French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Strongkored]

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It said that maybe PSG having mercy for Clermont due to being in the bottom of the league table. Having thirteen points gap is big enough for PSG to calm down for a while in preparation for Champions League game. This could be a gift for Clermont to gain a point from PSG that they didn't even expect to get.

It seems that they underestimated this match too much. I'm not surprised, PSG's starting line-up is filled with reserve players. This condition allows Clermont players to steal 1 goal. This condition illustrates that PSG are trying to give more rest to some players in preparation for the UCL against Barcelona. It's a result that isn't so detrimental because their points difference is quite large. But this setback should not happen again, PSG must immediately ensure the League champions maybe against Lyon after 2 UCL quarterfinal matches are done.

PSG's first meeting this season was also only able to get one point from Clermont, and perhaps not because they underestimated this weakest team but rather because they calculated that there were more important things they had to pursue, namely the Champions League match, especially the first match today which they played as the home team will be very important because if PSG fails to maximize their home advantage then it will be even more difficult for them when they have to visit Barcelona's home ground.
PSG's position in the Ligue 1 standings is secure, there are no obstacles for them to lift the trophy, because PSG can't lose more than 3 times in the remaining matches, which will allow Brest to move up if they continue to win in all the remaining matches, so it can be said that competing for the title the championship in Ligue 1 was over several weeks ago because there was no longer a team that could unseat PSG.

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[macson]

Lyon managed to maintain their consistency and their previous victory against Nantes last week was an important asset for them to continue their winning trend in the next match. Victory with a score of two goals was enough for Lyon to secure 3 points on the standings again. Now Lyon is in 10th position and they have the opportunity to shift the three teams above them.

Meanwhile, Nantes is still seen as being at the bottom of the table and even approaching the relegation zone. It's a dangerous situation where if they lose again they will most likely be displaced by Lorient. Defeating 4 times in the last 5 matches proves Nantes' poor quality and they have to try everything they can to survive by beating Le Havre later.

when facing Nantes on the last matchday, Lyon really played extraordinary and were very enthusiastic in the last minute, they even managed to score 3 goals, Lyon is actually a good team but they have not been consistent in the last few seasons, Sage has to increase the spirit of his squad so that they can  stay in the middle table until the end of the season and they can get tickets to the European league smoothly.  Meanwhile for Nantes, their position is really threatened, they are above Lorient and only have a small point difference, if they face La Havre and Nantes loses then they will definitely enter the relegation zone, hopefully Nantes' performance can improve a little.

[CryptoBuds]

Lyon managed to maintain their consistency and their previous victory against Nantes last week was an important asset for them to continue their winning trend in the next match. Victory with a score of two goals was enough for Lyon to secure 3 points on the standings again. Now Lyon is in 10th position and they have the opportunity to shift the three teams above them.

Meanwhile, Nantes is still seen as being at the bottom of the table and even approaching the relegation zone. It's a dangerous situation where if they lose again they will most likely be displaced by Lorient. Defeating 4 times in the last 5 matches proves Nantes' poor quality and they have to try everything they can to survive by beating Le Havre later.

when facing Nantes on the last matchday, Lyon really played extraordinary and were very enthusiastic in the last minute, they even managed to score 3 goals, Lyon is actually a good team but they have not been consistent in the last few seasons, Sage has to increase the spirit of his squad so that they can  stay in the middle table until the end of the season and they can get tickets to the European league smoothly.  Meanwhile for Nantes, their position is really threatened, they are above Lorient and only have a small point difference, if they face La Havre and Nantes loses then they will definitely enter the relegation zone, hopefully Nantes' performance can improve a little.

Lyon's performance at the start of the season was very poor. The team lost consecutive matches. And for a long time Lyon was at the bottom of the points table, but gradually Lyon has been able to solve their problems to a large extent. And Lyon's performance has been pretty steady in the last few matches. The performance of Lyon players against Nantes was quite good. And the team got an excellent 3-1 win in the match.

