French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[sokani]

There's nothing strange here caused by they unable to beat Chelsea's B team. Strassbourg is full with so many wonderkid owned by Chelsea, and that's the reason they struggle. Just look at how Strassbourg is drastically improving after Blueco used it as a club to give more minutes to the their wonderkid.

I'd like to see PSG to get a competitive season, and that's good by having Strassbourg that is following them at 2nd. I will be surprised if they may lose the current season to the strassbourg. I know this sounds too good to be true, but who knows.

I didn't know that Blueco, the consortium that owns Chelsea, is also the owner of Strasbourg until now. Will Strasbourg win the league title? It's not going to happen. PSG will keep dominating the league in years to come. Blueco has a lot of work to do to make Strasbourg a powerhouse. The club is very much an average club, but I'm very impressed with what Blueco is doing.

[Juse14]

It's just beginning of league so, too early to says Ligue 1 is more competitive and last season too PSG have to struggle to gets first place in the standings but eventually they can managed their consistency and became an the champion and for this season too i am sure other teams will be unable to keep up PSG for the title and the teams such as Strasbourg, Marseille or Monaco will lost their consistency when the league near to ended and eventually PSG will conquer the league without gets strong contenders and they will defend their title again

At the beginning of the season, the title race of Ligue 1 is quite fierce. Several clubs participate in the title race. In the last season, PSG, Strasbourg, Marseille and Lyon are fighting for the title. The difference in points is not very much. We saw such a scene in the previous season too. But at the end of the season, Marseille, who was in second place in the table, is behind PSG by a huge margin of 19 points. It is very difficult for teams like Strasbourg, Marseille and Lyon to maintain a stable performance throughout the season. So gradually these teams fall behind in the title race. The same thing is likely to happen again this season too.

Watching French Ligue 1 is like watching a rerun, because every season PSG is sure to come out on top and lift the trophy. I always want to see this league become much better and much more competitive, but unfortunately, to date, no team has been able to challenge PSG's dominance.

At the moment, I am particularly impressed by Strasbourg's performance, as they have started the season strongly and continue to strive for points in every match they play. Meanwhile, shifting to AS Monaco, it is unfortunate that in their last two matches, Monaco failed to maintain their consistency. And at this moment, they are facing a fairly easy opponent, Angers, which should be an opportunity for AS Monaco to get back on the winning track. At this point, the match has been underway for approximately 35 minutes, but unfortunately, Monaco has yet to establish a lead in this half.

[slapper]

PSG almost lost this beautiful game which they were supposed to secure their 3 points. Scoring first and going down to 2 goals down in 15 minutes is just so appalling. I couldn't believe it was PSG playing. The errors, the losses...the goal keeper. Thank God for Ramos who brought back life to the game with his Penalty before Mayulu secured the draw. Strasbourg played a good game not minding that the home fans were everywhere. I think PSG has to be very careful especially this time Dembele is not in the squad, to avoid loosing all why they have built. Dembele remains the engine house to their attack and it has been proven since he's off with injury.

This game was just an amazing way to say hello to club football again.    When Strasbourg got 3-1 ahead everyone must have been very surprised... In the end it was a home game for PSG before anything else.

Doué was back in the starting lineup and Kvaratskhelia was also back around the 60th minute. PSG still lacked Dembélé. But even without all of these players they beat Barcelona away you know. Drawing by 3-3 in this game was quite unexpected.

I like Strasbourg even more day by day this season...

I did not even feel surprised when Strasbourg was ahead by 3 goals. I have been observing their press figures slowly rise week after week. That team wins the ball in the final third than anyone else (nearly seven times a game). The trap was therefore set once PSG began to over-play at the back without Marquinhos or Dembele stretching transitions. What is amazing is the way Strasbourg appeared to such a young group. There could be something tangible being produced on the pitch by that BlueCo model. Panichelli is now confident as high as the sky, seven in eight, and you can see how fast he goes at space when a line breaks

On the part of PSG, the draw is not to cause panic yet. They remain top of the league, their xG balance is not bad, and when Marquinhos and Dembele are back, the structure becomes tight. But the trend is obvious: massive possession, low duel rate, vulnerable in transitions. Unless they repair that, the balanced set up of Marseille or the energy of Strasbourg might turn this title race much more real than people thought. And yes, I understand why you are beginning to like Strasbourg. They play with that nothing to lose vibe that all neutrals gravitate toward

[Agbe]

3:3 results was not a result I didn't expect from a team like PSG that was playing at home against Strasbourg. I feel that it is due to the plays that were missing out on the PSG lineup but yet Strasbourg is not a top team that PSG will depends on their full squad to beat. But results like this only means one thing that PSG should be more careful going forward because with the way am seeing in the French ligue 1 teams are more competitive.and PSG should take not and upgrade their form.

