French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Velvet78]

Another thing I wonder now is what Lyon will do without Fonseca until the end of the season. As a reminder, he got a nine-month ban because of his actions towards the referee of the Brest game.  

Actually he was doing a great job earlier. He looked like the right manager for Lyon. But losing his temper cost him too much. As far as I know the chairman defends him to stay anyway. Then meanwhile an assistant manager will handle the remaining work.

But this is valid for only the Ligue 1 at least. Fonseca is still managing the team in the Europa League for example.

[Lidger]

Dembele didn't do very well for Barcelona when he was at Barcelona so Barcelona sold him to PSG. When PSG bought this player, the transfer market was talking that maybe PSG was going to make another mistake, but Dembele proved that PSG did not make a mistake by buying him. Dembele has appeared in every match for PSG and we have seen good performances from him as long as he has been playing and he has been able to score enough goals for PSG this season as well as provide enough assists this season.  

To be honest, Dembele was not able to achieve anything good for the Paris Saint-Germain team in the early stages, but he has been able to contribute a lot for PSG in recent years. From my point of view, this French player is very talented, he could not fully unleash his talent for Barcelona, But what he could not do with the Catalan club, he is currently able to do with PSG Football Club. We will never forget the moment Dembele created in the 12th minute of the match against Liverpool that PSG was able to win historically.

Expectations will be high for this player in Paris Saint-Germain's upcoming UEFA Champions League match, and we can say that he might do something unforgettable in that match as well.

In the Champions League, when we saw PSG as Liverpool's opponent in the Super Sixteen and in the first leg match of the Super Sixteen where Liverpool won against PSG, then we did not think that PSG would come back brilliantly in the second leg match after being behind in the first leg match and confirm the quarter finals. Liverpool performed well this season and their chances were good enough but PSG stuck to their usual performance regardless of Liverpool and that's why they played with so much confidence in the second leg match and secured the win. You must have seen that Dembele was quite effective in both matches against Liverpool, but despite Dembele not scoring in the first leg, he scored in the second leg at a crucial time and that goal put PSG ahead by a lot. In the quarter-final match ahead, I think Dembele will play a good character for PSG.

[xzone]

Another thing I wonder now is what Lyon will do without Fonseca until the end of the season. As a reminder, he got a nine-month ban because of his actions towards the referee of the Brest game. 

Actually he was doing a great job earlier. He looked like the right manager for Lyon. But losing his temper cost him too much. As far as I know the chairman defends him to stay anyway. Then meanwhile an assistant manager will handle the remaining work.

But this is valid for only the Ligue 1 at least. Fonseca is still managing the team in the Europa League for example.

Lyon had to deal with a lot of crises this year. It's a shame that the manager will be away from the team for 9 months, and the team also has financial problems. According to today's news, they have put 6 players up for sale due to the economic crisis.

Despite this, their league standings are not bad, they still have a chance to finish this season in the top 3 teams. I wonder what they will do in the upcoming matches

[Ruttoshi]

Another thing I wonder now is what Lyon will do without Fonseca until the end of the season. As a reminder, he got a nine-month ban because of his actions towards the referee of the Brest game. 

Actually he was doing a great job earlier. He looked like the right manager for Lyon. But losing his temper cost him too much. As far as I know the chairman defends him to stay anyway. Then meanwhile an assistant manager will handle the remaining work.

But this is valid for only the Ligue 1 at least. Fonseca is still managing the team in the Europa League for example.

Lyon had to deal with a lot of crises this year. It's a shame that the manager will be away from the team for 9 months, and the team also has financial problems. According to today's news, they have put 6 players up for sale due to the economic crisis.

Despite this, their league standings are not bad, they still have a chance to finish this season in the top 3 teams. I wonder what they will do in the upcoming matches

I hope that their crisis wouldn't affect the players emotionally and mentally because Lyon has a match to play with United in the quarterfinals which they should take as their priority.

