs Paris if Lens wins,it can give us a false hope that maybe the Ligue 1 is still open and that Paris is not dominating as long as they have done in the previous seasons.I would love for Lens to win but seeing that they play more in a defensive way,they have conceded the less goals compared to most teams of the Ligue 1 makes me think that they will have difficulty winning against Paris at this direct clash.

I don't think there is any changes will happen in the legue 1. The only mistake that I am expecting is for PSG to draw with Lens or any other small club but I don't expect them to lose.
Just like what happened to Manchester City, they drew thus weekend.
This will be the worse situation of PSG and not lose.

I also agreed about this no change is going to happen in the league table because we already watch how things are going into different leagues after the break and here the worst thing happen just draw nothing else Lens attack is not powerful even their defense is good and doing impressive job, but attack is one of the weakest in top five teams which can't allow them to have any beneficial result against top rank teams as we watch in last match they completely fail to score any goal against Nice but now if they are able to have draw against PSG definitely it's going to be one of the best for them with most chances they could be able to survive at this spot for some more weeks because surely things could be changed in coming days.

[Rabi3]

Lionel Messi absent for PSG match against Lens at tomorrow.

I don't have ideas about PSG service giving to their player participants in World Cup 2022 between Lionel Messi and Mbappe, actually both players last match in final World Cup but few days later Mbappe back to the team and filled in line up for first match PSG against Strasbourg. Have official announcement from PSG about 20 players list preparing against Lens on next match and Lionel Messi still absent and his name not in the list. I don't know what difference between Lionel Messi and Mbappe because they have the same match in World Cup but not returning back to the team until absent two matches for PSG.

According to the news I've read Messi will continue to the Holidays until after the new year, so that might be a strong reason PSG didn't register Messi in the previous game and tomorrow, nor is there an official date set for when Messi will return to PSG. There is no difference here because Messi will be ready for PSG later, but the match against Lens tomorrow I think squad PSG is still capable at least for a draw.

it will be a very tough match for PSG though, but i think Mbappe can find it as a chance to show his worth, i kinda want to bet on him to score against Lens, it seems tough but i got a feeling that he will score, and PSG might even win the match, one thing i learned in the last world cup is to never underestimate Mbappe, he can score at anytime of the match.

[hd49728]

I don't think there is any changes will happen in the legue 1. The only mistake that I am expecting is for PSG to draw with Lens or any other small club but I don't expect them to lose.

PSG will win this Ligue 1 in 2022 - 2023. With what Messi, Neymar and Mbappe have shown in the season, they won't lose the title this year. Other clubs in French Ligue 1 are not competitive enough to beat PSG even PSG won't have perfect results.

I also agreed about this no change is going to happen in the league table because we already watch how things are going into different leagues after the break

PSG are strong in attacking and they destroy the league with their trio. Their midfielders are good enough to control matches and give attacking players good balls to score goals. Their defense is not at world class level but in Ligue 1, it is not matter. They can have troubles in Champions League with their defense but in Ligue 1, it is good enough to secure their goalkeeper and bring their team to winning in most of matches.

Break or not break, PSG second squad can win matches in Ligue 1 too so the World Cup 2022 does not impact them a lot.

[iv4n]

it will be a very tough match for PSG though, but i think Mbappe can find it as a chance to show his worth, i kinda want to bet on him to score against Lens, it seems tough but i got a feeling that he will score, and PSG might even win the match, one thing i learned in the last world cup is to never underestimate Mbappe, he can score at anytime of the match.

Betting on Mbappe to score is a nice bet (around x2.3), Mbappe to score the first goal is x5... tempting.

Lens is playing great at home, all wins... I guess PSG can stop that winning streak, but I believe it would be foolish to underestimate Lens at home. I have a bet on both teams to score, by some previous games we can expect that to happen. I am thinking to place a single on 1X & over 2.5 goals, nice odds... Lens can surprise and this is a good chance for them to get closer to PSG and first place, but even a draw and a point against PSG would be great for them. Good luck!

[bering]

Monaco vs Brest and previously Brest is the team who hard to beat by Monaco because meetings statistics from both of teams has showed Brest can able to beat Monaco several times but considering Brest had poor performance this season i think Monaco shouldn't have any problem to beat Brest today but last match Monaco has won with hard struggle against another weak team Auxerre even conceded 2 goals at that time i think this should be evaluated because seems Monaco still not reach to their best performance and lost to focus however Monaco odds was @1.49 this is so far the best option to bets and i feel Monaco can continue their winning streak today and won the match so Monaco win is good choice for my bet

[karabiber]

Lens has won all the league games he has played in the home field this season. PSG is the only undefeated team in the league. I think it will be a tough match. Neymar is suspended in PSG and Messi is not expected to play. Mbappe has a lot of work to do in this match. PSG did not make a good impression against Strasbourg. PSG's closest follower Lens, on the other hand, returned to the season with a goalless draw in Nice. I think we will watch a fast paced match in ninety minutes but in some parts the hosts may switch to a pass game to break the opposition's resistance. I think it will be a draw in the tough ninety minutes.

