French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Tonimez]

PSG are a strong team, no doubt about that. Them dominating Ligue 1 every season is very discouraging, as we all know they will end up winning it. Any commotion or pressure in the league is usually a joke to them, as we all saw how they regained their position from Lens. I had hope that Lens would break PSG?s legacy of domination in Ligue 1, but with the way things are going now, I don?t think that will be able to happen. It will be very hard for them to achieve that this season.

Paris Sanit Germain is definitely a great team that is doing a huge job despite all the other teams that have reached their level have not managed to cope with the challenge and have not even tried to do what they won the year before, so just being there and always fighting is a great thing for a team that seems to be excellent.

PSG is really going through a lot of challenges this period and they still have a bigger nut to crack this weekend. They have managed to maintain 2 points lead over Lens now of which that lead may come to an end against Marseille. Marseille won their last league encounter in September with one goal to nothing while PSG went on to win in their cup final tie. This is another challenge for PSG to prove themselves.  It will be also very important for Marseille to beat PSG to keep their title hope alive. Marseille is already 9 points behind the leaders and a win against PSG could be a boost they are looking for.

Lens on the other hand will be having a very tough game tomorrow of which I feel the top of the table may not have any change this weekend because Lens will be playing Rennes tomorrow. Lens has only been able to beat Rennes once in the last 5 matches of which the rest 4 are all draws. This game could be another draw which is not a good thing for Lens either. The weekend is going to be exciting really and I would predict a draw for Rennes and a win or draw for PSG.

[changaa]

Everything changed this season after PSG performance started declining they become too relaxed injury also affected their performance because Dembele got injured after winning his award infact it was at the night of the award they PSG got their first league defeat against Marseille. There is competition between Lens and PSG this season though PSG still appears to be the team in the position to win the league but this season has changed as they do not have the time to relax like other season where they will already be announced winners before they finish the season. It's Lens and PSG this season but I'm hoping that Lens can become champions this season.

Paris Saint Germain has certainly decreased its performances, that's understandable, after having won everything there is to win they had a bit of a crisis, if we want to call it that, but i don't even think is a crisis, but more than a crisis is a rest for the warrior, after having won so much i think is necessary.

[Shadiq]

Paris Saint Germain has certainly decreased its performances, that's understandable, after having won everything there is to win they had a bit of a crisis, if we want to call it that, but i don't even think is a crisis, but more than a crisis is a rest for the warrior, after having won so much i think is necessary.

PSG are not as strong as they were at the beginning of the season, but they are not as strong at the end of the season. Rather, they are struggling with themselves now. They are not looking very strong yet, in Ligue 1 and in the Champions League. Although their situation in Ligue 1 is relatively good, they have to play the playoffs in the Champions League. Such a performance was not expected from the defending champion, although they were in such a position last season and won the title by playing well in the knockout matches. The possibility of such an event happening this season is very low.

[ndutndut]

PSG are a strong team, no doubt about that. Them dominating Ligue 1 every season is very discouraging, as we all know they will end up winning it. Any commotion or pressure in the league is usually a joke to them, as we all saw how they regained their position from Lens. I had hope that Lens would break PSG?s legacy of domination in Ligue 1, but with the way things are going now, I don?t think that will be able to happen. It will be very hard for them to achieve that this season.

This is what makes Ligue 1 a bit boring as no team can rival PSG. Lens are currently performing exceptionally, but they still can't compete closely. Lens only managed to top the standings for a few weeks after which PSG retook the top spot.

It seems like PSG could easily overtake Lens at the top of the standings. Even before the league started they were already favorites to win the Ligue 1 trophy. Honestly, I really hope a miracle happens this season in Ligue 1. Lens can still pull off that feat if they stay consistent especially as PSG face Marseille in their next match, while Lens faces Rannes.

[giorgione]

Lens is a very good team but i don't forget that the feat is possible, if when you meet teams a little tougher you can put yourself in difficulty and lose or draw the game can't work and this in the end becomes a very difficult thing to carry on, i don't understand what there is to do.

Lens is certainly a very good team but i don't think its possible for them to have the chance to get into a position to overcome Paris Saint-Germain, who are clearly a very strong team, now they have to try to get back on track and find the right set-up to win, but i understand that it won't be easy
they have to try.

[Velvet78]

Lens are going to have another try this weekend for taking back the lead. This time their opponent is Rennes and it is a home game... I can smell the victory for Lens!  

Not an easy game for sure. But do you remember what happened in their previous game? Lens got an early red card but still got a point. They performed quite well in that condition.

[beerlover]

PSG may end up playing too much because they were both on league and UCL and cup all season long last year and won all of them and then went to CWC which is why they had some injuries at the start of this season and that's why Lens got lucky and was at the top. But that's gone now,

PSG is playing better and most of their players are back and they are doing a better job winning right now. Even if they do end up losing points again, I am sure they have what it takes to finish the season first place. Lens was just unexpectedly good, and while it is not impossible for some other team to win the league in some season like Lille did, it's very tough and not going to be easy for any team to be able to achieve such a thing soon.