Of course, if Lyon remain focus despite their current predicament, they can finish third on the table and go for UCL next season. It will be amazing to see them in UCL next season.

[khiholangkang]

Another thing I wonder now is what Lyon will do without Fonseca until the end of the season. As a reminder, he got a nine-month ban because of his actions towards the referee of the Brest game. 

Actually he was doing a great job earlier. He looked like the right manager for Lyon. But losing his temper cost him too much. As far as I know the chairman defends him to stay anyway. Then meanwhile an assistant manager will handle the remaining work.

But this is valid for only the Ligue 1 at least. Fonseca is still managing the team in the Europa League for example.

Lyon had to deal with a lot of crises this year. It's a shame that the manager will be away from the team for 9 months, and the team also has financial problems. According to today's news, they have put 6 players up for sale due to the economic crisis.

Despite this, their league standings are not bad, they still have a chance to finish this season in the top 3 teams. I wonder what they will do in the upcoming matches

With the downturn faced by Lyon they are quite great to survive to this day and can maintain their position in the top 5 of the French League 1 standings, the activity of selling their players is a form that they are indeed difficult for their players to be able to patch up the shortage on the team then on the other hand there are also pursuing their positions in the standings namely Losc and Strasbourg which have very thin points with Lyon.

If only they could get a better manager and their finances recovered I thought they would be far greater this season, because if seen from the current situation they could survive what if they get support from many elements of the possibility they could be very successful this season.

[Moreno233]

Another thing I wonder now is what Lyon will do without Fonseca until the end of the season. As a reminder, he got a nine-month ban because of his actions towards the referee of the Brest game.  

Actually he was doing a great job earlier. He looked like the right manager for Lyon. But losing his temper cost him too much. As far as I know the chairman defends him to stay anyway. Then meanwhile an assistant manager will handle the remaining work.

But this is valid for only the Ligue 1 at least. Fonseca is still managing the team in the Europa League for example.

Now it is clearer why they gave Lyon that big odd to win Strasbourg who they are far better than based on past record though.  But judging by the recent matches of both clubs, Strasbourg is not doing badly at all. They have only lost one league match this year and have won majority of those matches. This shows that they mean business this season as they have a better record than Lyon this year. I am not seeing Lyon winning the match without a very serious battle from the host who need the win to climb to the Europa position in the league table.

[fadhilz123]

I think one of the reasons is because Strasbourg have been solid in their last few games. They managed to beat Lille and draw with Marseille who are currently in second place in the standings. I think that is the reason why Strasbourg cannot be underestimated. They also don't have a big points difference. I think both teams are on the same level. I think a draw would be fair for both teams.

I actually think that Strasbourg will be able to win at home when hosting Lyon because Strasbourg is also trying to be in the top five of the Ligue 1 standings this season so Strasbourg will continue to improve their performance on the field even though Lyon also has the ability to beat Strasbourg in today's match. But it will not be easy for Lyon because the home team's spirit for this match will also be very high and that will make Lyon a little overwhelmed in winning today's match.

[len01]

Tomorrow, the 28th, we will have the first game of round 27. It will be a very interesting game because both teams are fighting to secure a position in European competitions.

Strasbourg - Lyon (I predict a draw)

Strasbourg injured players: A. Ouattara, Habib Diarra, A. Omobamidele

https://www.besoccer.com/team/injuries-suspensions/strasbourg

Lyon injured players: Malick Fofana, Saël Kumbedi

https://www.besoccer.com/team/injuries-suspensions/olympique-lyonnais

Whenever there is a break for national team games, when league games resume, we see many surprises, so I see this game as being very difficult to predict, a draw is what I think is most likely to happen. Both teams need points if they want to stay in the race for places in European competitions.

Without any hesitation I bet on a draw as you predicted.
I have a reason that makes me more willing to take risks because Strasbourg has a strong mentality when playing at home.

