French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Lida93]

It's all about consistency in getting good results, the points gap between the top teams isn't far, I can also say that the gap between Paris Saint Germain & Lyon is actually still small, only 7 points. Lyon still has a chance to finish in the top 2, but they must continue to fight & crush their opponents going forward. Their next match is against Auxerre, the weakest team ATM & they should be able to easily get 3 points.

Inconsistency is classical problem for Lyon regarding last season performance almost reach the Champion League spot but get failure after loss many points at few matches left and must finish at Europe League spot standings. For this season, Lyon have losses 4 of 12 matches with 7 points gap from PSG. Finished at 2nd position actually not difficult but has consistent performance or not for next several matches exactly Lyon not winning last three matches in a row.
Auxerre is bottom standings teams and losses 9 of 12 matches in Ligue 1 if can get three points against the weakness teams not any chance yet to fight for 2nd position standings this season.

The point gap between the team in the Ligue1 is close because PSG had misused several opportunities they would have increased their chances of going far ahead of the other teams especially when they dropped points in the match against Strasbourg, now they have to work harder to ensure that they do not further ruin their chances knowing that Lyon is just a few points close to them and might close in on them if they ever record any bad result after the international break.

[Slow death]

It's all about consistency in getting good results, the points gap between the top teams isn't far, I can also say that the gap between Paris Saint Germain & Lyon is actually still small, only 7 points. Lyon still has a chance to finish in the top 2, but they must continue to fight & crush their opponents going forward. Their next match is against Auxerre, the weakest team ATM & they should be able to easily get 3 points.

Inconsistency is classical problem for Lyon regarding last season performance almost reach the Champion League spot but get failure after loss many points at few matches left and must finish at Europe League spot standings. For this season, Lyon have losses 4 of 12 matches with 7 points gap from PSG. Finished at 2nd position actually not difficult but has consistent performance or not for next several matches exactly Lyon not winning last three matches in a row.
Auxerre is bottom standings teams and losses 9 of 12 matches in Ligue 1 if can get three points against the weakness teams not any chance yet to fight for 2nd position standings this season.

The point gap between the team in the Ligue1 is close because PSG had misused several opportunities they would have increased their chances of going far ahead of the other teams especially when they dropped points in the match against Strasbourg, now they have to work harder to ensure that they do not further ruin their chances knowing that Lyon is just a few points close to them and might close in on them if they ever record any bad result after the international break.

This season's PSG is very similar to the PSG of the Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar eras, where they constantly conceded goals and were very unstable in some rounds. Only when the league had few games left did they become stable and win, leading them to finish the Champions League with an advantage of more than 8 points over the second-placed team.

I don't know what happened to them this season for their defense to become so weak again. But I hope the coach doesn't underestimate the other teams too much because when they lose a lot, they could reach an unrecoverable level and then not become champions. I hope the PSG coach is aware of this.

[TelolettOm]

This season's PSG is very similar to the PSG of the Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar eras, where they constantly conceded goals and were very unstable in some rounds. Only when the league had few games left did they become stable and win, leading them to finish the Champions League with an advantage of more than 8 points over the second-placed team.

A mere 2 points behind Marseille isn't a huge gap, so PSG must be extra cautious going forward. Marseille are eyeing that position, and PSG have actually performed quite well, but they've only drawn twice in their last five matches. So, their performance isn't optimal, especially with several key players injured and just recovering.

By the way, next week, PSG will face Le Havre, which they should win. So far, PSG has been the winner in the PSG vs. Le Havre head-to-head (H2H) series.

[imamusma]

This season's PSG is very similar to the PSG of the Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar eras, where they constantly conceded goals and were very unstable in some rounds. Only when the league had few games left did they become stable and win, leading them to finish the Champions League with an advantage of more than 8 points over the second-placed team.

A mere 2 points behind Marseille isn't a huge gap, so PSG must be extra cautious going forward. Marseille are eyeing that position, and PSG have actually performed quite well, but they've only drawn twice in their last five matches. So, their performance isn't optimal, especially with several key players injured and just recovering.

By the way, next week, PSG will face Le Havre, which they should win. So far, PSG has been the winner in the PSG vs. Le Havre head-to-head (H2H) series.

That’s true, PSG must remain alert to the pressure coming from their competitors. Marseille could easily take over the top spot because the point gap is very narrow. I think PSG next match will be easy for them to win, as Le Havre are simply not a match for Luis Enrique squad. Meanwhile, Marseille will face Nice, which is a difficult fixture for both teams and could very well end in a draw. So it’s possible that PSG will have the chance to widen the point gap next week.

[CageMabok]

The point gap between the team in the Ligue1 is close because PSG had misused several opportunities they would have increased their chances of going far ahead of the other teams especially when they dropped points in the match against Strasbourg, now they have to work harder to ensure that they do not further ruin their chances knowing that Lyon is just a few points close to them and might close in on them if they ever record any bad result after the international break.

