French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Phoenix Anka]

They aimed for the Champions League final, but this year didn't go as well as they expected. Nevertheless, I still believe Paris Saint-Germain has a chance to become Champions League champions. Now, the finals will be played over two legs. The winner and the team advancing to the next round will be determined after two matches. Last year, Paris Saint-Germain won the championship by eliminating very tough opponents; they can show a similar performance in the finals this year. Because they are built around players who play the most professionally in the toughest matches.

Paris Saint-Germain still have a chance of becoming champions of this season's Champions League, but it's not yet entirely certain.
Arsenal despite having a highh score is never considered, Manchester City could give satisfaction to the fans and Bayer Monaco no less.

These will be truly difficult encounters and it will certainly not be a downhill road.

Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Barcelona, ​​and Paris Saint-Germain are, in my opinion, the strongest teams in this competition. I think I forgot to mention Manchester City. Paris Saint-Germain could do better in this tournament. To defend their championship title from last year, they need to be much better now. I only criticize them for letting Donnarumma go, perhaps their chances would have been higher if the Italian goalkeeper had stayed, but he's currently playing brilliantly for Manchester City.

[Lannakosa]

The competition in Ligue 1 this season is not as usual, Lens has managed to make the competition more competitive after successfully improving its performance, but this situation is only temporary because sooner or later PSG will return to the top of the standings. Being one point behind Lens is not a big problem for PSG, after all, their performance is still very consistent.
Lens consistency remains questionable, especially considering their class is still below PSG. With so many matches remaining, Lens will face several challenges against teams like Marseille, Lyon, Lille, and even PSG. When that time comes, PSG will once again show their class as the rulers of Ligue 1.

Almost no one doubts that PSG will move back up the table, but as long as Lens are ahead of them, it will remain a motivation for PSG to win all their matches, and not allow Lens to increase the gap. Lens have been a surprise for me, the fact that they are currently leading the table. I thought Marseille should be in their place, but Marseille missed too many opportunities to do so. In matches where they were supposed to win even against weaker opponents, they dropped points. But it is good that teams like Lens exist, so that PSG can feel real competition in Ligue 1 as well, and not only in the Champions League.

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Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Barcelona, ​​and Paris Saint-Germain are, in my opinion, the strongest teams in this competition. I think I forgot to mention Manchester City. Paris Saint-Germain could do better in this tournament. To defend their championship title from last year, they need to be much better now. I only criticize them for letting Donnarumma go, perhaps their chances would have been higher if the Italian goalkeeper had stayed, but he's currently playing brilliantly for Manchester City.

In the Champions League, PSG and the other teams you mentioned are still in the running, so be wary of all the other teams because so far, all of them, including PSG, have performed quite well. I also hope that PSG can reach the Champions League final again this season, while also focusing on Ligue 1, as PSG still has to fight here to return to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Furthermore, I hope all PSG players can return to full fitness without injury for the remainder of the season so that PSG can continue to compete fiercely in every competition they enter.

[cande86]

Actually, I don't think so but their performance is erratic when some players are missing which makes their scoring productivity uncertain because in one match they can score at once as if the injured players have no effect but in another match they really struggle to score which makes the situation look a little complicated.

This is what Enrique still cannot anticipate even though if we look at the conditions even though some of their players are missing but when it comes to quality in Ligue 1 they are still very much at the top and should not be too difficult when facing a level of strength far below them but Enrique still cannot stabilize this.

There are some matches that they definitely shouldn't have messed up but i would say that all in all they can be very satisfied with what they are doing

after all they are far ahead of the other opponents who can only dream of what they are doing and what they did last year above all.

[Velvet78]

Shortly after the New Year's Eve, there is going to be a Monaco - Lyon game in the league.

How do you see this game going? Monaco are favoured by the way. As they are the home side I'm not surprised but their odds are still high though. It's natural considering they got so many losses recently.

