French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Tmoonz]

Ligue One is certainly a championship that PSG has been dominating for years because it does not have an effective rival who can compete with them in the long run even if they are doing badly and cannot do very well, however they manage to do well and return to the top because the others are not very strong.

PSG have a 2-point lead and bookmakers are pricing the title race as follows:

PSG - 1.07

Lens - 12.00

Marseille - 28.00

+7% for PSG looks like a significantly better offer than +1% for Bayern, but the degree of dominance is telling. The problem with Ligue 1 is that there's no second strongest club that's stronger than all the others. If there were, PSG would be punished for their mistakes. Now, when PSG makes a mistake, the other clubs drown each other out, and there's no one to take advantage of it.

That is just the fact of this, like they are like Bayern Munich either they play well or not they have nothing to worry about because at the end victory will still be theirs, because I see no reason why a team will keep making some great mistakes and still get away with it, that is the more reason why English premier League is really outstanding among all leagues trust me if it were to be English premier League Paris Saint Germain will definitely feel it hot even if they will top the French ligue 1 standings but here is Lens giving up so easily.

[$weetne$$]

Therefore, I only expect to see PSG win Ligue 1 and the French Cup, but I don't expect to see them win the European Champions League this season.

Ligue One is certainly a championship that PSG has been dominating for years because it does not have an effective rival who can compete with them in the long run even if they are doing badly and cannot do very well, however they manage to do well and return to the top because the others are not very strong.

Not having strong rival has been an advantage PSG has been exploring all these years in other to get them the title, if other teams had placed priority and have built built capacity to rival this opponent, I believe  they would  by now have been able  to create that very competitive environment for PSG but untill then we just have to deal with the fact that PSG will continue with the dominance around  this league.

[Humblevirus]

Therefore, I only expect to see PSG win Ligue 1 and the French Cup, but I don't expect to see them win the European Champions League this season.

PSG is stronger than any other team in France, so it is always clear that PSG will continue dominating Ligue 1 and other competitions in the French league. Even this season, as Lens tries to top the Ligue 1 table, I know it’s just a matter of time before PSG will still be the team to win Ligue 1. They have already taken their position alongside Lens, and I don't think Lens will have the opportunity to reclaim first place.

As for the other competitions in France that PSG is competing in, I believe they will still be the ones to win them. But for the Champions League, we can’t say for sure whether they will win it or not. Even last season, many people said PSG couldn’t win the Champions League, but at the end of the season, they did. The point is that PSG performances can change at any time.

[Sim_card]

Therefore, I only expect to see PSG win Ligue 1 and the French Cup, but I don't expect to see them win the European Champions League this season.

Ligue One is certainly a championship that PSG has been dominating for years because it does not have an effective rival who can compete with them in the long run even if they are doing badly and cannot do very well, however they manage to do well and return to the top because the others are not very strong.

You have said it all, they don't have a strong rival because they're richer than the rest so, they have all the money they need to buy any player of their choice to maintain their balance in the league. Assuming, they have a rival, the league would have been more interesting. However, I don't think that PSG would go far in UCL but don't underestimate them because this was how their last season success started.

[macson]

Current performance of PSG actually little difficult has few points remaining in Ligue 1 and must fight the playoff round match in Champion League, next match have to face Marseille and Rennes before facing Monaco at Champion League playoff round match. Has three matches in 9 days I think not good schedule for PSG keep performing well in domestic league and champion league match.

Their situation this season is not that great. Their performance is not that good compared to last season where they appeared to dominate in Ligue 1, but for now, even though they can top the standings, Lens continues to be close to them, so they are not as dominant this season. But I'm sure that they can finish this season with the Ligue 1 trophy, but the Champions League is a tough one.

[Hanadawa]

Get victory last night against Strasbourg make PSG returning back to the first position standings has 2 points left from Lens and I think Ligue 1 this season still dominance by PSG although only leading few points. Lens has good performance recently but defeating by Marseille last two week ago have dropped to 2nd position indeed has chance keep pressure PSG not easily to be the winner this season.

Currently, Lens is the only team still in contention to overtake PSG from first place. Marseille, who are in third place, are nine points behind, making it impossible for them to win the title. Lens are only two points behind, and a loss for PSG could see them leapfrog PSG. However, PSG have only lost two times, while Lens have lost four. This shows that PSG are still a formidable opponent for any team in Ligue 1. I'd love to see Lens break PSG's dominance, but it seems unlikely. Lens can't truly compete with PSG. They still need luck to win Ligue 1.