The Nantes team is in a very bad form right now. The team has lost four out of the last five matches. Nantes is just two points ahead of Lorient. Now if the team can not improve the performance then Nantes will go to the relegation zone very soon.

[Velvet78]

Lyon even have a chance to reach the sixth position mathematically as the gap is only five points. But it isn't a high probability at the same time. Because Lyon will have to fight four teams ahead for capturing the position. It is really difficult task to perform as a result.    However I assume Lyon are already relieved in their position now.

Because they started this season horrible you know. They couldn't save themselves from the relegation zone for a long time as well. But from a really dire situation they still managed to climb to the tenth position. This is still a nice progress for them. This is a start for collecting themselves and I hope things don't be upside down again next season.

[Patrol69]

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It said that maybe PSG having mercy for Clermont due to being in the bottom of the league table. Having thirteen points gap is big enough for PSG to calm down for a while in preparation for Champions League game. This could be a gift for Clermont to gain a point from PSG that they didn't even expect to get.

It seems that they underestimated this match too much. I'm not surprised, PSG's starting line-up is filled with reserve players. This condition allows Clermont players to steal 1 goal. This condition illustrates that PSG are trying to give more rest to some players in preparation for the UCL against Barcelona. It's a result that isn't so detrimental because their points difference is quite large. But this setback should not happen again, PSG must immediately ensure the League champions maybe against Lyon after 2 UCL quarterfinal matches are done.

PSG's first meeting this season was also only able to get one point from Clermont, and perhaps not because they underestimated this weakest team but rather because they calculated that there were more important things they had to pursue, namely the Champions League match, especially the first match today which they played as the home team will be very important because if PSG fails to maximize their home advantage then it will be even more difficult for them when they have to visit Barcelona's home ground.
PSG's position in the Ligue 1 standings is secure, there are no obstacles for them to lift the trophy, because PSG can't lose more than 3 times in the remaining matches, which will allow Brest to move up if they continue to win in all the remaining matches, so it can be said that competing for the title the championship in Ligue 1 was over several weeks ago because there was no longer a team that could unseat PSG.

Yesterday's two matches in the Champions League were very competitive and each team fought to the end. Arsenal and Bayern Munich's match was drawn with two goals each, while Manchester City and Real Madrid's match was drawn with 3-3 goals.

 The teams that have been talked about so much in the season are now fighting against the tougher teams, making the semi-finals of the weakest team a much easier equation for this season. If PSG can play as planned in the quarter finals of the Champions League then I believe this team will definitely play in the semi finals. If PSG qualify for the semi-finals and if their opponents are either Bayern Munich or Arsenal, then PSG can definitely beat Bayern Munich or Arsenal.
And if they overcome all the hurdles and qualify for the finals, it must be difficult for PSG to fight against the big teams.

[rendravolt]

UCL matches are more important for PSG. Due to this situation, it can be understood that they take the field with substitute players. They didn't really care about losing points from the match because the main goal for them is to win the UCL cup as always. They can sacrifice one match in the league for this, I think they already have the advantage in the league. Now they will play the big game tomorrow, we will wait and see what will happen in the league.

Surely Luis Enrique has gauged well what the team needs most at the moment and he has made the right decision without having to prioritize one match in Ligue One. The Champions League is everything for PSG and seeing Manchester City win it certainly makes them a little jealous. The remaining matches in Ligue One will not affect the players' performance at all and they will still be able to do well without experiencing any difficulties at all.

However, in such a fierce match, it is quite worrying if one of the players gets injured and that will become a new problem which will be quite detrimental for PSG. However, two different competitions are very important for PSG and they cannot miss this opportunity to make the fans of the Paris capital team proud.

[Palakka]

Surely Luis Enrique has gauged well what the team needs most at the moment and he has made the right decision without having to prioritize one match in Ligue One. The Champions League is everything for PSG and seeing Manchester City win it certainly makes them a little jealous. The remaining matches in Ligue One will not affect the players' performance at all and they will still be able to do well without experiencing any difficulties at all.