In reality, PSG haven't been wasting their opportunities; they just have one or two injured players, such as Dembele, whose recovery time is still unknown. Likewise, Nuno Mendes' recovery time is also unknown. This has made PSG a bit different, as both players are highly relied upon by the team and can make a difference with their contributions. However, I remain confident that PSG will be in much better shape because the PSG coach is a tactical expert and can correctly read opportunities in any situation.

[$weetne$$]

Luis Enrique desperately needs Dembele when PSG plays in the Champions League, while in Ligue 1 his presence doesn't really affect the results because of the easier competition. Perhaps for the next few matches, it's not too worrying because PSG can still qualify for the round of 16, but a complete squad is really needed when entering the knockout stage.
Luis Enrique must find a solution to Dembele's absence from his squad. His presence is indeed very much needed, but Enrique must not force him to play when recovering from injury because the risks are very high.

I remember some time ago when Dembele was absent because he had to attend the Ballon D'or awards, that single absence got PSG performing so poorly in the fixture they had that week, they even lost a game then, this is to show how important he is to the team. Over time, they seem to have built some dependency around him meanwhile for some while after Mbappe left, the team was beginning to look like they dropped that. Anyways I still believe Enrique has got it under control.

[Stormisover]

It's all about consistency in getting good results, the points gap between the top teams isn't far, I can also say that the gap between Paris Saint Germain & Lyon is actually still small, only 7 points. Lyon still has a chance to finish in the top 2, but they must continue to fight & crush their opponents going forward. Their next match is against Auxerre, the weakest team ATM & they should be able to easily get 3 points.

Inconsistency is classical problem for Lyon regarding last season performance almost reach the Champion League spot but get failure after loss many points at few matches left and must finish at Europe League spot standings. For this season, Lyon have losses 4 of 12 matches with 7 points gap from PSG. Finished at 2nd position actually not difficult but has consistent performance or not for next several matches exactly Lyon not winning last three matches in a row.
Auxerre is bottom standings teams and losses 9 of 12 matches in Ligue 1 if can get three points against the weakness teams not any chance yet to fight for 2nd position standings this season.

The point gap between the team in the Ligue1 is close because PSG had misused several opportunities they would have increased their chances of going far ahead of the other teams especially when they dropped points in the match against Strasbourg, now they have to work harder to ensure that they do not further ruin their chances knowing that Lyon is just a few points close to them and might close in on them if they ever record any bad result after the international break.

It's quite a while I see Lyon being this active I just hope they be consistent with this form they might end up finishing at the top table maybe 2 or 3 place if they are well serious, and again Marseille is in second place in the standings going head to head with Paris Saint Germain if they should maintain this form Paris Saint Germain might make same mistake that made LOSC won the league few seasons past, because Paris Saint Germain is not really impressive off lately and with some injuries in the team it's really weighing them down.

[Hyphen(-)]

I remember some time ago when Dembele was absent because he had to attend the Ballon D'or awards, that single absence got PSG performing so poorly in the fixture they had that week, they even lost a game then, this is to show how important he is to the team. Over time, they seem to have built some dependency around him meanwhile for some while after Mbappe left, the team was beginning to look like they dropped that. Anyways I still believe Enrique has got it under control.

Dembele was indeed a very vital player in the PSG squad, but I don’t think his absence will cost them a lot because they are not suppose to depend on him just as they did on Mbappe and when he left they suffered before the team could get other players to replace him.

On the day of Ballon D Or, Dembele was even injured before the game, and some of the PSG players are not with the team and traveled to the events, Lyon wanted to make use of that opportunity of their incomplete squad and they defeated PSG luckily.

[Mayor of ogba]

As a matter of fact, Dembele still remains the most important player in the PSG squad, his presence in the pitch makes a huge difference and he always strives to give his all whenever he features for the team, the only problem that I believe Dembele has had to deal with is his frequent injuries but in terms of performance Dembele has no match in the PSG squad, he was very instrumental in PSG's triumph in the UCL last season and continues to do same for the capital club this season as well.

Dembele had a truly magnificent year last year. However, he hasn't achieved what he wanted yet this year. After winning Europe's top performance award last year, I expected better this year. While there's been a slight dip in his form, he remains one of Paris Saint-Germain's strongest players. His absence is greatly felt by Paris Saint-Germain. If he can overcome his injury problems, I believe he's one of the best players in the French league.

Ousmane Dembele having to overcoming his injury prone problems is what I don't know how because he has being managing it since from his previous clubs he played for before PSG. When he's on the game his performance are usually incredible for PSG and that's why despite his constant injuries he's still giving a place in the team because players like him who have given PSG the most valuable trophy in the club's history are not easy to replace. This season hasn't gone half, so we can still hope he would do better before with his fitness and get back to a top another performance.

