French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

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PSG has obviously gotten their key players intact and ready for this match, although their line up isn't out, but it's most likely they are going to have their key players featured, mbappe is a key player for PSG and it's almost certain they he will play except for injury or red card which he currently has none.

Monaco is a team who can't be considered poor with their performance and are definitely not going to make it easy for PSG if they must win, Monaco started off the season so well and ever since have performed any less they have been really brilliant just like PSG has done so far as well this season, so I expect an interesting match between both teams an for now can't really say wou will be taking home three points or maybe they would both share the points equally.

PSG will certainly have a perfect squad in the match against Monaco because this match is not an easy match for them to win. Luis Enrique will of course not make rotations which could have fatal consequences for the final result of this match, of course he will play Mbappe in this match. PSG wants to widen the points gap with the teams below them in next week match and they must be able to win this match to increase the motivation of their players to appear confident for the upcoming match. PSG have two tough matches for them next week where Luis Enrique's men will face Monaco and also Newcastle United in the Champions League.

Therefore, they to expected a victory from Monaco so they can be consistent when they face Newcastle United. The best scenario for the match against Monaco is to field their core players and if they are able to score goals faster maybe Luis Enrique can withdraw some of the core players to be able to maintain their energy when facing Newcatle in the Champions League. So these two matches will be quite crucial for them and I hope no PSG players will be injured when they face Monaco

[Docnaster]

It is not wrong if we want to pay attention to this all this time, because the key players on each team are very important for the team's performance and the level of consistency of the team itself in each match. So far, neither Monaco nor PSG have played so badly in their matches, so you need to pay special attention when you want to bet even though their match takes place at PSG's home ground. However, that doesn't mean that Monaco can't win this match because Monaco is also doing very well this season in Ligue1.

PSG has obviously gotten their key players intact and ready for this match, although their line up isn't out, but it's most likely they are going to have their key players featured, mbappe is a key player for PSG and it's almost certain they he will play except for injury or red card which he currently has none.

Monaco is a team who can't be considered poor with their performance and are definitely not going to make it easy for PSG if they must win, Monaco started off the season so well and ever since have performed any less they have been really brilliant just like PSG has done so far as well this season, so I expect an interesting match between both teams an for now can't really say wou will be taking home three points or maybe they would both share the points equally.

Undoubtedly, Monaco and Paris Saint Germaine has been very impressive since the start of the French Ligue 1 campaign which has made so many people to find it very difficult to predict the outcome of the game.
That being said, I still think that one of the two teams are better in terms of performance and because the supposed better team will be playing the game at home, I expect Paris Saint Germaine to win the game. In my prediction, I'll chose a PSG win while also using the option of the both teams to score because definitely both of the teams will score in that game.

[shogun47]

It is not wrong if we want to pay attention to this all this time, because the key players on each team are very important for the team's performance and the level of consistency of the team itself in each match. So far, neither Monaco nor PSG have played so badly in their matches, so you need to pay special attention when you want to bet even though their match takes place at PSG's home ground. However, that doesn't mean that Monaco can't win this match because Monaco is also doing very well this season in Ligue1.

PSG has obviously gotten their key players intact and ready for this match, although their line up isn't out, but it's most likely they are going to have their key players featured, mbappe is a key player for PSG and it's almost certain they he will play except for injury or red card which he currently has none.

Monaco is a team who can't be considered poor with their performance and are definitely not going to make it easy for PSG if they must win, Monaco started off the season so well and ever since have performed any less they have been really brilliant just like PSG has done so far as well this season, so I expect an interesting match between both teams an for now can't really say wou will be taking home three points or maybe they would both share the points equally.

Undoubtedly, Monaco and Paris Saint Germaine has been very impressive since the start of the French Ligue 1 campaign which has made so many people to find it very difficult to predict the outcome of the game.
That being said, I still think that one of the two teams are better in terms of performance and because the supposed better team will be playing the game at home, I expect Paris Saint Germaine to win the game. In my prediction, I'll chose a PSG win while also using the option of the both teams to score because definitely both of the teams will score in that game.