However, in such a fierce match, it is quite worrying if one of the players gets injured and that will become a new problem which will be quite detrimental for PSG. However, two different competitions are very important for PSG and they cannot miss this opportunity to make the fans of the Paris capital team proud.

Only a few hours away we will see an exciting match in the champions league between Barcelona Vs PSG, at the moment Barcelona certainly have a pretty good performance, and of course PSG must be able to beat Barcelona to be able to continue their journey to the next round in the Champions League this season, and I think backing up the main players in the league is one way for Enrique to be able to maximize PSG's strength ahead of the big match,  We can't doubt PSG's strength at the moment but I think PSG need all the strength to beat Barcelona,because Barcelona is still a strong team that might destroy PSG's hopes later.

The Ligue match is no longer PSG's priority at the moment because indeed they only need a few more wins to win Ligue 1, so Enrique will now focus on keeping their chances in the Champions League, it is very risky for PSG to field their main squad in Ligue 1 at this time because it is not impossible that their players will be injured later and obviously it will make PSG's performance decline in the Champions League.

[Zlantann]

UCL matches are more important for PSG. Due to this situation, it can be understood that they take the field with substitute players. They didn't really care about losing points from the match because the main goal for them is to win the UCL cup as always. They can sacrifice one match in the league for this, I think they already have the advantage in the league. Now they will play the big game tomorrow, we will wait and see what will happen in the league.

Klyrian Mbappé didn't understand that coach Luis Enrique had more experience than him. He has been a player and now a coach so he understands players' psychology. Mbappé and other key players need to be rested for that game. Barcelona players have enjoyed ten days without games giving them some advantage over PSG. Secondly, the PSG league title race is not at stake because they enjoy a ten-point advantage in the French League. PSG has managed to avoid many top teams in the UCL, this match will be a true test of the French side. If Barca fails to handle Mbappe and  Ousmane Dembele, the match will go the way of PSG.

The Ligue match is no longer PSG's priority at the moment because indeed they only need a few more wins to win Ligue 1, so Enrique will now focus on keeping their chances in the Champions League, it is very risky for PSG to field their main squad in Ligue 1 at this time because it is not impossible that their players will be injured later and obviously it will make PSG's performance decline in the Champions League.

The reason why Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino were sacked was not because they didn't win the French League but because they failed to help the club win the Champions League. Therefore, it is possible that Luis Enrique might be sacked if he fails to win this competition.

[Ayers]

The Ligue match is no longer PSG's priority at the moment because indeed they only need a few more wins to win Ligue 1, so Enrique will now focus on keeping their chances in the Champions League, it is very risky for PSG to field their main squad in Ligue 1 at this time because it is not impossible that their players will be injured later and obviously it will make PSG's performance decline in the Champions League.

The reason why Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino were sacked was not because they didn't win the French League but because they failed to help the club win the Champions League. Therefore, it is possible that Luis Enrique might be sacked if he fails to win this competition.

PSG is actually weird. They have not been able to win against Clermont Foot.

Just for context, Clermont Foot is the team that is at the absolute bottom of the table. So they were unable to win against a team that is on the last of the table. I don’t know if they were trying to keep the players healthy for the match against Barcelona in the Champions League competition or not. But this is definitely not a good look for PSG. And I am pretty sure that even after this, they are not going to be able to do well in the Champions League competition. I actually want to see Barcelona win against PSG in both legs. Just so PSG realizes that they are so bad. And of course, they do not deserve to win the Champions League title. Which I am pretty sure they are not going to.

The only reason they are able to get away with such bad performance in the Ligue 1 is because they do not have any proper competition

[Hvdv]

Lyon even have a chance to reach the sixth position mathematically as the gap is only five points. But it isn't a high probability at the same time. Because Lyon will have to fight four teams ahead for capturing the position. It is really difficult task to perform as a result.    However I assume Lyon are already relieved in their position now.

Because they started this season horrible you know. They couldn't save themselves from the relegation zone for a long time as well. But from a really dire situation they still managed to climb to the tenth position. This is still a nice progress for them. This is a start for collecting themselves and I hope things don't be upside down again next season.