I don't know the techniques Ousmane Dembele will adopt when playing football so that he won't continue sustaining injury because the same injury crisis was the reason he couldn't perform well at Barcelona, and it almost ruined his football career if not that PSG signed him before he had a chance of reviving his football career and helped PSG to win the Champions League trophy that they have been trying to win for a long time. Ousmane Dembele will do better this season if he's consistent in playing football but he won't perform well this season if he continues being on and off the pitch.

[Cossyblack]

Luis Enrique desperately needs Dembele when PSG plays in the Champions League, while in Ligue 1 his presence doesn't really affect the results because of the easier competition. Perhaps for the next few matches, it's not too worrying because PSG can still qualify for the round of 16, but a complete squad is really needed when entering the knockout stage.
Luis Enrique must find a solution to Dembele's absence from his squad. His presence is indeed very much needed, but Enrique must not force him to play when recovering from injury because the risks are very high.

I remember some time ago when Dembele was absent because he had to attend the Ballon D'or awards, that single absence got PSG performing so poorly in the fixture they had that week, they even lost a game then, this is to show how important he is to the team. Over time, they seem to have built some dependency around him meanwhile for some while after Mbappe left, the team was beginning to look like they dropped that. Anyways I still believe Enrique has got it under control.

That's is the importance of Dembele on the team. When he is on the team, PSG perform incredibly but whenever he is absence from the team, PSG performance deteriorate on the Ligue1. PSG is just two points above Marseille and Lyon in the Table which I don't find impressive. Last Season, PSG won the Ligue1 with 84 points but I don't think if PSG can win with such a points this season. Games in the Ligue1 have  become quite difficult for PSG due to Dembele absence.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

That's is the importance of Dembele on the team. When he is on the team, PSG perform incredibly but whenever he is absence from the team, PSG performance deteriorate on the Ligue1. PSG is just two points above Marseille and Lyon in the Table which I don't find impressive. Last Season, PSG won the Ligue1 with 84 points but I don't think if PSG can win with such a points this season. Games in the Ligue1 have  become quite difficult for PSG due to Dembele absence.

This isn't about being impressive or not, but rather about how this season's challengers can put a little more pressure on PSG, making the Ligue 1 competition more exciting. Dembele did play a significant role in PSG's success last season, and it was clear how PSG performed when he was injured in several matches. But in reality, all players play a role in PSG's success, especially the midfield, which consistently supports the strikers. However, the defense and goalkeeper also play a crucial role because they work collectively to achieve success.

[Lida93]

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It's quite a while I see Lyon being this active I just hope they be consistent with this form they might end up finishing at the top table maybe 2 or 3 place if they are well serious, and again Marseille is in second place in the standings going head to head with Paris Saint Germain if they should maintain this form Paris Saint Germain might make same mistake that made LOSC won the league few seasons past, because Paris Saint Germain is not really impressive off lately and with some injuries in the team it's really weighing them down.

It's what I hope too for Lyon because it's definitely being a long while since they last made such relative consistency which is looking like they gonna be really serious against others rivals as PSG this season. So far they have won 6 games of 12 with some as draws maybe, if they could do better in their performance they might finish above fourth place probably by capitalising on any mistakes or perhaps injuries on the other team's squad, which means they also have to stay in form too.

[Hanadawa]

The point gap between the team in the Ligue1 is close because PSG had misused several opportunities they would have increased their chances of going far ahead of the other teams especially when they dropped points in the match against Strasbourg, now they have to work harder to ensure that they do not further ruin their chances knowing that Lyon is just a few points close to them and might close in on them if they ever record any bad result after the international break.

PSG have only lost once so far, so I don't think they're playing badly and wasting an opportunity to widen the gap. Second-placed Marseille have lost three times. This is further evidence that PSG's performance hasn't changed from last season. I think they only need a few games to build a points lead. So far, I haven't seen any other team match their performance. However, I also see that this isn't the same PSG team from last season, where they seemed unbeatable. I still need to see at least the first half of the season to see how PSG performs this season.

[Velvet78]

It looks like injuries will be a big pain for PSG this season.    Dembélé, Nuno Mendes, Hakimi and Doué all are still injured. Especially Dembélé has started to get injured quite often recently.

He missed 9 games in total for this reason in the previous season. But now he has missed 8 games already even before reaching halfway in the season! Luis Enrique must be getting more anxious about his condition in time.

[Grace333]

Luis Enrique desperately needs Dembele when PSG plays in the Champions League, while in Ligue 1 his presence doesn't really affect the results because of the easier competition. Perhaps for the next few matches, it's not too worrying because PSG can still qualify for the round of 16, but a complete squad is really needed when entering the knockout stage.
Luis Enrique must find a solution to Dembele's absence from his squad. His presence is indeed very much needed, but Enrique must not force him to play when recovering from injury because the risks are very high.

