French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[asriloni]

Week 20, Lens will travel to Troyes headquarters. They have done very well so far including beating Paris Saint Germain. They have a difference of 3 points that they really have to protect by winning the game this week. Troyes is a weak team, so they have to make the most of their chances in the game later. It's very difficult to get close to Paris Saint Germain on points, and they have that now, they have to apply pressure that will make Paris Saint Germain uncomfortable.

Troyes was nothing for lens. Even when lens will have played at troyes's home and I think the it will not change the result. Troyes got two losses in a row, unlike lens which was still consistently winning the game. Sometimes draw was unavoidable and that's not a problem as long as lens would still be able to take 1 point from its opponent. Troyes will not become a hard opponent. Lens can defeat troyes easily without any problem. Lens was always winning from the last head to head against troyes.

[Doell]

Week 20, Lens will travel to Troyes headquarters. They have done very well so far including beating Paris Saint Germain. They have a difference of 3 points that they really have to protect by winning the game this week. Troyes is a weak team, so they have to make the most of their chances in the game later. It's very difficult to get close to Paris Saint Germain on points, and they have that now, they have to apply pressure that will make Paris Saint Germain uncomfortable.

On paper it should be Lens can easily get three points from Troyes on matchday 20, head to head also Lens ahead. Of course, to keep the gap with PSG they really need three points in this match. Although, Troyes will be playing at home but their winning record is not good so far. Lens squad at this away match must be to a good play, we don't want to see them only get one point, as match Lens vs Strasbourg.

[dezoel]

Munich's conditions today are quite different. they have no Lewandowski. and also their main goalkeeper has been confirmed to have had a long rest due to injury.
PSG will be more favored for sure with the strength of their very frightening front line. if PSG can play with their best squad without any obstacles, this match could be a nightmare for Munich at the start of the Champions League.

Apart from that, the Bayern Munich team is also waiting for several other players who are still recovering from their injuries and currently there are still four defenders from the Bayern Munich team who have not fully recovered. So the PSG team already has a little potential to make his dream come true this season in the Champions League apart from getting another trophy in Ligue1 this season.

Well, a lot has already been said about Bayern, in fact I saw that they were looking for a new goalkeeper, since Neuer was injured and part of it announced his retirement from football, so I think they are considering a goalkeeper with the style of Bayern. Dibu Martinez, and it is a consequence of the number of all the injuries that have been present, as for Ligue 1 things are getting very good, there are already many rumors that Messi is thinking of going to a Saudi team that They are offering him a monumental amount of money, what if Messi leaves Psg? how would they stay? Will they survive without their best player?

There is no doubt Bayern Munich is suffering badly, and they have to fixed things before this big game but most chances they could be not able to have suitable replacements because like Juventus they are also having long list of injured players which is making them some unstable right now and as things are going at PSG most chances they could be able to through past this challenge and have better ending of their current season in Champions League.

After Ronaldo now Messi is surely target of the Saudi Soccer League and as amount they are spending most chances he will leave PSG for this new destination because with the arrival of Ronaldo Saudi soccer is having few big advantages and other positive aspects and if they are able to have contract with Messi surely this could be the best part for their new era in soccer, and they also can go for the many big successes in the future.

[sana54210]

People are always focusing to bet into the popular team like PSG. I just see that how bad PSG against lens and i have been getting decent money by picking rennes against PSG. PSG is still in the unstable condition at this moment. It may easily win against small team but PSG is very difficult to win against a team that was placed under it. I do feel how he was losing his money caused by picking the wrong team but i guess if it's not only him who has been losing money caused by picked PSG at that moment against rennes. There were many people who lost money too.
He shall not feel disappointed now with his decision in the past.

I am not entirely sure why they are not playing the way we know they could. PSG is a team that could destroy and dominate any team in all of France, and yet we have seen them fail to win so many games now, and I have absolutely no idea why that is. Maybe it is chemistry issue between teammates, and maybe it is something else, but at the end of the day it's not going to be easy for them to recover from here if they keep playing like this.

This is why I am going to keep on betting PSG to win, because I am fully expecting them to get better and start to win against everyone, I do not think that they will have another Lille season yet again, they should be winning the title.

[CLS63]

Marseille vs Monaco seems to be worthy of watching next week. Marseille are obviously the favourite team to win the match @2.12.