[Cryptmuster]

Lens has won all the league games he has played in the home field this season. PSG is the only undefeated team in the league. I think it will be a tough match. Neymar is suspended in PSG and Messi is not expected to play. Mbappe has a lot of work to do in this match. PSG did not make a good impression against Strasbourg. PSG's closest follower Lens, on the other hand, returned to the season with a goalless draw in Nice. I think we will watch a fast paced match in ninety minutes but in some parts the hosts may switch to a pass game to break the opposition's resistance. I think it will be a draw in the tough ninety minutes.

If PSG have losses in attack, then everything is fine with their defense, the lead from Lance is very big - 7 points, so even a draw in this match will be a very good result, as this will keep the gap. Even defeat will not be a big problem, but I think that after New Year's Eve, PSG can well afford to play a draw. Well, or Mbappe will show his level and do all the work himself, I'm sure this guy is capable of it.

[rendravolt]

Lionel Messi absent for PSG match against Lens at tomorrow.

I don't have ideas about PSG service giving to their player participants in World Cup 2022 between Lionel Messi and Mbappe, actually both players last match in final World Cup but few days later Mbappe back to the team and filled in line up for first match PSG against Strasbourg. Have official announcement from PSG about 20 players list preparing against Lens on next match and Lionel Messi still absent and his name not in the list. I don't know what difference between Lionel Messi and Mbappe because they have the same match in World Cup but not returning back to the team until absent two matches for PSG.

According to the news I've read Messi will continue to the Holidays until after the new year, so that might be a strong reason PSG didn't register Messi in the previous game and tomorrow, nor is there an official date set for when Messi will return to PSG. There is no difference here because Messi will be ready for PSG later, but the match against Lens tomorrow I think squad PSG is still capable at least for a draw.

Maybe messi still needs a lot of free time after yesterday's world cup ended, he still needs time to be with his family and friends, so it's no wonder why he's still not on the list of PSG players. But even without Messi I'm sure PSG will still be able to face Lens, even though it's one of the most important matches, I think PSG don't want to drop points in that game later.

[execijutiere]

In the French league, there's a very important match today. It's PSG-Lens. In a way, we can say it's a fateful match in the championship race. The point difference is 7 and if Lens wins this match, the difference will drop to 4. But if it loses, the difference will increase to 10 points and I don't think PSG will give the championship here. We can interpret it as a fateful match for Lens.  The other important match of the day is the host monaco hosting brest team. They cannot afford to lose. They need to get a decisive 3 points.

[Tumanggor]

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According to the news I've read Messi will continue to the Holidays until after the new year, so that might be a strong reason PSG didn't register Messi in the previous game and tomorrow, nor is there an official date set for when Messi will return to PSG. There is no difference here because Messi will be ready for PSG later, but the match against Lens tomorrow I think squad PSG is still capable at least for a draw.

not only lionel messi who is absent but neymar as well because reportedly these two players are still on vacation and scorsing (neymar) and PSG's front line will only depend on mbappe himself

I also think this match will end in a draw, and if Lens manages to do that then the difference in points between them and PSG will be even smaller

[Falconer]

In the French league, there's a very important match today. It's PSG-Lens. In a way, we can say it's a fateful match in the championship race. The point difference is 7 and if Lens wins this match, the difference will drop to 4. But if it loses, the difference will increase to 10 points and I don't think PSG will give the championship here. We can interpret it as a fateful match for Lens.

PSG will not easily drop points after being 7 points ahead of Lens. PSG need to find a safer distance at this time in order to focus on the Champions League, meaning they need to win today's game against Lens to determine the 10-point gap. I'm sure PSG doesn't have a problem either you draw or you lose, but they need to maintain that record for something good.

On the other hand, I don't underestimate Lens, who is currently performing well with 11 wins from 16 matches so far. Lens is also very important to get 3 points, it will keep PSG closer to 4 points. Anything can happen, but PSG always convinces.

[Doell]

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According to the news I've read Messi will continue to the Holidays until after the new year, so that might be a strong reason PSG didn't register Messi in the previous game and tomorrow, nor is there an official date set for when Messi will return to PSG. There is no difference here because Messi will be ready for PSG later, but the match against Lens tomorrow I think squad PSG is still capable at least for a draw.

not only lionel messi who is absent but neymar as well because reportedly these two players are still on vacation and scorsing (neymar) and PSG's front line will only depend on mbappe himself

I also think this match will end in a draw, and if Lens manages to do that then the difference in points between them and PSG will be even smaller

Neymar was suspended in the last match he got a red card, previously he could played for PSG against Strasbourg, but today PSG although only with Mbappe, is still to be able possibility to draw or win. The reason is that there is also Hugo Ekitiké, the young man will be ready to assist Mbappe in attacks, in defense I don't doubt starting lineup possible seems will be filled by Hakimi Ramos Marquinhos Mukiele.