I would even expect the odds to be closer actually. Lyon are generally in trouble when it comes to away games against them. We shouldn't forget Monaco beat PSG home too this season. I wouldn't bet on a side as a result. But BTTS looks really good @1.54.

[Frankolala]

In the Champions League, PSG and the other teams you mentioned are still in the running, so be wary of all the other teams because so far, all of them, including PSG, have performed quite well. I also hope that PSG can reach the Champions League final again this season, while also focusing on Ligue 1, as PSG still has to fight here to return to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Furthermore, I hope all PSG players can return to full fitness without injury for the remainder of the season so that PSG can continue to compete fiercely in every competition they enter.

You're right. You statement made be falshed back on last season when PSG struggled in the group stage after several ugly performances, they started winning their matches towards the end of the group stage. That made them qualify to the round of 16 through playoffs. Are they trying to repeat the same thing this season?

[giorgione]

Working to win both UCL and league back to back is not an easy task at all, we are talking about something that is near impossible. I am sure someone must have done it before, not saying it has not been done before, but I think it must be few, because I do not remember a single team that won league and UCL back to back years. Maybe real may have done that during that 3 years in a row period? Not sure even that was the case considering none of those years were treble.

It's a very difficult thing and this team managed to get six cups in a year, only third team to do that, so of course it's going to be hard for them to continue to be great and of course there could be some stuff going wrong along the way as well.

I think that the discussion and the process is really long and it must be up to the team to understand if the path is feasible and it is worth tackling it in this sense or if it is necessary to give up and try to find a more controlled situation, i understand that this is not always the case, but sometimes it can happen to find a team that is competitive in both championships.

[verdinio]

You are very correct, PSG will fight for a decent finish at least in the champions league this season if they eventually fail to win the title again as the defending champions.  The Ligue 1 is not even enough distraction to them amd that is why they mostly appear to be giving all. The attention  to the champions league much more than they have been doing to the Ligue 1 which they know they can always find their way around and win even by a few points difference.

Paris Saint-Germain can go a long way and we can already say that they could be satisfied with what they have and think about the new year with a good place in the standings in the championship and in the Champions League, currently they are third and it doesn't seem bad at all, obviously they are one of the best so they can rest easy for now.

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Paris Saint-Germain can go a long way and we can already say that they could be satisfied with what they have and think about the new year with a good place in the standings in the championship and in the Champions League, currently they are third and it doesn't seem bad at all, obviously they are one of the best so they can rest easy for now.

I think PSG is still on track to retain both the Ligue 1 and Champions League trophies. Luis Enrique will certainly strive to lead his team to more consistent performances going forward, and sooner or later, I think they will succeed in overtaking Lens at the top of the table. Furthermore, I think PSG will reach the Champions League round of 16 without any major obstacles.

If all key players are back, I think PSG will rediscover their best form, which will certainly make Luis Enrique job easier. By prioritizing the Champions League, PSG will automatically become a dominant force in Ligue 1. This approach has successfully led them to win numerous domestic trophies each season.

[Mate2237]

PSG is still the team to beat when it comes to the French ligue 1. Lens may be topping the league today but that, is just temporary I don't see them sustaining the momentum. PSG will eventually win the league and they will do that with some points gap, in terms of investment you can't compare the level of investment PSG has been able to make on their team comparing to others.



I can't say that PSG can retain their champions League title but they still have a high chance of winning the champions League because going by their performance in the group stages of the champions League they have been very impressive.so even if they don't gets to win at least I see PSG making it to the semi finals or even the finals of the champions League.

[el kaka22]

PSG will be fine, Louis Enrique is one of the best coaches I have ever seen, and he is doing an insane job at PSG, so much so that there is a slight possibility they may do treble back to back, and that is never done before if I am not wrong.

