French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[POPOLUV]

Paris Saint-germain are at the top but Lens are still first, but this top position is not currently reflected in the French Liga1.
It's these two who are fighting for the title in the end, i don't know if Lens will continue to resist until the end.
Do you think it has a good chance?

Lens top position is not one I consider a problem even to PSG, even as PSG is jot exactly at the top they will possibly get to the top and win the trophy, I would wish Lens will win and have a different record for the league again after a long stretch of PSG serially winning  the title, so we get to see the variety in the league.

I think Paris Saint-Germain shouldn't be worried about this. Lens has played very well so far and is leading the league. Paris Saint-Germain is currently second, but they also have tough Champions League matches to consider. That's why they played with a reserve squad in some matches. I'm sure they will play a little better in the French league now. Therefore, I'm confident they will soon take the lead from Lens, to whom they entrusted it.

Of course Paris Saint-Germain has not nothing to worry about because there are many matches that Paris Saint-Germain has to play to take League and secondly the points Lens is using in topping the League is one point different from Paris Saint-Germain Will not the point to be that big difference so that when they see that there is no hope in carrying champions League they will still bounce back to the league to maintain their position by carrying the trophy, but today match  Lens vs Toulouse is going to be a tough one because Toulouse is a tough side club that Lens need to work very hard to win the match today, if not they will draw or lose to Toulouse team.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Lens top position is not one I consider a problem even to PSG, even as PSG is jot exactly at the top they will possibly get to the top and win the trophy, I would wish Lens will win and have a different record for the league again after a long stretch of PSG serially winning  the title, so we get to see the variety in the league.

I'm not particularly worried about Lens' current top spot because there are still many games left, and the points gap with PSG isn't that big, so a defeat or draw for Lens in the next match could see PSG return to the top of the standings. Unless PSG drops points in the next few games Lens' chances of winning the title will increase, but given the current situation that seems unlikely. People might want to see a new title contender in Ligue 1, but if the strength of the clubs there isn't much better, it will be difficult to break PSG's dominance.

[Cossyblack]

Of course Paris Saint-Germain has not nothing to worry about because there are many matches that Paris Saint-Germain has to play to take League and secondly the points Lens is using in topping the League is one point different from Paris Saint-Germain Will not the point to be that big difference so that when they see that there is no hope in carrying champions League they will still bounce back to the league to maintain their position by carrying the trophy, but today match  Lens vs Toulouse is going to be a tough one because Toulouse is a tough side club that Lens need to work very hard to win the match today, if not they will draw or lose to Toulouse team.

Could be due to Paris saint German involvement in the UEFA champions League the cause of their bad performance in the Ligue 1? because I don't seems to get it.
PSG used to be in a better form and use to be ahead in the table. One point difference isn't big as PSG could still bounce back to take the spot from Lens. That goes to winning the UEFA champions League, it's possible PSG could win both trophies based on consistency thought it wouldn't be easy due to how competitive the UEFA champions League is and based on the numbers of strong teams on it.

[Roseline492]

Could be due to Paris saint German involvement in the UEFA champions League the cause of their bad performance in the Ligue 1? because I don't seems to get it.
PSG used to be in a better form and use to be ahead in the table. One point difference isn't big as PSG could still bounce back to take the spot from Lens. That goes to winning the UEFA champions League, it's possible PSG could win both trophies based on consistency thought it wouldn't be easy due to how competitive the UEFA champions League is and based on the numbers of strong teams on it.

How could UEFA Champions League be there league 1 cause of second position, are there no when they won the league 1 and the same moment win the champions League? or haven't Paris saint German ever be on a state of performing well at the same time on the two leagues?, even if they win or loss the league 1, the competition on the champions League is not the problem. Paris saint German for now has not been disappointed on the season yet because few points could bounce them back  but the benefit of this league is nothing to what they would have in champions League but they don't neglect this league 1.