[Fesatmas]

In the French league, there's a very important match today. It's PSG-Lens. In a way, we can say it's a fateful match in the championship race. The point difference is 7 and if Lens wins this match, the difference will drop to 4. But if it loses, the difference will increase to 10 points and I don't think PSG will give the championship here. We can interpret it as a fateful match for Lens.  The other important match of the day is the host monaco hosting brest team. They cannot afford to lose. They need to get a decisive 3 points.

To be honest, I'm not too sure that Lens will be able to beat Paris Saint Germain in an important match like this. Yeah I think most people would be thinking the same thing I'm thinking. It becomes natural when you see the difference between these two teams. But I also wouldn't say that victory is impossible for Lens, because in 90 minutes all very surprising things can happen, including Paris Saint Germain losing this match. Now I expect Paris Saint Germain to lose even though it is very difficult to do that, I want to see this is not monotonous with PSG comfortably at the top of the table.

[rahmad2nd]

Lionel Messi absent for PSG match against Lens at tomorrow.

I don't have ideas about PSG service giving to their player participants in World Cup 2022 between Lionel Messi and Mbappe, actually both players last match in final World Cup but few days later Mbappe back to the team and filled in line up for first match PSG against Strasbourg. Have official announcement from PSG about 20 players list preparing against Lens on next match and Lionel Messi still absent and his name not in the list. I don't know what difference between Lionel Messi and Mbappe because they have the same match in World Cup but not returning back to the team until absent two matches for PSG.

According to the news I've read Messi will continue to the Holidays until after the new year, so that might be a strong reason PSG didn't register Messi in the previous game and tomorrow, nor is there an official date set for when Messi will return to PSG. There is no difference here because Messi will be ready for PSG later, but the match against Lens tomorrow I think squad PSG is still capable at least for a draw.

According to several sources that I have read, Messi will return to join the club, it is estimated that this January 2-3. so, that's why Messi will certainly be absent in the match later when PGS visits Lens' cage. strength-wise, it's clear that without some of their cornerstone players it's a boon for the home team. it looks like Franck Haise's troops will certainly play aggressively in this fight.  the reason is, Neymar, Messi, Nuno Mendez, Danilo, are certain to miss strengthening their squad. and for Lens, this is a good opportunity to reduce the gap in points with the leaders of Ligue 1.

Even so, I think that after all Lens should not underestimate the opposing team. since there is still Mbappe, let's see how Mbappe plays without his two partners up front.
In my estimation, this fight is a balanced match and most likely the result will be a draw.

[borovichok]

Lionel Messi absent for PSG match against Lens at tomorrow.

I don't have ideas about PSG service giving to their player participants in World Cup 2022 between Lionel Messi and Mbappe, actually both players last match in final World Cup but few days later Mbappe back to the team and filled in line up for first match PSG against Strasbourg. Have official announcement from PSG about 20 players list preparing against Lens on next match and Lionel Messi still absent and his name not in the list. I don't know what difference between Lionel Messi and Mbappe because they have the same match in World Cup but not returning back to the team until absent two matches for PSG.

PSG can win games without Leo Messi with desperate serious players in the team. Kylian mbappe and Leo Messi are both different top players. Messi won the world cup which he have battle for years for, now is his prime time to enjoy the labour of his hardwork, while on the records, Mbappe tried but didn't lift the world cup so they're both different. Leo Messi having much fun in Argentina and he needs time to recover and returned to France. In addition, his contract would be discussed the moment he arrived in France, for positive contract extension.

[skarais]

According to several sources that I have read, Messi will return to join the club, it is estimated that this January 2-3. so, that's why Messi will certainly be absent in the match later when PGS visits Lens' cage. strength-wise, it's clear that without some of their cornerstone players it's a boon for the home team. it looks like Franck Haise's troops will certainly play aggressively in this fight.  the reason is, Neymar, Messi, Nuno Mendez, Danilo, are certain to miss strengthening their squad. and for Lens, this is a good opportunity to reduce the gap in points with the leaders of Ligue 1.

Even so, I think that after all Lens should not underestimate the opposing team. since there is still Mbappe, let's see how Mbappe plays without his two partners up front.
In my estimation, this fight is a balanced match and most likely the result will be a draw.

PSG may have some problems in their attack for today's match against Lens. Neymar and Messi are absent due to red cards and are still on vacation, which means they lost their two best players in this match. Of course Christophe Galtier will try to anticipate these deficiencies with other options where Kylian Mbappe, Hugo Ekitike and Pablo Sarabia are likely to be good options during the match.

The absence of Messi and Neymar can actually be used by Lens to force PSG to draw or lose this match. Mbappe is still good to be expected to score, but he can't do it alone without the other players supporting each other. I have a feeling that PSG will draw this match, but I think victory is also very possible.