I remember their last match and Marseille were having a really bad time in the league. There was a significant drop in their form and they needed a push. Defeating Lyon and Monaco both was very helpful for them to stand up and fight harder again. And here we are. Marseille are the most in-form team in the league on the recent weeks. Monaco's job can be quite difficult here despite their having a decent form as well. Marseille have the strength to beat them once again.

[herurist]

Marseille vs Monaco seems to be worthy of watching next week. Marseille are obviously the favourite team to win the match @2.12.

There are a few matches that I think are worth watching this week because apart from Monaco against Marseille there are other matches like Lorient against Rennes and Nice will host Lille.
I think these 3 matches will be quite tight. but for Marseille I think I already feel they have won even though Monaco have been quite strong this season as well.

[hahay]

Marseille vs Monaco seems to be worthy of watching next week. Marseille are obviously the favourite team to win the match @2.12.

I remember their last match and Marseille were having a really bad time in the league. There was a significant drop in their form and they needed a push. Defeating Lyon and Monaco both was very helpful for them to stand up and fight harder again. And here we are. Marseille are the most in-form team in the league on the recent weeks. Monaco's job can be quite difficult here despite their having a decent form as well. Marseille have the strength to beat them once again.

Basically, Marseille at this moment is in its best form because Marseille has also managed to get successive wins, of course this will keep Marseille in good morale. But if I consider their competition in the standings, then Monaco will certainly struggle hard to hold off Marseille, because only by beating Marseille and/or holding Marseille in this match then Monaco still make the gap in points not too wide.
Therefore, I also agree if you say this match is indeed worth watching because after all, their competition in the Ligue 1 standings is also quite close.

[fullhdpixel]

Week 20, Lens will travel to Troyes headquarters. They have done very well so far including beating Paris Saint Germain. They have a difference of 3 points that they really have to protect by winning the game this week. Troyes is a weak team, so they have to make the most of their chances in the game later. It's very difficult to get close to Paris Saint Germain on points, and they have that now, they have to apply pressure that will make Paris Saint Germain uncomfortable.

In 20th round, we have few other interesting matches as well which can bring good changes in league table as things now entering into next phase of the season with these changes we can expect good fight for the top ranks PSG already suffered two defeats, and now they have just 3 points gape from second spotted Lens and this will make things more interesting with Marseille is also having amazing run after the break and now have 42 points which is clearly giving good indications for tough tussle until end of this season.

Lens now having visit to Troyes which is having not good form, but Lens is also struggling in away matches which is giving them problem with this match we can expect good result for them because now if they are not able to have positive result then surely things can go against them for this second spot in league table.

[Pulsar77]

Looking at PSG's schedule until the Bayern Munich matchup, I see that there are three comfortable matches consecutively. Reims, Montpellier and Toulouse are all easy teams to defeat for them. I only doubt their Monaco match after those ones. Because Monaco have been quite dominant against them in home matches for some time. They won the last two ones. While Monaco are having good days recently they have the potential to defeat them again honestly.

PSG are struggling a lot against this kind of teams this season as you can see. Lens and Rennes already defeated them in home matches. Monaco got one point in Parc des Princes also. I guess PSG would leave these matches behind by 9 or 10 points the most.

[Alisha-k]

Looking at PSG's schedule until the Bayern Munich matchup, I see that there are three comfortable matches consecutively. Reims, Montpellier and Toulouse are all easy teams to defeat for them. I only doubt their Monaco match after those ones. Because Monaco have been quite dominant against them in home matches for some time. They won the last two ones. While Monaco are having good days recently they have the potential to defeat them again honestly.

PSG are struggling a lot against this kind of teams this season as you can see. Lens and Rennes already defeated them in home matches. Monaco got one point in Parc des Princes also. I guess PSG would leave these matches behind by 9 or 10 points the most.

Monaco happen to be the last team they will play before they meet with Bayern in the CL. Lens and Rennes had a good home defeat on PSG but that doesn't mean Monaco will as well get an easy win on PSG irrespective of how PSG keeps declining in performance. For me i will keep my predictions on Monaco game pending until PSG has ended their next three games.

[Velvet78]

Marseille are maintaining their impressive winning streak and I think it is time to get another win against Monaco next. This is a thing they did before already. They beat Monaco in front of their supporters and they can do this again in front of their own supporters this time. I don't think Marseille will leave Lens behind by this week because Lens don't have a tough game ahead.

Troyes wouldn't be a big deal for Lens while they are on a great run. Lens struggled against Strasbourg though and got a draw. But they must have learned their lesson already.