[Hanadawa]

Of course Paris Saint-Germain has not nothing to worry about because there are many matches that Paris Saint-Germain has to play to take League and secondly the points Lens is using in topping the League is one point different from Paris Saint-Germain Will not the point to be that big difference so that when they see that there is no hope in carrying champions League they will still bounce back to the league to maintain their position by carrying the trophy, but today match  Lens vs Toulouse is going to be a tough one because Toulouse is a tough side club that Lens need to work very hard to win the match today, if not they will draw or lose to Toulouse team.

Yes, the pressure is on Lens. Although they surprisingly managed to dislodge PSG from first place, I think the media is overstating it, making it seem as if Lens came out and destroyed PSG's dominance. It's only a one-point lead. This means every match is full of pressure for Lens. They must maintain their top form to win. And I don't think they can do that. I don't want to underestimate Lens, but there are still many games left in Ligue 1, and my question is, can Lens maintain consistency with their current squad? Because if they do, they will repeat the football miracle of 2016 when Leicester shocked the world by winning the EPL.

[m4r1o]

Lens top position is not one I consider a problem even to PSG, even as PSG is jot exactly at the top they will possibly get to the top and win the trophy, I would wish Lens will win and have a different record for the league again after a long stretch of PSG serially winning  the title, so we get to see the variety in the league.

I also fully agree with you, the fact of having PSG on a diet is already a problem for them, it's clear that these guys can do very well and they know they can do it in the shortest possible time, if they hadn't had a team like PSG against them they would surely have been able to think about winning the championship

[GiftedMAN]

Lens top position is not one I consider a problem even to PSG, even as PSG is jot exactly at the top they will possibly get to the top and win the trophy, I would wish Lens will win and have a different record for the league again after a long stretch of PSG serially winning  the title, so we get to see the variety in the league.

I also fully agree with you, the fact of having PSG on a diet is already a problem for them, it's clear that these guys can do very well and they know they can do it in the shortest possible time, if they hadn't had a team like PSG against them they would surely have been able to think about winning the championship

Lens occupying the first position in the French League I personally think is some sort of placeholder agreement between the two club  Just kidding though but on a serious note, I don't expect Lens to fight till the end of the season and I don't even expect any other team in the French League to win the league title ahead of reigning champions Paris Saint Germaine.
After the Christmas/New Year break, Paris Saint Germaine are coming out smoking fire and I expect them to regain the top spot position from Lens.

[cande86]

I think Paris Saint-Germain shouldn't be worried about this. Lens has played very well so far and is leading the league. Paris Saint-Germain is currently second, but they also have tough Champions League matches to consider. That's why they played with a reserve squad in some matches. I'm sure they will play a little better in the French league now. Therefore, I'm confident they will soon take the lead from Lens, to whom they entrusted it.

Now they just have to be very careful about what will happen in Europe. In my opinion, what is happening in the championship is of little relevance, but they certainly must not seem like they don't care. Clearly, they have to be careful about everything, but the most difficult part is definitely the Champions League.

[jakdanyel]

Lens occupying the first position in the French League I personally think is some sort of placeholder agreement between the two club  Just kidding though but on a serious note, I don't expect Lens to fight till the end of the season and I don't even expect any other team in the French League to win the league title ahead of reigning champions Paris Saint Germaine.
After the Christmas/New Year break, Paris Saint Germaine are coming out smoking fire and I expect them to regain the top spot position from Lens.

Lens players must be enjoying their placement in the standings for now. Their look has made me remember their achievement in the 22/23 season. You know they finished at the 2nd position by only 1 point away from PSG. 

They are once again likely to finish at the same position I'm afraid. Because PSG would pull themselves up at some point and show their real power. It is just too difficult to become champions against them in this league as long as you aren't as rich as them.

[Cryptmuster]

Today Toulouse will host Lens, an important match as it's the league leader's match. Toulouse plays well at home and rarely loses, so it's entirely possible that Lens could end their winning streak today. PSG will host Paris FC at the Parc des Princes, and there's no doubt they'll win because they can't allow Lens to extend their lead. Right now, almost no one doubts that Lens won't be able to compete with PSG for the rest of the season, but there's no point in rushing things just yet. We're waiting for today's match to see if Lens can beat Toulouse.