I remember some time ago when Dembele was absent because he had to attend the Ballon D'or awards, that single absence got PSG performing so poorly in the fixture they had that week, they even lost a game then, this is to show how important he is to the team. Over time, they seem to have built some dependency around him meanwhile for some while after Mbappe left, the team was beginning to look like they dropped that. Anyways I still believe Enrique has got it under control.

I don’t think him not been present will cost them anthing, like they are not suppose to depend on him at all..
have you forgotten that time when they trusted Mbappe so much, when Mbappe left it affected them..

[qurbanshah02]

It looks like injuries will be a big pain for PSG this season.    Dembélé, Nuno Mendes, Hakimi and Doué all are still injured. Especially Dembélé has started to get injured quite often recently.

He missed 9 games in total for this reason in the previous season. But now he has missed 8 games already even before reaching halfway in the season! Luis Enrique must be getting more anxious about his condition in time.

PSG is a team that plays with a lot of strength and good performance for us, but they are deprived of their good and strong players due to some problems who are not playing due to injuries during the match. Due to deep injuries on their players, they are not playing matches at the moment or something has become more injured in their internal part due to which they are not participating in the matches yet. I hope that if these players were with their team in all the matches in which PSG has lost and drawn, they would have been included in their record in the form of wins. If they come back soon and improve themselves, they can play very well for the development of the team and strengthen them a lot.

[$weetne$$]

This isn't about being impressive or not, but rather about how this season's challengers can put a little more pressure on PSG, making the Ligue 1 competition more exciting. Dembele did play a significant role in PSG's success last season, and it was clear how PSG performed when he was injured in several matches. But in reality, all players play a role in PSG's success, especially the midfield, which consistently supports the strikers. However, the defense and goalkeeper also play a crucial role because they work collectively to achieve success.

That pression PSG that will bring about some competition in the Ligue 1is something I believe  a lot of persons will be looking forward to and hoping it does comes through because the Ligue 1 has maintained a pattern for dominance for the longest and so this will excite a lot of persons to want to see but Dembele will not be staying that long before he will be back and get PSG back to their dominance reign.

[Wake Up]

This isn't about being impressive or not, but rather about how this season's challengers can put a little more pressure on PSG, making the Ligue 1 competition more exciting. Dembele did play a significant role in PSG's success last season, and it was clear how PSG performed when he was injured in several matches. But in reality, all players play a role in PSG's success, especially the midfield, which consistently supports the strikers. However, the defense and goalkeeper also play a crucial role because they work collectively to achieve success.

That pression PSG that will bring about some competition in the Ligue 1is something I believe  a lot of persons will be looking forward to and hoping it does comes through because the Ligue 1 has maintained a pattern for dominance for the longest and so this will excite a lot of persons to want to see but Dembele will not be staying that long before he will be back and get PSG back to their dominance reign.

PSG wouldn't cede the title to anyone here. We all know Dembele's contributions to the team. His presence with PSG will significantly boost their attacking power, but his recovery from injury is crucial. If he continues his current form, PSG can easily win big matches with Dembele, and he could make the difference.

[GiftedMAN]

I don't know the techniques Ousmane Dembele will adopt when playing football so that he won't continue sustaining injury because the same injury crisis was the reason he couldn't perform well at Barcelona, and it almost ruined his football career if not that PSG signed him before he had a chance of reviving his football career and helped PSG to win the Champions League trophy that they have been trying to win for a long time. Ousmane Dembele will do better this season if he's consistent in playing football but he won't perform well this season if he continues being on and off the pitch.

Dembele will not stop sustaining injuries if the coach keeps playing him in all their matches when he is back from injury, Dembele is a injury player which he knows but he has managed him since he left Barcelona to PSG if the coach wants Dembele to stop being injured the best he could do is to avoid playing him in all the games especially in the league games where he knows that his team will win.

[Toro iskandar]

It looks like injuries will be a big pain for PSG this season.    Dembélé, Nuno Mendes, Hakimi and Doué all are still injured. Especially Dembélé has started to get injured quite often recently.

He missed 9 games in total for this reason in the previous season. But now he has missed 8 games already even before reaching halfway in the season! Luis Enrique must be getting more anxious about his condition in time.

If it were Ligue 1, Luis Enrique likely wouldn't be concerned, as PSG's squad remains superior in quality compared to other clubs.
While Dembele is injured, he's one of PSG's key players. In his absence, Luis Enrique still has Kvaratskhelia as his replacement.
Although Kvaratskhelia is only a winger, he can temporarily replace Dembele, having previously scored against Lyon.
However, Luis Enrique is still concerned, as the Champions League is crucial and Dembele hasn't fully recovered.