After all it is a home game and I think that is one advantage that PSG has in this game over Monaco, but the pure quality they have in their squad is always an advantage if they are in good shape and can play their best game. A lot will depend on Mbappe, which is not surprising. If he has a day with great efficiency and gets his opportunities, there is no stopping him. So for the sake of the league I hope that PSG doesn't win, but I believe they will win.

[Hyphen(-)]

Undoubtedly, Monaco and Paris Saint Germaine has been very impressive since the start of the French Ligue 1 campaign which has made so many people to find it very difficult to predict the outcome of the game.
That being said, I still think that one of the two teams are better in terms of performance and because the supposed better team will be playing the game at home, I expect Paris Saint Germaine to win the game. In my prediction, I'll chose a PSG win while also using the option of the both teams to score because definitely both of the teams will score in that game.

Monaco has always been a tough opponents for PSG in the League one for long, and if you check statistics you can confirm that.
Last season, PSG were with full squad including Messi, Neymar, Ramos and others but they failed to beat Monaco talk less of now that they don’t have those players and they only depend on Mbappe.

It will actually be a very hard game to predict, but I am sure that Monaco will not lose this match because they are also willing to lead the table if they can beat them that is why I wanted to stay neutral while betting; I will
Bet the match over 2.5 because I know both teams will score goals.

[TastyChillySauce00]

There is enough time to calculate how that game will go, we do not have to rush into it, there are national teams and we should see how players do at their national team, and some injuries or not etc etc, we do not even know if players will be too tired and they need to get better.

I think with all of that in mind, I believe that we are going to end up with a situation that is going to be pretty difficult to handle, it is not going to be all that easy and we need to remember that we can't make it change all that much, we need to make sure that everything stays the same as much as possible, that should be the most important thing.

I understand that we are not going to end up with a situation that has to be. After those national games are over, the odds are clear that PSG will win, just because Monaco managed to win some games they shouldn't, doesn't mean they will do that again.

You are right, the situation can change if players suffer injuries while playing for their national team. We really have to pay attention to these factors, because they can be a good reference for us in choosing bets.
So indeed, for now we have to be patient if we want to bet on any matches including this one match. Because there are many possibilities, although on paper PSG are currently favorites in next match against Monaco, but if many key players are unavailable due to injury it will have an impact on their performance.

So true and betting after the official line up to be release. We shall not try to rush it. Having lots of injured players are also reducing the chances of PSG to win the game against monaco. Monaco was one of strong team. This match will help the winner to create the gap against its competitors.
PSG will be struggling when it will be against monaco. In fact, monaco is also trying so hard to defend its position to stay at the top place. It's unacceptable for monaco to lose against PSG. The club just needs to use the defensive strategy.

This will be helping the club so much. I don't really put PSG as the favorite here but mbappe probably will become the savior for PSG again. I can't imagine when PSG will have no him on its side.
It will probably affecting the performance of PSG. Three points are the main target by PSG and monaco. Let's see whether monaco can prevent PSG to get three points.
Draw is not that bad too but i hope that will not happen.

[Leviathan.007]

PSG has obviously gotten their key players intact and ready for this match, although their line up isn't out, but it's most likely they are going to have their key players featured, mbappe is a key player for PSG and it's almost certain they he will play except for injury or red card which he currently has none.

Monaco is a team who can't be considered poor with their performance and are definitely not going to make it easy for PSG if they must win, Monaco started off the season so well and ever since have performed any less they have been really brilliant just like PSG has done so far as well this season, so I expect an interesting match between both teams an for now can't really say wou will be taking home three points or maybe they would both share the points equally.

PSG will certainly have a perfect squad in the match against Monaco because this match is not an easy match for them to win. Luis Enrique will of course not make rotations which could have fatal consequences for the final result of this match, of course he will play Mbappe in this match. PSG wants to widen the points gap with the teams below them in next week match and they must be able to win this match to increase the motivation of their players to appear confident for the upcoming match. PSG have two tough matches for them next week where Luis Enrique's men will face Monaco and also Newcastle United in the Champions League.