[Richbased]

3:3 results was not a result I didn't expect from a team like PSG that was playing at home against Strasbourg. I feel that it is due to the plays that were missing out on the PSG lineup but yet Strasbourg is not a top team that PSG will depends on their full squad to beat. But results like this only means one thing that PSG should be more careful going forward because with the way am seeing in the French ligue 1 teams are more competitive.and PSG should take not and upgrade their form.

PSG were even lucky to get a  draw against Strasbourg because they almost lost the match when they were losing 1:3 but Goncalo Ramos goal and Senny Mayulu equalizer was able to make PSG share points with Strasbourg. Ousmane Dembele was not featured as a result of injury, if he was available to play i think he would have made some impact to his team. However, most of the players returned from international duties so fatigue is expected to affect them. Maybe we can see a better performance from PSG in their next game. I like the competition that is going on in the France Ligue 1 because that is how a league ought to be and not allowing one team to monopolize and dominate the league without any rivalry.

[Agbam]

😳 Paris Saint-Germain played at home, seemingly unmotivated and seemingly underestimating Strasbourg.
This 3-3 result seemed to be a warning to PSG not to underestimate other clubs, as Strasbourg could break PSG's dominance this season.
In this match, Paris Saint-Germain, as the home team, seemed fortunate to get a penalty kick, and just imagine, if PSG hadn't gotten that chance, Strasbourg would have won this match.
But I was quite entertained by the start of the season with an exciting competition rather than having to watch boring dominance

PSG really underestimated Strasbourg in this match and it was evident in their conduct down to L. Enrique making changes in time. I'm not against making use of your bench but starting more from the bench is my annoyance. Strasbourg is the 3rd position on the table so they're not a week team to lose guard against. Technically it would've been sound if he started with these players he put at the ending and allow those that started to come in at a later time. I'm even annoyed with Strasbourg for allowing them equalize. Losing that match would've been a great satisfaction to me and getting my revenge for losing my bet due to the coach's carelessness

I don’t think it was about underestimation or underrating, the coach was just trying to do what’s best for his team and players, by resting most of those key players who partook fully in the World Cup Qualifiers it’s a good move, it’s also to give others an opportunity, Aside that Strasbourg really gave a good account of themselves unlucky they didn’t get away with the win.

[MinMan]

Statistically, PSG should have been overwhelmingly superior and should have won. But this is the league, and I see this as a surprise in the league. Good teams aren't always good; they sometimes make mistakes. Starsbough managed to capitalize on that situation. Despite playing with a lot of players and PSG dominating, they managed to get a point. Looking at the player statistics, their players were very dominant, but they failed to capitalize on their chances. I think Enrique still has a lot of work to do to make PSG effective again.

There are many games like that, you see one team end up being very dominant all game long, and the stats shows that they played only by themselves and then you look at the score and it's a tie. Usually those type of games are 0-0 because even if you play amazingly, and keep the possession, and shoot a lot, and basically overwhelm the statistics, you may fail to score, and that's how it ends.

You do not see such a one sided game with a 3-3 result usually because if it's one sided, the other side should not be able to score 3 goals. We have seen Strasbourg does the job very well and that is why it is not really that much of a big deal. I get that it is not that complicated but we can definitely see this be a very bad game for PSG and can hurt later on.

[Wake Up]

3:3 results was not a result I didn't expect from a team like PSG that was playing at home against Strasbourg. I feel that it is due to the plays that were missing out on the PSG lineup but yet Strasbourg is not a top team that PSG will depends on their full squad to beat. But results like this only means one thing that PSG should be more careful going forward because with the way am seeing in the French ligue 1 teams are more competitive.and PSG should take not and upgrade their form.

Paris Saint-Germain drew this match, and I was truly surprised. Strasbourg didn't look like a team capable of drawing against them. Still, I have to admit, they played really well. They've also had a very strong start to the French league this year, and Paris Saint-Germain scoring three goals shows how well-organized they are. Even in the Champions League, no team has played like Paris Saint-Germain. Strasbourg played truly exceptionally. They deserved the win from that perspective, but of course, getting a point from Paris Saint-Germain is also incredibly valuable.

[dezoel]

Honestly, once again not good enough from PSG, they are really not caring about the league at all. They may literally lose the lead, not that I think they will lose the title, I am sure that they are going to end up with some good return one way or another, but that doesn't mean we are going to end up with something that bad, we should be able to actually do a fine job if given enough time for them.

PSG will be champions but they will end up not being champions with a lot of points gap if they keep not caring like this. They should be able to beat Strasbourg easily, even if we are talking about second place for now, which Strasbourg will drop from there when others play, it's still not good enough team to take points off PSG, and weird that they have.