[Ayers]

Marseille vs Monaco seems to be worthy of watching next week. Marseille are obviously the favourite team to win the match @2.12.
I remember their last match and Marseille were having a really bad time in the league. There was a significant drop in their form and they needed a push. Defeating Lyon and Monaco both was very helpful for them to stand up and fight harder again. And here we are. Marseille are the most in-form team in the league on the recent weeks. Monaco's job can be quite difficult here despite their having a decent form as well. Marseille have the strength to beat them once again.

Basically, Marseille at this moment is in its best form because Marseille has also managed to get successive wins, of course this will keep Marseille in good morale. But if I consider their competition in the standings, then Monaco will certainly struggle hard to hold off Marseille, because only by beating Marseille and/or holding Marseille in this match then Monaco still make the gap in points not too wide.
Therefore, I also agree if you say this match is indeed worth watching because after all, their competition in the Ligue 1 standings is also quite close.

This match is going to be very interesting for both of the teams. Both of them are going to be very determined to win this match as well. If we think about the recent form of both teams, I think we have to agree on the fact that Marseille is in better form compared to their opponent.

Marseille is going to be very determined to win this match because that will put them in the count for the title race. Imagine if they win this match end PSG loses their next match. The table is going to be very interesting.

On the other hand, Monaco is also going to try to win this match because they will also be getting closer to the top three positions. Right now the point difference is quite visibly big and Monaco will obviously try to reduce that gap

[wiss19]

After end of the first half of this season, now we have no match in this week and mostly teams are busy in their matches for the Coupe de France and in next week we will have few interesting matches which are surely going to be full of entertainment and action as we have first match between Lorient vs Rennes which is coming after beating PSG at home and Lorient was also good but now struggling and looking for the better performance in this half of the season after this match we have few more interesting matches like Marseille vs Monaco which is surely battle of the titans for the both are good.

But, Marseille is surely at amazing run and have home advantage as well after this we have Nice going to host Lille which is trying to have European connections for the next season, but their chances are not good if they are not able to have anything wrong in this match.

[Docnaster]

Regardless of anything, Ronaldo's presence there has had an extraordinary effect, coupled with the arrival of PSG there with a full team and clearly playing this will make them even more elevated. The closeness of the Arab club owners to several big clubs could have brought more things there and it is not impossible that there are other clubs owned by other Middle Eastern Sheikhs such as Manchester City or Newcastle will follow in this footsteps because apart from anything other than promoting their own club as well to raise the league in his country.
PSG could be the first but on the other hand, there will be a few more to follow and I'm pretty sure about that.

I think that the presence of Ronaldo was the only factor that attracted attention to this game. Otherwise, who would even care about a PSG friendly against an unknown (in Europe) club? It can be said that Ronaldo successfully worked out a significant part of his huge salary by playing in this game 

Ronaldo was a special figure but it doesn't mean that there can't be a friendly match of that kind or don't make it look like it's taboo to fix a friendly match between the Arabic side club and a European club.  It was a good avenue for promoting the Arab League and also advertising Ronaldo's new home career. The Arab league will soon also be rated special and would have been since long ago if not for the home player per team rules.

[KTChampions]

On paper it should be Lens can easily get three points from Troyes on matchday 20, head to head also Lens ahead. Of course, to keep the gap with PSG they really need three points in this match. Although, Troyes will be playing at home but their winning record is not good so far. Lens squad at this away match must be to a good play, we don't want to see them only get one point, as match Lens vs Strasbourg.

At the moment, bookmaker quotes for this game are as follows:

5.10 - 3.85 - 1.68

Lens is the clear favorite, but the double chance for Troyes is pretty big too. By the way, I think that betting BTTS in this game is an easy choice - Troyes has absolutely crazy statistics: they have the highest sum of amount of goals scored and conceded in the league. At the same time, bookmaker quotes for this outcome are 1.87.

[fuguebtc]

People are always focusing to bet into the popular team like PSG. I just see that how bad PSG against lens and i have been getting decent money by picking rennes against PSG. PSG is still in the unstable condition at this moment. It may easily win against small team but PSG is very difficult to win against a team that was placed under it. I do feel how he was losing his money caused by picking the wrong team but i guess if it's not only him who has been losing money caused by picked PSG at that moment against rennes. There were many people who lost money too.
He shall not feel disappointed now with his decision in the past.