Therefore, they to expected a victory from Monaco so they can be consistent when they face Newcastle United. The best scenario for the match against Monaco is to field their core players and if they are able to score goals faster maybe Luis Enrique can withdraw some of the core players to be able to maintain their energy when facing Newcatle in the Champions League. So these two matches will be quite crucial for them and I hope no PSG players will be injured when they face Monaco

Monaco was usually unstable in the games we saw from this team and they could not have a stable performance in the French League because in some games we saw from them, Monaco had good performances and they won the games we were not expecting to see a win from them and in some other games we saw from Monaco, they totally failed and that's why this team is on the third place of the league with a little gap with PSG at first place of the table, but I think PSG will not let Monaco decrease the gap.

[Velvet78]

PSG have been given @1.49 odds for the win against Monaco in Parc des Princes. I understand the thinking of bookmakers but I don't know. It still feels like this is lower than it should be. Because we are talking about an unbalanced team this season. But looking at the Ligue 1 table I can also see that impressive winning streak on one hand.

This is the main reason of these odds though. But Monaco have been a pain for PSG in their last three head-to-head games. They couldn't beat them in any of them. I wonder if we would see PSG breaking this cycle by a win this time.

[Hirose UK]

Lille's current form gives them the edge over Lyon. Their five-game streak displays consistency, which Lyon lacks. I think they'll seize the chance to close the gap on Monaco. Lille is likely to win due to their depth and success this season. Lyon's situation is dire. They are a shell of their former selves in relegation. It's bizarre to witness a French football powerhouse struggle. Their recent success is a small indication of life. They must overhaul, possibly starting with the coach. Fabio Grosso hasn't changed things, and player signings won't fix their fundamental concerns. Their season is challenging, thus I doubt they'll beat Lille.

I agree when say that Lille performance is better than Lyon and in this match Lille has big chance of winning, but as I said before this victory cannot bring Lille to overtake Monaco because of the 4 point difference.
It just that Lille will be superior to Monaco in their next match because Lille itself only plays against very weak team while Monaco has to face PSG.
Of the top teams matches, only PSG and Monaco looked so fierce that there was even some drama, such as more fouls or even red cards because they prioritized winning the match in order to achieve success in getting full points.
And my interest is in Nice because they are the same as Lille who have weak opponents, Toulouse will be Nice opponent and could they be under pressure like the previous match against Montpellier which ended in draw.
It been full of instability for the French football team and there have been quite lot of unexpected matches during this season start.

[Silence Scream]

There is enough time to calculate how that game will go, we do not have to rush into it, there are national teams and we should see how players do at their national team, and some injuries or not etc etc, we do not even know if players will be too tired and they need to get better.

I think with all of that in mind, I believe that we are going to end up with a situation that is going to be pretty difficult to handle, it is not going to be all that easy and we need to remember that we can't make it change all that much, we need to make sure that everything stays the same as much as possible, that should be the most important thing.

I understand that we are not going to end up with a situation that has to be. After those national games are over, the odds are clear that PSG will win, just because Monaco managed to win some games they shouldn't, doesn't mean they will do that again.

You are right, the situation can change if players suffer injuries while playing for their national team. We really have to pay attention to these factors, because they can be a good reference for us in choosing bets.
So indeed, for now we have to be patient if we want to bet on any matches including this one match. Because there are many possibilities, although on paper PSG are currently favorites in next match against Monaco, but if many key players are unavailable due to injury it will have an impact on their performance.

Injuries will affect the course of the match. Paris Saint Germain is a difficult team. Monaco is a strong team. Monaco's probability of winning the match increases due to injuries in PSG. PSG is still a strong team. In my opinion, they have a better chance of winning the match than Monaco. There is currently a 3 point difference between them and if Monaco wins they will be above Psg.

[borovichok]

Injuries will affect the course of the match. Paris Saint Germain is a difficult team. Monaco is a strong team. Monaco's probability of winning the match increases due to injuries in PSG. PSG is still a strong team. In my opinion, they have a better chance of winning the match than Monaco. There is currently a 3 point difference between them and if Monaco wins they will be above Psg.

Luis Enrique have to motivate his players to be confident when playing games, they're just new players who's trying their best to blend together on the pitch, I know it's not easy but they just have to try because there are games mapped down for Les Parisiens to win. Paris Saint-Germain have the upper hand in this game, but can they be able to win Monaco hands down? I don't think so because PSG are also struggling in these Ligue One games and they have to prove themselves in games before I can comfortably stake on a draw against Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco.