From the previous 16 matches in Ligue 1, when Strasbourg played at home, Strasbourg had a result of 4 win, 2 draw and 1 loss.
With such a consistent performance, it gives confidence to bettors that there are only 2 final results between Strasbourg win or draw. But Lyon not easy to beat. So it makes sense if a draw occurs more.

[bitgolden]

Another thing I wonder now is what Lyon will do without Fonseca until the end of the season. As a reminder, he got a nine-month ban because of his actions towards the referee of the Brest game.  

Actually he was doing a great job earlier. He looked like the right manager for Lyon. But losing his temper cost him too much. As far as I know the chairman defends him to stay anyway. Then meanwhile an assistant manager will handle the remaining work.

But this is valid for only the Ligue 1 at least. Fonseca is still managing the team in the Europa League for example.

Didn't they fired him already? I remember the 9 month ban, but I assumed he would be banned after that, didn't know he was still in charge. It makes no sense to keep a manager who can't manage the team for 9 months at the league, plus when we are seeing how Lyon is, we know that they are already in trouble, there is no need to keep him around when he has that much trouble.

It would make more sense if they just fired him, and give him something else. I get that why this could be a very risky thing because we are so close to end of the seasons and changing managers this late would make no sense, but this whole ban thing happened a bit time back, so they should have fired him the next day and get someone else instead.

[Zlantann]

I think one of the reasons is because Strasbourg have been solid in their last few games. They managed to beat Lille and draw with Marseille who are currently in second place in the standings. I think that is the reason why Strasbourg cannot be underestimated. They also don't have a big points difference. I think both teams are on the same level. I think a draw would be fair for both teams.

I actually think that Strasbourg will be able to win at home when hosting Lyon because Strasbourg is also trying to be in the top five of the Ligue 1 standings this season so Strasbourg will continue to improve their performance on the field even though Lyon also has the ability to beat Strasbourg in today's match. But it will not be easy for Lyon because the home team's spirit for this match will also be very high and that will make Lyon a little overwhelmed in winning today's match.

It's half time in the match between Strasbourg and Lyon and the game is still goalless draw. But the visitors are the better side since they have more goals on target and higher ball possession. Lyon had ten shots and six was on target. While the host has two shots none was on target. In terms of ball possession, Lyon has had 61%, which is quite dominating. Lyon occupies the fifth position giving them the chance of qualifying for the Europa League group stage. Meanwhile, Strasbourg, which is in seventh position, is seeking means to play in Europe next season, and a win will boost their chances.

[Iranus]

I actually think that Strasbourg will be able to win at home when hosting Lyon because Strasbourg is also trying to be in the top five of the Ligue 1 standings this season so Strasbourg will continue to improve their performance on the field even though Lyon also has the ability to beat Strasbourg in today's match. But it will not be easy for Lyon because the home team's spirit for this match will also be very high and that will make Lyon a little overwhelmed in winning today's match.

Strasbourg is trying to stay in the top 5 of the points table. But  why do you consider lyon a weak team? I know strasbourg is in good form. But Lyon is not in bad form at all . Lyon has won the last three matches in Ligue 1 . Even in the points table, Lyon is in fifth place and Strasbourg is in seventh place.
Although neither team could score a goal in the first half. However, Lyon's players are dominating the match. Lyon has 61% ball possession. Lyon's players have managed  to make a total of 10 shots in the first half. On the other hand, Strasbourg's players have made only 2 shots. The match will either be a draw or lyon will win. I think that is what I thought after seeing the performance of both teams in the first half.

[Slow death]

Without any hesitation I bet on a draw as you predicted.
I have a reason that makes me more willing to take risks because Strasbourg has a strong mentality when playing at home.

Predicting the results of games after the international break becomes a very difficult task and today's game is showing that. Strasbourg won the game very easily, they managed to score 4 goals and only conceded 1 goal.

I expected a more balanced game that would end in a draw. But I didn't expect a game with many goals like the one that is happening now. With this victory Strasbourg moves up to position number 5 and can still dream of finishing the season in second place and going to the European Champions League.