No team has won their league, their domestic cup, and UCL title all three back to back before and there is a small chance PSG may actually do that and be first one in history. Cup and league isn't that impossible, league is guaranteed in my mind, cup is a bit harder but still doable, only one that is doubtful is UCL. And honestly even if they only win the league and UCL that is enough, cup is just a win for the "treble" name rights, otherwise it is not really that much important.

[Rengga Jati]

In the Champions League, PSG and the other teams you mentioned are still in the running, so be wary of all the other teams because so far, all of them, including PSG, have performed quite well. I also hope that PSG can reach the Champions League final again this season, while also focusing on Ligue 1, as PSG still has to fight here to return to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Furthermore, I hope all PSG players can return to full fitness without injury for the remainder of the season so that PSG can continue to compete fiercely in every competition they enter.

Lately, to be honest, PSG's performance hasn't been as good as it used to be, or even last season. Not only are they still runners-up in Ligue 1, but several of their top players have been dealing with long-term injuries, which has resulted in a significant change in the lineup in previous matches.

Not only that, even the players who are usually the top scorers in Ligue 1 haven't been able to score this time, only scoring a handful of goals for PSG. And it's actually players from smaller clubs who are sitting in the top scorer rankings.

Furthermore, hopefully, PSG's main players will return from injury soon so they can strengthen the team optimally again.

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Paris Saint-Germain can go a long way and we can already say that they could be satisfied with what they have and think about the new year with a good place in the standings in the championship and in the Champions League, currently they are third and it doesn't seem bad at all, obviously they are one of the best so they can rest easy for now.

The champions league is more of greater concern for them even in next year, but then I can only expect  that they will try to maintain some good form in the championship so they can get back on theri form all at once whenever they get back to squarely facing the championship again.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Paris Saint-Germain can go a long way and we can already say that they could be satisfied with what they have and think about the new year with a good place in the standings in the championship and in the Champions League, currently they are third and it doesn't seem bad at all, obviously they are one of the best so they can rest easy for now.

That's likely to happen considering the vast difference in the quality of PSG and Lens' players, it's not impossible that PSG will eventually retake first place in the standings. Furthermore, it's still very difficult for other teams in Ligue 1 to break PSG's dominance in terms of the title, as they have a much greater chance. Likewise, investment is also important as PSG can buy as many players as they want, but some other teams can't afford to do the same, so the competition will certainly be different.

[Hanadawa]

Actually, I don't think so but their performance is erratic when some players are missing which makes their scoring productivity uncertain because in one match they can score at once as if the injured players have no effect but in another match they really struggle to score which makes the situation look a little complicated.
This is what Enrique still cannot anticipate even though if we look at the conditions even though some of their players are missing but when it comes to quality in Ligue 1 they are still very much at the top and should not be too difficult when facing a level of strength far below them but Enrique still cannot stabilize this.

The first team is clearly stronger than their second team. Overall, I agree that PSG's quality is still the best in Ligue 1, even with their bench. However, when several key players are injured, miscommunication and tactical and chemistry issues can sometimes occur, making the game less cohesive. I think this is why PSG seem to score easily in some matches but struggle in others. It's crucial for Enrique to ensure his bench players can play solidly alongside their core players.
Lens currently lead PSG by one point. But I don't think that will last long. I think it will be very easy for PSG to overtake Lens and reclaim first place. In terms of quality, I honestly see only a miracle for Lens to win Ligue 1 this season.

[barbara44]

Almost no one doubts that PSG will move back up the table, but as long as Lens are ahead of them, it will remain a motivation for PSG to win all their matches, and not allow Lens to increase the gap. Lens have been a surprise for me, the fact that they are currently leading the table. I thought Marseille should be in their place, but Marseille missed too many opportunities to do so. In matches where they were supposed to win even against weaker opponents, they dropped points. But it is good that teams like Lens exist, so that PSG can feel real competition in Ligue 1 as well, and not only in the Champions League.

PSG is without doubt the toughest club in Ligue 1 but due to good pressure on them, this season, they are having significant problems, and they are not playing like last season, currently they are having 2nd spot in French league and 3rd in Champions league even chances are high that they could be fighting back but it has never been easy for any team.