[rendravolt]

PSG have been given @1.49 odds for the win against Monaco in Parc des Princes. I understand the thinking of bookmakers but I don't know. It still feels like this is lower than it should be. Because we are talking about an unbalanced team this season. But looking at the Ligue 1 table I can also see that impressive winning streak on one hand.

This is the main reason of these odds though. But Monaco have been a pain for PSG in their last three head-to-head games. They couldn't beat them in any of them. I wonder if we would see PSG breaking this cycle by a win this time.

Maybe I think otherwise and these odds are quite feasible for PSG because after all Monaco is one of the strong teams in Ligue 1 even though they are often less consistent. On the other hand, the meeting you mentioned is also enough to influence PSG's odds of winning to become more feasible and with this it is certain that PSG will be favored to win at home.

I don't see Monaco being a serious threat to PSG and if PSG can lead by more than 2 goals, of course it will be over for Monaco and they will definitely have difficulty equalizing. So I think PSG will win by any score and this will be what they deserve to maintain their top position from week to week.

[Strongkored]

Luis Enrique have to motivate his players to be confident when playing games, they're just new players who's trying their best to blend together on the pitch, I know it's not easy but they just have to try because there are games mapped down for Les Parisiens to win. Paris Saint-Germain have the upper hand in this game, but can they be able to win Monaco hands down? I don't think so because PSG are also struggling in these Ligue One games and they have to prove themselves in games before I can comfortably stake on a draw against Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco.

In my opinion, the PSG players have started to get chemistry with each other, because currently PSG is on a winning streak and of course, this can only be achieved when the players are united and play according to their positions, and also how their main striker shows his loyalty to the team by scored 13 goals so far so he can always be relied on as PSG's goal machine.
AS Monaco actually experienced the opposite because of the three matches they lost 1x and got 1 draw, and that made them even worse and in third place in the standings.
PSG will try to win this match because they are quite strong at home and only lost once against Lens, and if they want to secure first place in the standings, then they have to win one of the big matches this season and my prediction is that PSG will be able to get 3 points in this match, and Luiz Enrique seems to be starting to succeed in building PSG well.

[Republikcoin.com]

PSG have been given @1.49 odds for the win against Monaco in Parc des Princes. I understand the thinking of bookmakers but I don't know. It still feels like this is lower than it should be. Because we are talking about an unbalanced team this season. But looking at the Ligue 1 table I can also see that impressive winning streak on one hand.

This is the main reason of these odds though. But Monaco have been a pain for PSG in their last three head-to-head games. They couldn't beat them in any of them. I wonder if we would see PSG breaking this cycle by a win this time.

Maybe I think otherwise and these odds are quite feasible for PSG because after all Monaco is one of the strong teams in Ligue 1 even though they are often less consistent. On the other hand, the meeting you mentioned is also enough to influence PSG's odds of winning to become more feasible and with this it is certain that PSG will be favored to win at home.

I don't see Monaco being a serious threat to PSG and if PSG can lead by more than 2 goals, of course it will be over for Monaco and they will definitely have difficulty equalizing. So I think PSG will win by any score and this will be what they deserve to maintain their top position from week to week.

If you look at strength, PSG is indeed much stronger, but this season PSG is often inconsistent and so is Monaco, this is the same team that is inconsistent in my opinion, so anything can happen.
While the smaller odds for PSG are indeed feasible because the winning percentage is greater for them because it all looks at the team's strength.

For the whole of this season, even though PSG is inconsistent, I don't see any strong competition from other teams to stop PSG from winning Ligue 1 because other teams are also inconsistent, so no one can take advantage of PSG's underperformance to leave them on the standings.

[Smack That Ace]

Hey duke, nice post! I always like when someone looks at things with a realistic view. It is understandable as you said, when players want to leave because they have this once in a lifetime opportunity (at least it feels like that for them in that point in time). But sometimes I think players should also not forget who fostered their careers. That is why I am a strong opponent of skipping training sessions, pretending to be injured and blackmailing the clubs that helped them grow into agreeing to a transfer.

Apart from that though I think in most cases it is the offer that the clubs can't decline. When they have a player that grows from 10m market value to 100m market value in two years, what can they do when the offer appears on their screen? Either the club itself has a legacy or unlimited cash or the player will undeniably leave either as a free agent or for a lot of money. That's the two choices - both painful - the smaller clubs have.