Lyon did wonders in the second half of the league. They played admirable games. They were fantastic and there was no trace of the bad football they played in the first term. Even if they cannot go to the European cups this year, the football they play in at least the second half of the league shows us how dangerous a team they can be when concentrated.

[Hanadawa]

Lyon even have a chance to reach the sixth position mathematically as the gap is only five points. But it isn't a high probability at the same time. Because Lyon will have to fight four teams ahead for capturing the position. It is really difficult task to perform as a result.    However I assume Lyon are already relieved in their position now.

Because they started this season horrible you know. They couldn't save themselves from the relegation zone for a long time as well. But from a really dire situation they still managed to climb to the tenth position. This is still a nice progress for them. This is a start for collecting themselves and I hope things don't be upside down again next season.

I think the best position that Lyon can get this season is 8th place. Even though it is only 5 points away from 6th place, Lyon will face tough opponents in the next match. I think it is difficult for Lyon to win all the remaining games. Lyon will face Brest, Monaco, PSG and Lille. It wasn't an easy match. I even think they will get a draw or lose for that match. It's hard to think they can win. Lyon started the season very badly and to be honest I respect their struggle to get out of the relegation zone and are now in the top 10. But I am skeptical that they will be able to face strong teams in the next match. So I predict Lyon will end the season in 8-10th place.

[QueenVera]

PSG should be able to defeat a team at Clermont's level with the available player material. even though in reality, the coach, Luis Enrique, did not reduce his main players to become the starting eleven. however, it is understandable that Luis Enrique gave more opportunities to 17 year old young players who played on the wing and other young players who played as wing defenders. and as a result, PSG was unable to get full points even though in the second half the main players such as Mbappe and others were introduced. the match ended with a score of 1-1, despite the fact that Paris Saint-Germain fell behind first.

Fortunately, towards the end of the match, Mbappe provided an assist which Goncalo Ramos converted into an equalizer. and yeah, the match ended 1-1. and as we know, the result of this match has no influence at all on PSG's ranking in the Ligue 1 table. And as we all agree, Luis Enrique prioritizes the Champions League quarter-final match against Barcelona later. That's why several of PSG's core players were not the main starters in the match against Clermont. For Lique 1, PSG will not have any significant obstacles. but in the Champions League, PSG needs to concentrate to focus on overthrowing Barcelona. That's why some players save their energy.

PSG in the league are doing very greatly and in that match against Clermont, you would not expect PSG to be struggling as psg are far doing great as they’re clear even on point. In that match over the weekend, PSG rested most of her key players for the UCL game and you can see the difference im the second half

 In the second half, we saw PSG having introduced her major players and you can see the difference in how they played just that they were only able to get a draw in that fixture and it’s not really bad especially as they’re very clear on being the league winners. Mbappe who’s about to leave keep increasing his numbers for the club as he was able to provide an assist that helped PSG get their draw.

 ⁠In the league, I don’t think PSG will be having any difficulty of any sort as they’re in a better position in the league table and as such you can understand why the coach rested most of the club’s key players in this fixture. PSG main target is the ucl and as such they’re are doing everything possible to be able to get to the UCL semi final and probably the final. The club will have to prepare very well because Barcelona won’t be an easy opponent for PSG to face in this round of the competition. I’m very confident that PSG could get something but they’ve got to do more than the ordinary to be able to defeat Barca.

[Leviathan.007]

Lyon even have a chance to reach the sixth position mathematically as the gap is only five points. But it isn't a high probability at the same time. Because Lyon will have to fight four teams ahead for capturing the position. It is really difficult task to perform as a result.    However I assume Lyon are already relieved in their position now.

Because they started this season horrible you know. They couldn't save themselves from the relegation zone for a long time as well. But from a really dire situation they still managed to climb to the tenth position. This is still a nice progress for them. This is a start for collecting themselves and I hope things don't be upside down again next season.

Lyon did wonders in the second half of the league. They played admirable games. They were fantastic and there was no trace of the bad football they played in the first term. Even if they cannot go to the European cups this year, the football they play in at least the second half of the league shows us how dangerous a team they can be when concentrated.