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Therefore, I only expect to see PSG win Ligue 1 and the French Cup, but I don't expect to see them win the European Champions League this season.

Ligue One is certainly a championship that PSG has been dominating for years because it does not have an effective rival who can compete with them in the long run even if they are doing badly and cannot do very well, however they manage to do well and return to the top because the others are not very strong.

This has been seen repeatedly by everyone in Ligue 1, so it's no surprise that PSG has returned to the top of the table without any serious obstacles. The evidence itself is clear that PSG is still considered a strong team by its rivals in Ligue 1, even though PSG has generally weakened slightly compared to last season. However, other teams will still be unable to match PSG's strength, which is currently starting to decline in any competition.

[dollyamo]

Get victory last night against Strasbourg make PSG returning back to the first position standings has 2 points left from Lens and I think Ligue 1 this season still dominance by PSG although only leading few points. Lens has good performance recently but defeating by Marseille last two week ago have dropped to 2nd position indeed has chance keep pressure PSG not easily to be the winner this season.

Current performance of PSG actually little difficult has few points remaining in Ligue 1 and must fight the playoff round match in Champion League, next match have to face Marseille and Rennes before facing Monaco at Champion League playoff round match. Has three matches in 9 days I think not good schedule for PSG keep performing well in domestic league and champion league match.

He certainly has a period of strong pressure, but despite this he is holding up well.

Three games in 9 days I don't think is a problem in terms of physical performance, the fear should be a possible injury, given that they are busy holding first place in the Championship and in the running for the Champions League.
But I say at least this pressure creates interest and fun, otherwise what would it be?

[verdinio]

I actually get it why he's doing it even if it's suicide half the time.

Teams in the Ligue 1 just sit deep against Marseille. Park the bus, kill the space. So De Zerbi went nuclear on this shape in which everyone pushes up. And that basically, they've got six attackers when they've got the ball. It creates chaos. When it works, it's more than teams can handle.

Problem is when it does not work. You've got your goalkeeper thirty meters out of position. Your center-backs split wide. One bad pass and you're done.

The Paris FC game was the perfect example. 2-0 up, cruising, and then in the last ten minutes everyone forgets how to play football? Rulli pushes somebody in the box in stoppage time for a penalty. Lmao

De Zerbi even said it himself afterwards: "the lights went out". That's why they brought in that Nigerian kid Nnadi, to come in late and actually close games out. We'll see if it helps.

On the transfers Abdelli's done, Hadj Moussa's staying at Feyenoord and Cherki's at Man City now. Nut sure where you got the defense thing from but he's an attacker through and through.

PSG Saturday is everything. They're lacking the players, OM needs to capitalize. But will they? This team has given me trust issues?

in fact i don't understand what's so difficult to understand, there are these things that can't be resolved and it's a normal thing, now i have to say that there are teams that are definitely better and one of these is PSG who puts out incredible performances every day, it doesn't seem difficult to me

[KTChampions]

PSG have a 2-point lead and bookmakers are pricing the title race as follows:

PSG - 1.07

Lens - 12.00

Marseille - 28.00

+7% for PSG looks like a significantly better offer than +1% for Bayern, but the degree of dominance is telling. The problem with Ligue 1 is that there's no second strongest club that's stronger than all the others. If there were, PSG would be punished for their mistakes. Now, when PSG makes a mistake, the other clubs drown each other out, and there's no one to take advantage of it.

That is just the fact of this, like they are like Bayern Munich either they play well or not they have nothing to worry about because at the end victory will still be theirs, because I see no reason why a team will keep making some great mistakes and still get away with it, that is the more reason why English premier League is really outstanding among all leagues trust me if it were to be English premier League Paris Saint Germain will definitely feel it hot even if they will top the French ligue 1 standings but here is Lens giving up so easily.

Unfortunately, despite being a more competitive league, the Premier League rarely produces competitive seasons, someone always dominates. Last year, City collapsed, but Liverpool took their place. This season, Liverpool collapsed, but Arsenal took their place. It's good at least that we see different teams.
It's a shame Marseille dropped points against Paris, that was unexpected. Now, even if Marseille beats PSG in the next round, they'll still be six points behind.