[bitgolden]

Lens is not really feeling that much pressure I can guarantee you that. Even the players and the manager know that they are not going to win the league, so there is no stress on them. You think anyone expects them to win the league? Of course not, everyone knows that they are going to lose and that is why there is no need to worry about it.

However, they know that if they finish top three then there is guaranteed place on UCL for them and that is actually very important, which I am sure they will manage to do.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Today Toulouse will host Lens, an important match as it's the league leader's match. Toulouse plays well at home and rarely loses, so it's entirely possible that Lens could end their winning streak today. PSG will host Paris FC at the Parc des Princes, and there's no doubt they'll win because they can't allow Lens to extend their lead. Right now, almost no one doubts that Lens won't be able to compete with PSG for the rest of the season, but there's no point in rushing things just yet. We're waiting for today's match to see if Lens can beat Toulouse.

The odd of the match between Toulouse and Lens is kind of in favour of Toulouse because they have a good record at home but Lens has been so consistent with their performance they know what it means if they fails to win from away and they alone is something that should motivate them to win the match from away since anything less than winning will see them dropping from the top of the table and if PSG wins against Paris FC  they will assume the top of the table. It is still difficult for Lens to last long in the table and compete with PSG they need to be ahead of PSG with more than 10 points for them to stand the chance of winning the league.

[Adiljutt156]

Today Toulouse will host Lens, an important match as it's the league leader's match. Toulouse plays well at home and rarely loses, so it's entirely possible that Lens could end their winning streak today. PSG will host Paris FC at the Parc des Princes, and there's no doubt they'll win because they can't allow Lens to extend their lead. Right now, almost no one doubts that Lens won't be able to compete with PSG for the rest of the season, but there's no point in rushing things just yet. We're waiting for today's match to see if Lens can beat Toulouse.

We are excited to watch match between Toulouse football team and Lens football team because both teams are very strong. That match will be arrange in the Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse . The head to head performance of Lens football team is very excellent because they won 2 matches out of 4matches which they played against each other and they won 5 matches out of 5 matches and they did not lose any match. The 1 match was ended with draw result between these two teams because both teams were trying to win this match. Toulouse football team won 1 match and that team won 3 matches out of 5 matches. Lens football team performance is at top because they have 37 points on the table and won 12 matches and 3 matches lost by that team.

[Shadiq]

The odd of the match between Toulouse and Lens is kind of in favour of Toulouse because they have a good record at home but Lens has been so consistent with their performance they know what it means if they fails to win from away and they alone is something that should motivate them to win the match from away since anything less than winning will see them dropping from the top of the table and if PSG wins against Paris FC  they will assume the top of the table. It is still difficult for Lens to last long in the table and compete with PSG they need to be ahead of PSG with more than 10 points for them to stand the chance of winning the league.

I can't believe these odds. Every match and every point is important for Lens now, so they won't neglect any opponent and will play at their best. If Lens play at their best, I don't think Toulouse will pose a big threat to them. Lens are now at a point where losing just one point will mean giving up the top spot and their dream of winning the title will be disrupted. Because once PSG reach the top spot, they won't want to give it up and it won't be easy for Lens to beat PSG. So they have to work hard to increase the gap as much as possible before facing PSG.

[PremiumcryptoHub]

In the Italian league tonight, Olympique Lyonnais will take on Monaco for victory because we saw a few days ago that a talented Brazilian teenager has joined the team that is fifth in the Italian league points table. So it is assumed that this group is becoming more aggressive. However, I think Monaco is trying to prevent the inconsistent atmosphere of this season because we know that this team has many experienced players like Ansu Fati, so maybe this team will be relatively strong in today's match, even it is true that Monaco will be unstoppable at home in today's game and their morale will remain positive this game.

[Egii Nna]

Lens top position is not one I consider a problem even to PSG, even as PSG is jot exactly at the top they will possibly get to the top and win the trophy, I would wish Lens will win and have a different record for the league again after a long stretch of PSG serially winning  the title, so we get to see the variety in the league.

I'm not particularly worried about Lens' current top spot because there are still many games left, and the points gap with PSG isn't that big, so a defeat or draw for Lens in the next match could see PSG return to the top of the standings. Unless PSG drops points in the next few games Lens' chances of winning the title will increase, but given the current situation that seems unlikely. People might want to see a new title contender in Ligue 1, but if the strength of the clubs there isn't much better, it will be difficult to break PSG's dominance.