I can't understand what happened in Lyon to make this team get progress after the new year but they had a really bad performance and got bad results even against the weaker teams that were expected them to win. Lyon was a strong team in the past and was racing in the top side of the French League with the other teams but now this Lyon is far from the good days, However, they have got much better results than before.
They even won the Sema final match of the French Cup against Valenciennes with a 3-0 recently.
 

[len01]

Lyon even have a chance to reach the sixth position mathematically as the gap is only five points. But it isn't a high probability at the same time. Because Lyon will have to fight four teams ahead for capturing the position. It is really difficult task to perform as a result.    However I assume Lyon are already relieved in their position now.

Because they started this season horrible you know. They couldn't save themselves from the relegation zone for a long time as well. But from a really dire situation they still managed to climb to the tenth position. This is still a nice progress for them. This is a start for collecting themselves and I hope things don't be upside down again next season.

I think the best position that Lyon can get this season is 8th place. Even though it is only 5 points away from 6th place, Lyon will face tough opponents in the next match. I think it is difficult for Lyon to win all the remaining games. Lyon will face Brest, Monaco, PSG and Lille. It wasn't an easy match. I even think they will get a draw or lose for that match. It's hard to think they can win. Lyon started the season very badly and to be honest I respect their struggle to get out of the relegation zone and are now in the top 10. But I am skeptical that they will be able to face strong teams in the next match. So I predict Lyon will end the season in 8-10th place.

nothing is impossible in the remainder of this match and there are lots of surprises that will happen even though Lyon will face a stronger team but actually Lyon doesn't need to win in the upcoming match but is quite consistent in getting 1 point which is more meaningful for Lyon.
I mean when we look at the performance of the top teams that you mentioned, they have had several draws, like PSG have ended in draws several times and Lyon could have done the same thing, even Brest has also been beaten Lens.
and also Monaco or Lille which could end in a draw against Lyon when Lyon performance is currently in a more stable condition than before.
but I might have to agree with you that Lyon would be better off ending this season in the top 8 or 10 and that's much better than being in the relegation zone like at the start of the season which makes me really worried if a popular team gets relegated.

[klidex]

I think the best position that Lyon can get this season is 8th place. Even though it is only 5 points away from 6th place, Lyon will face tough opponents in the next match. I think it is difficult for Lyon to win all the remaining games. Lyon will face Brest, Monaco, PSG and Lille. It wasn't an easy match. I even think they will get a draw or lose for that match. It's hard to think they can win. Lyon started the season very badly and to be honest I respect their struggle to get out of the relegation zone and are now in the top 10. But I am skeptical that they will be able to face strong teams in the next match. So I predict Lyon will end the season in 8-10th place.

I agree with you with Lyon's current situation, they are safe enough to be in the top 8-10, if they can be in a better ranking, but the obstacles that Lyon has to face in the remainder of this match are not easy for them to overcome and win consistently, because in the remaining 6 matches this season, 4 of them have to face clubs that are currently at the top and 2 of them face mediocre clubs and relegated clubs, so technically Lyon will face quite tough clubs in the remainder of this season, so it is impossible for Lyon to be ranked in the top 6 if Lyon is unable to beat these clubs even though the difference in points with the club that is ranked 6th is not too big.

And on Monday, Lyon will face Brest. This is quite a difficult match even though both clubs are in good form, but Brest looks more convincing to win the match compared to Lyon, but because the match is held at home, Lyon will get an advantage and will try hard so as not to disappoint their supporters, but I think the possible result for Lyon is to achieve a draw.

[Velvet78]

It was a worrying result for PSG last night.    They lost against Barcelona home by 3-2 you know. They are already comfortable with winning the Ligue 1 title but their main goal has always been to win the Champions League title. But in this way their job is more difficult. If Luis Enrique can't make it then he might also join the managers to be parted ways with soon...