[giorgione]

Yes, they might lose the championship to another team this year, but there aren't many teams that have won the Champions League for several years in a row. As far as I know, only Real Madrid has managed it. If Paris Saint-Germain wins the Champions League this year, they will be the second team to achieve this after Real Madrid. The chances of this happening are low, though. However, I still think Paris Saint-Germain will focus more on the Champions League until the very end.

Honestly i think it would be difficult to win the Champions League again, it would be crazy. However, let's say that this thing could be done, but obviously I don't think it's possible in terms of performance. Last year they were much stronger than this year.

[$weetne$$]

Currently, Lens is the only team still in contention to overtake PSG from first place. Marseille, who are in third place, are nine points behind, making it impossible for them to win the title. Lens are only two points behind, and a loss for PSG could see them leapfrog PSG. However, PSG have only lost two times, while Lens have lost four. This shows that PSG are still a formidable opponent for any team in Ligue 1. I'd love to see Lens break PSG's dominance, but it seems unlikely. Lens can't truly compete with PSG. They still need luck to win Ligue 1.

On paper Lens is given all the energy of wanting to stay ahead of PSG on the table but a close look technically shows they lack that capacity to a far great extent, I would want to look in their direction as a good  contender against PSG but when I look at their depth, I just cannot help but see it as not possible enough except for situations where they eventually get the unusual luck.

[cande86]

PSG haven?t been dominating the Ligue 1 this season as they usually use to do because seems like the league is kinda more competitive this season than last season and it?s a really good one for PSG seeing them reclaiming the top spot in the Ligue 1. Lens have been in a very good performance this season and if PSG aren?t consistent enough in winning their upcoming games in the league then with more good results from other teams then they can still lose the spot.

PSG really performed well in that match and they dominated that game, it?s really good to se them win at last even though there playing with just 10 men on the pitch.

Paris Saint-Germain can certainly do much better than this, they have accustomed us to much better, however i continue to maintain the fact that repeating themselves is not always easy, now that they have recovered the championship they must go on the attack of the Champions League and they are not even in a bad position.

[qurbanshah02]

PSG haven?t been dominating the Ligue 1 this season as they usually use to do because seems like the league is kinda more competitive this season than last season and it?s a really good one for PSG seeing them reclaiming the top spot in the Ligue 1. Lens have been in a very good performance this season and if PSG aren?t consistent enough in winning their upcoming games in the league then with more good results from other teams then they can still lose the spot.

PSG really performed well in that match and they dominated that game, it?s really good to se them win at last even though there playing with just 10 men on the pitch.

Paris Saint-Germain can certainly do much better than this, they have accustomed us to much better, however i continue to maintain the fact that repeating themselves is not always easy, now that they have recovered the championship they must go on the attack of the Champions League and they are not even in a bad position.

PSG has now put itself on top and if they play like this, Lens may be weakened because there is a very strong position between them and if PSG continues to perform as before, this league will become very strong and interesting. We should consider PSG as the champion of the title because at the moment there are some teams stronger than them, due to which the competition is very strong at the moment and everyone is winning the match. They are trying to do it again but it will be judged by their performance in the end whether it will be as easy as a old league or strong. Although Lens is in their competition, PSG is having to work hard to weaken it, so the position between Lens and them is going up and down.

[pewboy]

PSG have a 2-point lead and bookmakers are pricing the title race as follows:

PSG - 1.07

Lens - 12.00

Marseille - 28.00

+7% for PSG looks like a significantly better offer than +1% for Bayern, but the degree of dominance is telling. The problem with Ligue 1 is that there's no second strongest club that's stronger than all the others. If there were, PSG would be punished for their mistakes. Now, when PSG makes a mistake, the other clubs drown each other out, and there's no one to take advantage of it.

Mmm quota 1.07 is pretty much a rule, in my opinion it's one of the reasons the championship is getting boring.
That's exactly the point, in Germany if Bayer sleeps "it will be difficult" at least the other teams try hard, but in France it seems like a death knell.
If PSG loses the others lose points seem to go on a loop, PSG wins even with their eyes closed.

[Iranus]

Currently, Lens is the only team still in contention to overtake PSG from first place. Marseille, who are in third place, are nine points behind, making it impossible for them to win the title. Lens are only two points behind, and a loss for PSG could see them leapfrog PSG. However, PSG have only lost two times, while Lens have lost four. This shows that PSG are still a formidable opponent for any team in Ligue 1. I'd love to see Lens break PSG's dominance, but it seems unlikely. Lens can't truly compete with PSG. They still need luck to win Ligue 1.