Yes, it is a very good point that you also talked about. If the club does not want to let the player go, he is eventually going to leave the club as a free agent which is only going to hurt the club more in terms of finances. So it seems like a better idea for them to actually let the player go for the most amount of money that they can get. And after all the players are going to want to leave the club for a better one. Because at the end of the day, they are professional footballers. They are going to play for money. And we all know that money talks in this world, and money can make the world bring you any earthly thing possible.

Regards

Duke

[Richbased]

If you look at strength, PSG is indeed much stronger, but this season PSG is often inconsistent and so is Monaco, this is the same team that is inconsistent in my opinion, so anything can happen.
While the smaller odds for PSG are indeed feasible because the winning percentage is greater for them because it all looks at the team's strength.

For the whole of this season, even though PSG is inconsistent, I don't see any strong competition from other teams to stop PSG from winning Ligue 1 because other teams are also inconsistent, so no one can take advantage of PSG's underperformance to leave them on the standings.

Though PSG may not seem to be consistent but they're doing well as they are currently topping their league table and considering the fact that Nice drop points and PSG took the advantage to top the league table so they wouldn't want to drop points at this material time because dropping points might actually give Nice and edge to reclaim the top of the table. So I believe PSG will really fight so hard in other to win Monaco, though Monaco isn't also an easy opponent because they won PSG in their last meeting so they might also be looking forward to win them again in their home ground but I don't see possibility in Monaco winning PSG.

It's rather very quick to determine who wins the trophy now as there are still more matches ahead to be played so tipping PSG as possible winner this season may not really work that way as their are also teams that are consistent in winning despite some drop in points.

[Weawant]

I don't see Monaco being a serious threat to PSG and if PSG can lead by more than 2 goals, of course it will be over for Monaco and they will definitely have difficulty equalizing. So I think PSG will win by any score and this will be what they deserve to maintain their top position from week to week.

PSG no doubts looks very much better in their form now and recently they have recorded more wins consecutively, in their last five matches they have won all and lost none while on the contrary Monaco has lost one and draw one while winning the remaining three in the last five games.

PSG will be further facing Newcastle in the champions league, two day after they will be playing against Monaco of which both teams are beyond average and will definitely be tough on PSG so I think against PSG will really be finding it easy against Monaco because they will be trying to be careful to conserve some strength against Newcastle, most likely winning Monaco will be with a few margin because they would be trying to still stay  fit for the next match in two days which is against another tough team.

[X-ray]

PSG have been given @1.49 odds for the win against Monaco in Parc des Princes. I understand the thinking of bookmakers but I don't know. It still feels like this is lower than it should be. Because we are talking about an unbalanced team this season. But looking at the Ligue 1 table I can also see that impressive winning streak on one hand.

The consistent performance from PSG is the reason why bookies were giving that odds. You have also mentioned another reason caused by PSG will be playing at home. This is also opening the possibility for PSG to get bigger chance to win against monaco.
Bookies has various considerations. The unbalanced team was not only the aspect to give the odds. Playing at home will obviously gave more confidence to the PSG players compared with monaco.
Monaco will be under pressure caused by it will be playing away. This is also really helpful for the club.

This is the main reason of these odds though. But Monaco have been a pain for PSG in their last three head-to-head games. They couldn't beat them in any of them. I wonder if we would see PSG breaking this cycle by a win this time.

As long as mbappe was there and the chance to break the bad result against monaco is still there. PSG just needs to exploring mbappe to help the club to win the game. I don't really see other player like goncalo ramos or dembele as important players.
These guys were still lack of contributions to the club. Enrique can count on mbappe to help the club achieve three points.

[tiCeR]

Hey duke, nice post! I always like when someone looks at things with a realistic view. It is understandable as you said, when players want to leave because they have this once in a lifetime opportunity (at least it feels like that for them in that point in time). But sometimes I think players should also not forget who fostered their careers. That is why I am a strong opponent of skipping training sessions, pretending to be injured and blackmailing the clubs that helped them grow into agreeing to a transfer.