[hyudien]

3:3 results was not a result I didn't expect from a team like PSG that was playing at home against Strasbourg. I feel that it is due to the plays that were missing out on the PSG lineup but yet Strasbourg is not a top team that PSG will depends on their full squad to beat. But results like this only means one thing that PSG should be more careful going forward because with the way am seeing in the French ligue 1 teams are more competitive.and PSG should take not and upgrade their form.

Oh my gosh, PSG has been unpredictable this season. I don't know what the problem is, even though they have several key players injured, it shouldn't be a big problem. They've been in this situation before when they beat Barcelona, ​​but ah, in front of Starsbourg, they struggled and even felt what it was like to be behind. Luckily, PSG was still able to turn things around and get a point. Now, due to this result, their position has been shifted by Marseille. The big question is, is this what we expected? Maybe yes, because League 1 looks more competitive.

[macson]

3:3 results was not a result I didn't expect from a team like PSG that was playing at home against Strasbourg. I feel that it is due to the plays that were missing out on the PSG lineup but yet Strasbourg is not a top team that PSG will depends on their full squad to beat. But results like this only means one thing that PSG should be more careful going forward because with the way am seeing in the French ligue 1 teams are more competitive.and PSG should take not and upgrade their form.

PSG's draw against Strasbourg was unexpected, a bit of a surprise, considering PSG fielded a strong squad and were playing at home. They should have won the match relatively easily, but Strasbourg held PSG to a draw at home. Despite dominating the match and creating numerous chances, PSG failed to capitalize on a number of opportunities that should have been goals. It's unfortunate that their finishing let them down.

From what I've seen, Strasbourg also has a solid defense and is quite good, making them a tough opponent for PSG to break down. Also, PSG's attack seems to lack sharpness, which makes them less effective in this match. Too bad for them, and now Marseille is in first place in the standings.

[Victorybit1]

3:3 results was not a result I didn't expect from a team like PSG that was playing at home against Strasbourg. I feel that it is due to the plays that were missing out on the PSG lineup but yet Strasbourg is not a top team that PSG will depends on their full squad to beat. But results like this only means one thing that PSG should be more careful going forward because with the way am seeing in the French ligue 1 teams are more competitive.and PSG should take not and upgrade their form.

Oh my gosh, PSG has been unpredictable this season. I don't know what the problem is, even though they have several key players injured, it shouldn't be a big problem. They've been in this situation before when they beat Barcelona, ​​but ah, in front of Starsbourg, they struggled and even felt what it was like to be behind. Luckily, PSG was still able to turn things around and get a point. Now, due to this result, their position has been shifted by Marseille. The big question is, is this what we expected? Maybe yes, because League 1 looks more competitive.

I can think of so many factors that would have led to the draw, I mean injury is one and also maybe the international break last week too, there is possibility that some of the players are exhausted and looking at the injury list I think it's fair to let the draw go even though they won Barcelona with same leverage. Playing Barcelona in the champions league is totally different because the team as a whole know that they have a stand to make and to prove a fact too against Barcelona while with Starsbourg it's another dynamics all together but one thing is that PSG will rise back again stronger.

[CageMabok]

I don’t think it was about underestimation or underrating, the coach was just trying to do what’s best for his team and players, by resting most of those key players who partook fully in the World Cup Qualifiers it’s a good move, it’s also to give others an opportunity, Aside that Strasbourg really gave a good account of themselves unlucky they didn’t get away with the win.

Although they didn't win at PSG's home ground, Strasbourg at least showed their strength, putting up a more intense fight. As a result of the draw, PSG and Strasbourg have now dropped down the table, as Marseille won by a significant margin today, taking the top spot. I hope this isn't just a temporary move, so the Ligue 1 competition can be more exciting until the end of the season. PSG's performance hasn't been interesting to follow since the start of the season.

[Hyphen(-)]

Oh my gosh, PSG has been unpredictable this season. I don't know what the problem is, even though they have several key players injured, it shouldn't be a big problem. They've been in this situation before when they beat Barcelona, ​​but ah, in front of Starsbourg, they struggled and even felt what it was like to be behind. Luckily, PSG was still able to turn things around and get a point. Now, due to this result, their position has been shifted by Marseille. The big question is, is this what we expected? Maybe yes, because League 1 looks more competitive.

If they don’t have depth, it is very possible, because other teams can’t just sit and watch them humiliate them again every season and beside that, there are so many teams in the League 1 that are ready for the season and Starsbourg is among them, they are teams we underrated this season and they are now showing the general public that they can be an obstacle to PSG this season.

Olympic Marseille have used this opportunity to take the lead in the league1 table, they are one point ahead of PSG, and it is not by luck because Masson Greenwood scored four goals in their 6-2 defeat to Le Havre; they have more goals scored than PSG and less goals conceded which shows that they are also ready for the season.
I hope Marseille will be consistent this season because that’s how they used to be in the beginning of every season but do fail along the line due to fatigue and injuries, I wish they keep it up to give PSG a better competition.