There aren't so many league games this week by the way. The only interesting one to me is Lyon - Brest. I'm curious about whether Lyon will be able to deal a blow to Brest which are having an amazing season.    Brest were able to win by 1-0 home before. I think both teams will score this time and 1.81 looks really tempting for that.

[rendravolt]

To win again seems very difficult for Nice and they only got 1 win in the last 5 matches. Now their chances are dwindling to secure the top four in the standings and with a difference of 5 points from Lille, they have to work even harder to achieve this. As much as possible they have to show the good game they showed at the start of the season.

Now Nice cannot continue to experience a decline in performance and they must win this week against relegation zone team Lorient. In the next match this should not be a problem for Nice and they must get full points again to reduce the existing gap. They also have to be careful because the difference in points between the teams below them is very small so if Nice draws or loses again then they will go down again.

[pusaka]

It was a worrying result for PSG last night.    They lost against Barcelona home by 3-2 you know. They are already comfortable with winning the Ligue 1 title but their main goal has always been to win the Champions League title. But in this way their job is more difficult. If Luis Enrique can't make it then he might also join the managers to be parted ways with soon...

I am not at all surprised by the defeat experienced by Paris Saint Germain in this match, because at the start their chances were not much different from Barcelona. but actually their game was not disappointing either, the match was quite tight but Barcelona managed to be more effective in launching attacks so they were able to score 3 goals.
Paris Saint Germain were also not without opportunities, but once again they were no more effective than Barcelona so they could only score 2 goals. Even though they lost, they still have a chance, although it will definitely be more difficult in the second leg. Apart from their status as a visiting team, they also have to catch up on the aggregate goals they achieved in this first leg.

[shinratensei_]

Lyon even have a chance to reach the sixth position mathematically as the gap is only five points. But it isn't a high probability at the same time. Because Lyon will have to fight four teams ahead for capturing the position. It is really difficult task to perform as a result.    However I assume Lyon are already relieved in their position now.

It's very hard to believe it. Mathematically, yes, but reality may be very different. I strongly believe that Lyon may be able to climb a bit higher than the current position. You can't even be sure that Lyon will always get good results in the remaining matches.
It'd be still unpredictable.

Because they started this season horrible you know. They couldn't save themselves from the relegation zone for a long time as well. But from a really dire situation they still managed to climb to the tenth position. This is still a nice progress for them. This is a start for collecting themselves and I hope things don't be upside down again next season.

I know that, but Lyon has done it very well this time. It was leaving the good relegation zone. I'd prefer to see Lyon not set a very big target because it will burden all of its players.
Lyon needs to consistently winning the game. Void the relegation zone and keep play in the league one for another season is already big achievement by the club.

[bering]

Lyon even have a chance to reach the sixth position mathematically as the gap is only five points. But it isn't a high probability at the same time. Because Lyon will have to fight four teams ahead for capturing the position. It is really difficult task to perform as a result.    However I assume Lyon are already relieved in their position now.

Because they started this season horrible you know. They couldn't save themselves from the relegation zone for a long time as well. But from a really dire situation they still managed to climb to the tenth position. This is still a nice progress for them. This is a start for collecting themselves and I hope things don't be upside down again next season.

Pierre Sage is really know how to handle this team and i think Lyon should be hire him at the beginning of season but it's still not late because Lyon under him was very impressive and since December last year with Pierre Sage Lyon has been through an 21 matches in all competitions and from those matches Lyon can collect 14 wins which is in my opinion this is very fantastic because before Pierre Sage handle this team Lyon have to changing manager several times because of poor results which they got and now they have already safe from relegation zone and if this positive trend will be resumes until end of this season then very possible Lyon will finish at higher position on league table

I have been discuss about this before because next weekend they will gets hard match against Brest and this match is good to tested Lyon consistency because we all know Brest also very fantastic this season they even have already reach to runner up position and if Lyon can able to overcomes Brest then very possible Lyon can taking over Marseille or Rennes position on league table however do not forget too Lyon still have the opportunity to gets the trophy this season because on France Cup Lyon can able to eliminate Valenciennes on semifinal and advances to the final match of this competition and they will facing PSG for the final match