[AprilioMP]

Now it is clearer why they gave Lyon that big odd to win Strasbourg who they are far better than based on past record though.  But judging by the recent matches of both clubs, Strasbourg is not doing badly at all. They have only lost one league match this year and have won majority of those matches. This shows that they mean business this season as they have a better record than Lyon this year. I am not seeing Lyon winning the match without a very serious battle from the host who need the win to climb to the Europa position in the league table.

Naturally, if the city does not make Lyon a favorite team. 4-1 4-2 lost against Strasbourg, it seems like this is a big score. This match became a match that decided to have never lost Lyon in the last 5 matches in all competitions.
This is the first time I have seen about Lyon. Lyon is a big team in Ligue 1 but in a few seasons back, Lyon is like not a big team but looks as a weak team that is difficult to compete in the top four Ligue 1 standings.

[snipie]

If you look at Lyon, they have a full chance to beat the host Strasbourg. Lyon managed to emerge as the winner in the last 3 meetings and also when Lyon visited Strasbourg's headquarters, Lyon also had a good h2h there, but what makes me not rule out the possibility that Strasbourg can do something, especially in the last home match against Lyon, Strasbourg managed to win the match.

Strasbourg did win in their home and knocked Lyon there by 4 goals. Interestingly Lyon players still fighting and scored two goals with the last one by a penalty after six minutes from the start of the injury time.
Lyon appears to dominate the game but wasted a couple of chances at the opposite of Strasbourg. Such defeat cost them a place for now and maybe two places at the end of this round. Players appears to be not that ready after the break.

[CroverNo01]

Paris Saint-Germain is the main contender for the Ligue One this season. They've been the most dedicating club for decades and the league is formally called farmer's league. Luis Enrique is not even showing concerned for ligue one because he's confident with the performance of his club. They've been in close range for the UEFA Champions League. They've other targets but UCL is main priority fir the club. Les Parisiens will continue to dominate and thrash oppositions.

[TelolettOm]

Strasbourg did win in their home and knocked Lyon there by 4 goals. Interestingly Lyon players still fighting and scored two goals with the last one by a penalty after six minutes from the start of the injury time.
Lyon appears to dominate the game but wasted a couple of chances at the opposite of Strasbourg. Such defeat cost them a place for now and maybe two places at the end of this round. Players appears to be not that ready after the break.

I am not quite surprised by this result, because even though Lyon is favored to win this match. Their opponent is Strasbourg, a rising up club also in Ligue 1 who in the last 5 matches, the results are very good. Even they consistently get consecutive wins in the last 4 matches.

From the statistics that we see below, the match in the first half was quite boring. but the match became much more intense when in the second half, even several goals were scored in a fairly close time.

Lyon is indeed far superior in several lines, but unfortunately, the effectiveness of their goals is quite lacking.

Source: RC Strasbourg extended their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 to seven games

[DanWalker]

Maybe the player you mean is Ousmane Dembele not Victor Osimhen, because at this time Viktor Osimhen is playing for Galatasaray in the Turkish league, and he has never played for Barcelona or PSG.

Ohho, Thats my mistake. I mean Dembele, not Osimhen. Osimhen never played for Barcelona. He is now with Galatasaray and previously played for Napoli. I made a mistake, you got it.

And speaking of Ousmane Dembele, indeed compared to his performance when he was still playing for Barcelona, what Dembele displayed in his second season at PSG, he performed very well and became the main force for PSG for now. He is not only good at scoring a goal but he is also quite good at providing an assist. He always contributes in every match he plays with PSG, be it in the form of goals or assists.