Apart from that though I think in most cases it is the offer that the clubs can't decline. When they have a player that grows from 10m market value to 100m market value in two years, what can they do when the offer appears on their screen? Either the club itself has a legacy or unlimited cash or the player will undeniably leave either as a free agent or for a lot of money. That's the two choices - both painful - the smaller clubs have.

Yes, it is a very good point that you also talked about. If the club does not want to let the player go, he is eventually going to leave the club as a free agent which is only going to hurt the club more in terms of finances. So it seems like a better idea for them to actually let the player go for the most amount of money that they can get. And after all the players are going to want to leave the club for a better one. Because at the end of the day, they are professional footballers. They are going to play for money. And we all know that money talks in this world, and money can make the world bring you any earthly thing possible.

Regards

Duke

Yes the luck has turned in favor of players in recent years as they can leverage their contractual position way more than the club ever can. Because if they are about to become free agents, there are two possibilities financially for the player that also impacts the current club. The player only extends the contract if the salary is massively raised because leaving as a free agent doesn't make the player much cheaper for the club that is newly going to sign him. That's because the player demands a cash bonus.

If the releasing club would get maybe 60 million for that player one year before the contract expires, then the player knows that this is about the financial margin he can ask for his personal benefit for just signing the contract with the new club. It hasn't been this much like a land of milk and honey for players, but new player agents saw that there is potential to be exploited when they advise their players to let contracts expire. It is crazy lucrative, but really turns some of the transfers into shit shows and it must feel awkward for the ordinary person getting up in the morning for 20 bucks an hour.

[BITCOIN4X]

If you look at strength, PSG is indeed much stronger, but this season PSG is often inconsistent and so is Monaco, this is the same team that is inconsistent in my opinion, so anything can happen.
While the smaller odds for PSG are indeed feasible because the winning percentage is greater for them because it all looks at the team's strength.

For the whole of this season, even though PSG is inconsistent, I don't see any strong competition from other teams to stop PSG from winning Ligue 1 because other teams are also inconsistent, so no one can take advantage of PSG's underperformance to leave them on the standings.

PSG is much better based on the quality of the team and the depth of the squad, but it is always difficult to maintain winning consistency especially when you lose so many quality players in the squad. PSG have lost Neymar, Messi, Marco Verratti, Sergio Ramos and several others this season, while they have also replaced previous coach with new coach Luis Enrique. Things are not going smoothly, but Luis Enrique has good statistics so far with only 1 loss and 3 draws in 12 matches.

There is not much difference between Monaco and PSG in terms of points, both are only 3 points apart at the moment. PSG is playing at home and that is an advantage that can be exploited, which also gives them a high probability of winning the match over Monaco. The results and course of the match cannot be predicted with certainty, but based on probability, I think we can see some gaps between the two.

[Blitzboy]

There is enough time to calculate how that game will go, we do not have to rush into it, there are national teams and we should see how players do at their national team, and some injuries or not etc etc, we do not even know if players will be too tired and they need to get better.

I think with all of that in mind, I believe that we are going to end up with a situation that is going to be pretty difficult to handle, it is not going to be all that easy and we need to remember that we can't make it change all that much, we need to make sure that everything stays the same as much as possible, that should be the most important thing.

I understand that we are not going to end up with a situation that has to be. After those national games are over, the odds are clear that PSG will win, just because Monaco managed to win some games they shouldn't, doesn't mean they will do that again.

You are right, the situation can change if players suffer injuries while playing for their national team. We really have to pay attention to these factors, because they can be a good reference for us in choosing bets.
So indeed, for now we have to be patient if we want to bet on any matches including this one match. Because there are many possibilities, although on paper PSG are currently favorites in next match against Monaco, but if many key players are unavailable due to injury it will have an impact on their performance.

To be honest, I think its smart to wait to bet until we have a better idea of whats going on, especially with the PSG vs. Monaco game. What you said about injuries changing the game is true. Based on what I've seen, PSG could have a tough time even though they are the favorites if key players get hurt. Also, dont think too little of Monaco. I think they'll be able to take advantage of any weakness PSG shows since they've been pretty strong.

This game is more than just a game to me; its a strategic fight. Monaco could really mess up PSG's game if they play their cards right, especially on defense. The best player for PSG is Kylian Mbappe, but he cant always carry the team by himself. I think the game will be close, maybe even a tie. Who knows?