That sentence is not “might” but “want”, because we all want to see a different team being the champions of Ligue 1. It has been a long time now that PSG has been dominating this league, that is why many people want to see a new winner.

Even before now, I have seen this coming because I know that this season will not be like the previous ones, as there are other teams that are capable of winning the same trophy. PSG will be struggling a bit because they will be under much pressure, which will definitely affect their performance. This pressure will come from the Champions League, as they will want to maintain that title, forgetting that it is not the same as the Ligue 1 title. So, I hope Lens won’t drop points, so that they will make it possible and break the dominance of PSG.

[macson]

Could be due to Paris saint German involvement in the UEFA champions League the cause of their bad performance in the Ligue 1? because I don't seems to get it.
-.-

I don't think it's that simple. Their participation in the Champions League was their own choice, so if they want to defend their title from last season, they need to commit to delivering their best performance- and not use that as an excuse for inconsistency in other competitions.

In this regard, PSG is experiencing various problems, and Enrique is also struggling to maximize player rotation. So, while they want to focus on the Champions League, it's impacting their performance in Ligue 1. This will likely continue until Enrique can truly manage player rotation and find the right strategy to maximize PSG's performance this season.

But actually, PSG's position is not that far behind, they are only 1 point behind Lens, and that shouldn't be a serious problem if they want to catch up.

[banana33]

I'm not particularly worried about Lens' current top spot because there are still many games left, and the points gap with PSG isn't that big, so a defeat or draw for Lens in the next match could see PSG return to the top of the standings. Unless PSG drops points in the next few games Lens' chances of winning the title will increase, but given the current situation that seems unlikely. People might want to see a new title contender in Ligue 1, but if the strength of the clubs there isn't much better, it will be difficult to break PSG's dominance.

We can't know how PSG will play in the next few games, but honestly, from the way they started, they were too sure they had the victory in hand, but instead it proved otherwise.
Now they understand that you shouldn't have the presumption of feeling the best?
No doubt it's a great team, but it's one thing to be one thing to feel like a winner already.
I believe there is every chance of breaking PSG's dominance.

[ndutndut]

Lens top position is not one I consider a problem even to PSG, even as PSG is jot exactly at the top they will possibly get to the top and win the trophy, I would wish Lens will win and have a different record for the league again after a long stretch of PSG serially winning  the title, so we get to see the variety in the league.

I also fully agree with you, the fact of having PSG on a diet is already a problem for them, it's clear that these guys can do very well and they know they can do it in the shortest possible time, if they hadn't had a team like PSG against them they would surely have been able to think about winning the championship

Statistically PSG will still win the Ligue 1 title. They excel in every aspect, from player quality to coaching making it easier for them to maintain consistency and ultimately overtake Lens at the top. But in football we must allow for miracles because sometimes the unexpected can happen.

Lens has performed better this season and put up a serious fight against PSG putting them one point ahead. Lens are currently playing against Toulouse just 20 minutes into the first half. Lens is constantly attacking and seems to be looking for an early goal. Lens has dominated the game so far and has made several attempts to break through Toulouse's goal but has failed. I believe with the spirit displayed by Lens they will win this match. We'll see if Lens can maintain their top spot until the end.

[changaa]

Of course Paris Saint-Germain has not nothing to worry about because there are many matches that Paris Saint-Germain has to play to take League and secondly the points Lens is using in topping the League is one point different from Paris Saint-Germain Will not the point to be that big difference so that when they see that there is no hope in carrying champions League they will still bounce back to the league to maintain their position by carrying the trophy, but today match  Lens vs Toulouse is going to be a tough one because Toulouse is a tough side club that Lens need to work very hard to win the match today, if not they will draw or lose to Toulouse team.

Paris Saint-Germain has a team that can honestly compeete in three different leagues and can prove it whenever and however it wants, everyone knows it, and even Leclerc knows it, and it doesn't seem to me that he has any chance of winning against Paris Saint-Germain.