The main reason why Dembele is playing well with PSG is because PSG does not have a more experienced striker than Dembele. But when Dembele was with Barcelona, ​​Dembele was the most inexperienced and weak striker. The squad had star players like Messi and Suarez. And they could perform well regularly. That is why Dembele does not get many opportunities. Also, now Dembele is quite experienced. But when he was with Barcelona, ​​Dembele did not have enough experience

[cryptoWODL]

Dembele didn't do very well for Barcelona when he was at Barcelona so Barcelona sold him to PSG. When PSG bought this player, the transfer market was talking that maybe PSG was going to make another mistake, but Dembele proved that PSG did not make a mistake by buying him. Dembele has appeared in every match for PSG and we have seen good performances from him as long as he has been playing and he has been able to score enough goals for PSG this season as well as provide enough assists this season.  

To be honest, Dembele was not able to achieve anything good for the Paris Saint-Germain team in the early stages, but he has been able to contribute a lot for PSG in recent years. From my point of view, this French player is very talented, he could not fully unleash his talent for Barcelona, But what he could not do with the Catalan club, he is currently able to do with PSG Football Club. We will never forget the moment Dembele created in the 12th minute of the match against Liverpool that PSG was able to win historically.

Expectations will be high for this player in Paris Saint-Germain's upcoming UEFA Champions League match, and we can say that he might do something unforgettable in that match as well.

In the Champions League, when we saw PSG as Liverpool's opponent in the Super Sixteen and in the first leg match of the Super Sixteen where Liverpool won against PSG, then we did not think that PSG would come back brilliantly in the second leg match after being behind in the first leg match and confirm the quarter finals. Liverpool performed well this season and their chances were good enough but PSG stuck to their usual performance regardless of Liverpool and that's why they played with so much confidence in the second leg match and secured the win. You must have seen that Dembele was quite effective in both matches against Liverpool, but despite Dembele not scoring in the first leg, he scored in the second leg at a crucial time and that goal put PSG ahead by a lot. In the quarter-final match ahead, I think Dembele will play a good character for PSG.

There is logic involved in your conversation, we saw that when Paris Saint-Germain faced Liverpool in the first match of the Champions League Super Sixteen, it was played on their home ground, then the French club did not achieve the highest success. But it is surprising to all of us that they were able to win historically in the match when they played the second match of the Super Sixteen. I can confidently say that Dembele played the most effective role in the second league match, In other words, we enjoyed artistic football from Dembele. I think Dembele's team might be looking to see something memorable from him in the Champions League, he's been showing some creative skills this season. We need to take the positive signs of PSG and Aston Villa's domestic league very seriously.

[ancafe]

Paris Saint-Germain is the main contender for the Ligue One this season. They've been the most dedicating club for decades and the league is formally called farmer's league. Luis Enrique is not even showing concerned for ligue one because he's confident with the performance of his club. They've been in close range for the UEFA Champions League. They've other targets but UCL is main priority fir the club. Les Parisiens will continue to dominate and thrash oppositions.

This is what makes Ligue 1 not so interesting because only PSG is the only strong team that always dominates the League. Even the arrival of Luis Enrique to PSG did not make it difficult at all because they do have the strength to continue to dominate the League. Now talking about the Champions League is their big hope and it is a difficult struggle that they have not been able to achieve.

There is almost no team there that can beat PSG and they are so comfortable to play consistently for a long time. This shows how uncompetitive this league is and not many clubs have the ability to match PSG.

[mamesso]

~Snip~

This is what makes Ligue 1 not so interesting because only PSG is the only strong team that always dominates the League. Even the arrival of Luis Enrique to PSG did not make it difficult at all because they do have the strength to continue to dominate the League. Now talking about the Champions League is their big hope and it is a difficult struggle that they have not been able to achieve.

The reason is because there is no adequate competition from rival clubs. Among the top 5 European leagues, only Ligue 1 is the most boring, just imagine, PSG could have secured themselves as Ligue 1 champions in the 27th week if they managed to win over St-Etienne, while their closest rivals (Marseille) lost and (Monaco) at least got a draw.
If that scenario occurs, PSG can secure the title when there are still 7 matches left in the competition, Marseille and Monaco will no longer be able to shift PSG.