The battle for the title of Ligue 1 is mainly between psg and lens. Other parties are already far behind. And their performance is not stable. PSG's points gap with Marseille is 9.
The lens team performed very well. They have occupied the top spot in the table for a long time. PSG have to work hard to regain the top spot in the table. And finally they succeeded. psg is now 2 points ahead of lens. But if psg can't continue their winning streak then they won't be able to hold on to the top spot in the table.

[changaa]

Currently, Lens is the only team still in contention to overtake PSG from first place. Marseille, who are in third place, are nine points behind, making it impossible for them to win the title. Lens are only two points behind, and a loss for PSG could see them leapfrog PSG. However, PSG have only lost two times, while Lens have lost four. This shows that PSG are still a formidable opponent for any team in Ligue 1. I'd love to see Lens break PSG's dominance, but it seems unlikely. Lens can't truly compete with PSG. They still need luck to win Ligue 1.

I don't think Lens are capable of beating Paris San Genrman and moving to first place, this situation can clearly improve, but now that they are doing very well i think there is no possibility of catching up on them, but football is beautiful and can change at any time.

[W Jr.]

Currently, Lens is the only team still in contention to overtake PSG from first place. Marseille, who are in third place, are nine points behind, making it impossible for them to win the title. Lens are only two points behind, and a loss for PSG could see them leapfrog PSG. However, PSG have only lost two times, while Lens have lost four. This shows that PSG are still a formidable opponent for any team in Ligue 1. I'd love to see Lens break PSG's dominance, but it seems unlikely. Lens can't truly compete with PSG. They still need luck to win Ligue 1.

I don't think Lens are capable of beating Paris San Genrman and moving to first place, this situation can clearly improve, but now that they are doing very well i think there is no possibility of catching up on them, but football is beautiful and can change at any time.

Lens still has a mathematical chance of overtaking Paris SG, but considering team quality, their chances are now very slim. Lens's success so far deserves credit. They are still fighting. Hopefully, they will win the championship at the end of the season, but their chances against Paris are very low.

[Mayor of ogba]

That is just the fact of this, like they are like Bayern Munich either they play well or not they have nothing to worry about because at the end victory will still be theirs, because I see no reason why a team will keep making some great mistakes and still get away with it, that is the more reason why English premier League is really outstanding among all leagues trust me if it were to be English premier League Paris Saint Germain will definitely feel it hot even if they will top the French ligue 1 standings but here is Lens giving up so easily.

The reason why PSG will be making mistakes and keep getting away with it is because they don't have a threat in their domestic league, but I think if PSG doesn't improve their performance and stop making unnecessary mistakes this season, they won't be able to get away with it as usual this time, because I am seeing Lens as a team that's very determined to stop PSG from winning the French Ligue 1 title this season, and for PSG to top Lens by 2 points after playing 20 matches, Lens can actually end PSG reign this season.

[SirLancelot]

Get victory last night against Strasbourg make PSG returning back to the first position standings has 2 points left from Lens and I think Ligue 1 this season still dominance by PSG although only leading few points. Lens has good performance recently but defeating by Marseille last two week ago have dropped to 2nd position indeed has chance keep pressure PSG not easily to be the winner this season.

Current performance of PSG actually little difficult has few points remaining in Ligue 1 and must fight the playoff round match in Champion League, next match have to face Marseille and Rennes before facing Monaco at Champion League playoff round match. Has three matches in 9 days I think not good schedule for PSG keep performing well in domestic league and champion league match.

He certainly has a period of strong pressure, but despite this he is holding up well.

Three games in 9 days I don't think is a problem in terms of physical performance, the fear should be a possible injury, given that they are busy holding first place in the Championship and in the running for the Champions League.
But I say at least this pressure creates interest and fun, otherwise what would it be?

When you play this many games, it's quite obvious that we are seeing teams get faster and easier injuries. Sure it is not that impossible to play all three games and not have a single injury, but PSG had to deal with injuries start of the season because of pack schedule and could happen again.

Three games in nine days means that players will go out and play before they are rested, which means they are going to end up with body that is barely holding up. Normally the better way would be one game every five days so they can recover fully. It is not just resting for them, resting doesn't recover, they have to go to massage and basically physiotherapy or whatever it's called, so that they can do a lot better to recover.