[Oluwa-btc]

3:3 results was not a result I didn't expect from a team like PSG that was playing at home against Strasbourg. I feel that it is due to the plays that were missing out on the PSG lineup but yet Strasbourg is not a top team that PSG will depends on their full squad to beat. But results like this only means one thing that PSG should be more careful going forward because with the way am seeing in the French ligue 1 teams are more competitive.and PSG should take not and upgrade their form.

Sharing points with Strasbourg has seen them go under Marseille by a single point. That game yesterday was filled with players that are not direct enough. Managing his players to avoid breakdown is something I anticipated, it' is a long season and they'll want to be here for the club. Shout out to Marseille though, Did you also see how they cruised pass Le Harve? Three goals from Mason Greenwood tonight as he still remains the second highest goal scorer. The first half performance was challenging,  good thing it was faves heads on and correctly.

[Stablexcoin]

Oh my gosh, PSG has been unpredictable this season. I don't know what the problem is, even though they have several key players injured, it shouldn't be a big problem. They've been in this situation before when they beat Barcelona, ​​but ah, in front of Starsbourg, they struggled and even felt what it was like to be behind. Luckily, PSG was still able to turn things around and get a point. Now, due to this result, their position has been shifted by Marseille. The big question is, is this what we expected? Maybe yes, because League 1 looks more competitive.

Or are the players tired coming from the break. I also witnessed same slow performance from Chelsea players, i think it affected majority of them and could be the reason. Football can be full of surprises, even the smallest team still have advantages against big teams, no matter PSG ending draw against Strasbourg and losing the first position in the table, PSG are still considered the first choice of winning Ligue 1 once the players comes back from injury everything will change.

[imamusma]

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Or are the players tired coming from the break. I also witnessed same slow performance from Chelsea players, i think it affected majority of them and could be the reason. Football can be full of surprises, even the smallest team still have advantages against big teams, no matter PSG ending draw against Strasbourg and losing the first position in the table, PSG are still considered the first choice of winning Ligue 1 once the players comes back from injury everything will change.

I think the draw was influenced by Luis Enrique decision to bench most of his key players, partly due to fatigue and partly due to injuries. If all PSG players were available, they would most likely have beaten Strasbourg with ease.
Marseille managed to capitalize on the momentum to take over the top spot from PSG, which at first glance makes the Ligue 1 season seem more competitive. However, I think PSG can easily regain the top spot in the table, as they remain the main favorites for the title this season.

[GiftedMAN]

I don’t think it was about underestimation or underrating, the coach was just trying to do what’s best for his team and players, by resting most of those key players who partook fully in the World Cup Qualifiers it’s a good move, it’s also to give others an opportunity, Aside that Strasbourg really gave a good account of themselves unlucky they didn’t get away with the win.

Although they didn't win at PSG's home ground, Strasbourg at least showed their strength, putting up a more intense fight. As a result of the draw, PSG and Strasbourg have now dropped down the table, as Marseille won by a significant margin today, taking the top spot. I hope this isn't just a temporary move, so the Ligue 1 competition can be more exciting until the end of the season. PSG's performance hasn't been interesting to follow since the start of the season.

The performance of Strasbourg should have given them the winning if they had defended very well in the game but they let their golden opportunity  slip out of their hands after leading 1:3 in the game I was expecting them to win because PSG is trying to manage their players others should take the advantage now to defeat them now becauese once they bounce back nobody will stop them in the league.

[stompix]

So Strasbourg kind of missed the opportunity to turn Ligue 1 into a really competitive league, two defeats and one draw and it would have put PSG in an awkward position with the CL schedule putting extra pressure on them but it is what it is.
Still a juicy bet on handicap had you taken chances on just a -1, a 4x odds looks like now like a missed juicy opportunity.

I did not even feel surprised when Strasbourg was ahead by 3 goals.

Bruh, PSG scored first, it was 1-2 by half time, Strasbourg never had 3-0.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

The performance of Strasbourg should have given them the winning if they had defended very well in the game but they let their golden opportunity  slip out of their hands after leading 1:3 in the game I was expecting them to win because PSG is trying to manage their players others should take the advantage now to defeat them now becauese once they bounce back nobody will stop them in the league.

PSG were able to make a comeback after the coach tried to bring on several players, seeing the defense so easily penetrated. Luis Enrique tried to maximize the midfield to create a more directed game with their dominance. This strategy seemed effective, as PSG managed to score two more goals to secure a draw. Even going into the final whistle, there were several chances that if they had been utilized effectively, could have turned the game around, but unfortunately they were unable to capitalize on them.