Lens is doing good job and taking limelight, but they need good level for keeping consistency, mostly teams feel heat near the end of season and this always creates good challenge but PSG also need to be having their best because Marseille and Lens still big threats for their title defend, while their Champions league defend is looking not easy as well.

[TelolettOm]

Shortly after the New Year's Eve, there is going to be a Monaco - Lyon game in the league.

How do you see this game going? Monaco are favoured by the way. As they are the home side I'm not surprised but their odds are still high though. It's natural considering they got so many losses recently.

AS Monaco is having a tough season. This season, Monaco is only in ninth place, and in their last five matches, they have lost four times and only won once. Facing Lyon will certainly be even more difficult, as Lyon is at least slightly better at the moment.

And even worse news is that Takumi Minamino was injured during the Coupe de France match. The Monaco winger, who also captains the Japanese national team, has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup due to an ACL injury. He will be out for several months, and this season is arguably over for him.


Source: akumi Minamino suffers devastating injury ahead of 2026 World Cup

[Mustang Shelby]

Paris Saint-Germain can go a long way and we can already say that they could be satisfied with what they have and think about the new year with a good place in the standings in the championship and in the Champions League, currently they are third and it doesn't seem bad at all, obviously they are one of the best so they can rest easy for now.

That's likely to happen considering the vast difference in the quality of PSG and Lens' players, it's not impossible that PSG will eventually retake first place in the standings. Furthermore, it's still very difficult for other teams in Ligue 1 to break PSG's dominance in terms of the title, as they have a much greater chance. Likewise, investment is also important as PSG can buy as many players as they want, but some other teams can't afford to do the same, so the competition will certainly be different.

Paris Saint-Germain is a team that could easily win the French League on their own. Don't worry about them currently being second. Looking ahead to the end of the season, we will most likely see them as champions. The French League is a place where Paris Saint-Germain will finish as champions. It would be a huge surprise if they didn't win the championship.

[dezoel]

Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Barcelona, ​​and Paris Saint-Germain are, in my opinion, the strongest teams in this competition. I think I forgot to mention Manchester City. Paris Saint-Germain could do better in this tournament. To defend their championship title from last year, they need to be much better now. I only criticize them for letting Donnarumma go, perhaps their chances would have been higher if the Italian goalkeeper had stayed, but he's currently playing brilliantly for Manchester City.

Too many big teams are currently going on good for Champions league title it's early rounds and things are not easy to predict but Arsenal, Bayern Munich and PSG are having good space which give them better chance and advantage even few other teams are also doing good but as mentioned, it's too early to talk about them.

PSG is team to watch, but things are looking not like they were doing in last season, they need to be having improvement, and they are surely feeling pressure because now in this season situation in French league is also not easy, few teams are having good quality and consistency but PSG is having good depth, this will give them enough favour.

[Nheer]

In the Champions League, PSG and the other teams you mentioned are still in the running, so be wary of all the other teams because so far, all of them, including PSG, have performed quite well. I also hope that PSG can reach the Champions League final again this season, while also focusing on Ligue 1, as PSG still has to fight here to return to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Furthermore, I hope all PSG players can return to full fitness without injury for the remainder of the season so that PSG can continue to compete fiercely in every competition they enter.

The champions league is one unpredictable competition that it's very difficult to predict how the final will look like. Some clubs are doing well in their domestic league while some are not and it will be the other way around in the champions league. Sometimes a team not doing well in the group stage will go on to reach the final and even win the trophy, it an unpredictable competition. It'll be nice to see PSag reach another final again because they move in a similar way as last season but then I think they're slowly losing their team spirit, togetherness and all. These are things they had last season so now I can't say anything about them. I'd like to see PSG players back to full fitness and see if they are up to the task this season.
Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid are all good candidates to win so the challenge will be very competitive and intense.