I am not entirely sure why they are not playing the way we know they could. PSG is a team that could destroy and dominate any team in all of France, and yet we have seen them fail to win so many games now, and I have absolutely no idea why that is. Maybe it is chemistry issue between teammates, and maybe it is something else, but at the end of the day it's not going to be easy for them to recover from here if they keep playing like this.
This is why I am going to keep on betting PSG to win, because I am fully expecting them to get better and start to win against everyone, I do not think that they will have another Lille season yet again, they should be winning the title.

PSG is certainly losing their way. They need to start performing better. Honestly, I still do not have any doubt that they are still going to win the league title. But I certainly feel like they are not actually trying really hard to win. Otherwise, they certainly have the ability to beat any team in the world at any given time.

And part of the bad performance of them does come down to the squad which is quite imbalanced. The attack is very good. But the midfield and defense are not something to brag about. But regardless of that fact, they are still far better compared to any team in this league. So there is no reason for them to lose these matches.

[snipie]

After end of the first half of this season, now we have no match in this week and mostly teams are busy in their matches for the Coupe de France...
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The French Cup games aren't that interesting since Ligue 1 teams are facing weaker ones and the result is almost certain. This round Marseille 1-0 Rennes was the most competitive. Lorient struggled to win with penalties vs Bastia.
Otherwise Brest - Lens is the remaining game that might be a bit interesting.
Ligue 1 games will resume next Friday with Lorient - Rennes then there is 2 competitive ones imo: Marseille - Monaco and Nice - Lille

[asriloni]

Marseille vs Monaco seems to be worthy of watching next week. Marseille are obviously the favourite team to win the match @2.12.

There are a few matches that I think are worth watching this week because apart from Monaco against Marseille there are other matches like Lorient against Rennes and Nice will host Lille.
I think these 3 matches will be quite tight. but for Marseille I think I already feel they have won even though Monaco have been quite strong this season as well.

Monaro placed under Marseille. Possible draw as the result of the match. Marseille was able beating rennes in the french cup. The performance from monaro was quite good. Marseille itself always win during its last 5 matches. I think that Marseille is far better in this match. 2-0 is enough for Marseille to make sure if it can try to go up to compete with lens and PSG to be a champion at the end of season. The odds given by bookies to the Marseille looks good enough. I will go in to it.
It seems promising at this moment to pick Marseille in that match.

[zuzie]

Marseille vs Monaco seems to be worthy of watching next week. Marseille are obviously the favourite team to win the match @2.12.

There are a few matches that I think are worth watching this week because apart from Monaco against Marseille there are other matches like Lorient against Rennes and Nice will host Lille.
I think these 3 matches will be quite tight. but for Marseille I think I already feel they have won even though Monaco have been quite strong this season as well.

It is much more interesting to watch Lens and Marseille because the two teams are currently competing for second place in the standings, the difference in points between the two teams is also quite thin.
Lens, who are two points ahead in the standings, will visit to the Aube Stadium to face Troyes
Meanwhile, Marseille will host Monaco at the Velodrome Stadium
The two Lens and Marseille teams have the potential to win in the upcoming matches

[crunck]

PSG are playing a friendly match against Al-Nassr right now. The first half was really lovely as we watched 4 goals in total. It feels great to watch Ronaldo and Messi playing against each other again after a long time. Both of them scored goals in the first half.

That was a great fun to watch the match because both rival meet after long time, but I am worried about PSG defense they has big big player like Ramos and Marquinhos in defense but still there a big issue in his defense through which they still can't stop the weak team like Al-nasr attack same like against nennes. I taught this will be one sided game but they score 2 against PSG in first half, no doubt they win but defense was quite worrying. If they play with same defense and same lineup the I am pretty sure that Bayern will score huge against them due to bad defense.

It was a 9-goal thriller. Even though it was just a friendly match, they scored 2 goals against one of the greatest teams in history. There was no focus on the result, because they were clearly struggling. The match was only a friendly, so it doesn't seem like PSG played competitively. A red card also went PSG's way, so they're doing well with only 10 players. Riyadh All-Stars captured my heart because statistics matter more than winning.

This was a great match. I think we all knew that this was going to be a win for PSG. But it was good to see that this match was actually competitive. Actually, I thought probably PSG is going to win this match by at least a 2 goal difference. I know at this point it was five- three and towards the end of the match Al Nassr scored once more to make things close. It was good to see Cristiano Ronaldo score and also it was very good to see the iconic celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo again. And obviously, I have to say that Al Nassr played really well. At least compared to what they should have played.