[Mate2237]

PSG may end up playing too much because they were both on league and UCL and cup all season long last year and won all of them and then went to CWC which is why they had some injuries at the start of this season and that's why Lens got lucky and was at the top. But that's gone now,

PSG is playing better and most of their players are back and they are doing a better job winning right now. Even if they do end up losing points again, I am sure they have what it takes to finish the season first place. Lens was just unexpectedly good, and while it is not impossible for some other team to win the league in some season like Lille did, it's very tough and not going to be easy for any team to be able to achieve such a thing soon.

I agree with you because, if you look at the start of the season PSG started the season on a struggling note this was because, the effect of playing in all competitions last season impacted on them negatively. Fatigue set in towards the ending of the season but it were that obviously it was only see in the finals of the club world cup finals when they lost to Chelsea by a wide margin.This continued to the start of the season and that was why PSG was not getting good results at the start of the season.


From what am seeing now PSG is back to full form and force and it will be difficult for any team in the league to challenge them this season. PSG target this should be trying to retaining their champions League trophy. PSG should give more attention to the champions League more than the domestic league and even cup games because, we know eventually at the end of the day that, PSG is definitely going to win the ligue 1.

[Mrbluntzy]

Paris Saint Germain has certainly decreased its performances, that's understandable, after having won everything there is to win they had a bit of a crisis, if we want to call it that, but i don't even think is a crisis, but more than a crisis is a rest for the warrior, after having won so much i think is necessary.

What more do you expect from Luis Enrique in parc des princes stadium? He literally won every major trophies assigned to him by the club. He's one of the best managers for Paris Saint Germain and I don't see other managers coming close. He's in the spotlight and winning games is definitely not something he ought to be bother about.

However Paris Saint German have recently been dropping points in recent games and losing form gradually, some people think it's because of injury others think they're just not in good form. Luis Enrique will figure out a way to comprehend and enhanced the peak of the team inother for them to bounce back to epic performance.

[macson]

The competition is certainly tough, but i think it is much more difficult for Lens, who are certainly not the favourites to win at the moment. We know Paris Saint-Germain is one of the strongest teams in Europe, and even if they have some injuries, i don't think they will stop at anything.
I'm sure of that.

Even though their points difference isn't that far, I feel that Lens isn't a competitor that PSG fears for the Ligue 1 title. Their performance may have been better in recent times, but PSG with the depth of their squad and their consistent performance, it makes them a strong candidate to win Ligue 1. I'm not saying that PSG is certain to get the title, but maybe there is an 80 or 90% chance that they can get it.

[Joy_learns_crypto]

The competition is certainly tough, but i think it is much more difficult for Lens, who are certainly not the favourites to win at the moment. We know Paris Saint-Germain is one of the strongest teams in Europe, and even if they have some injuries, i don't think they will stop at anything.
I'm sure of that.

Even though their points difference isn't that far, I feel that Lens isn't a competitor that PSG fears for the Ligue 1 title. Their performance may have been better in recent times, but PSG with the depth of their squad and their consistent performance, it makes them a strong candidate to win Ligue 1. I'm not saying that PSG is certain to get the title, but maybe there is an 80 or 90% chance that they can get it.

Is there any team in the French league that is a competition to PSG, this PSG has had great and expensive players for a long time already but now PSG has good players but with a great management so this further lessens any competition for PSG from any French team.
Strasbourg is a good team but they won’t be a competition especially after losing their coach to Chelsea.

[Taricoins]

PSG may end up playing too much because they were both on league and UCL and cup all season long last year and won all of them and then went to CWC which is why they had some injuries at the start of this season and that's why Lens got lucky and was at the top. But that's gone now,

PSG is playing better and most of their players are back and they are doing a better job winning right now. Even if they do end up losing points again, I am sure they have what it takes to finish the season first place. Lens was just unexpectedly good, and while it is not impossible for some other team to win the league in some season like Lille did, it's very tough and not going to be easy for any team to be able to achieve such a thing soon.

This is the saddest reality that we just need to accept, I really wanted something different like Lens actually taking it home but as always, PSG took advantage of that lapse from Lens and it seems like they aren't going to stop any moment from now.

But there is a glimmer of hope for me, because PSG will be facing Marseille in there next fixture, they might win but I just want to optimistic.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Is there any team in the French league that is a competition to PSG, this PSG has had great and expensive players for a long time already but now PSG has good players but with a great management so this further lessens any competition for PSG from any French team.
Strasbourg is a good team but they won’t be a competition especially after losing their coach to Chelsea.

PSG has no competitor in the league in the past because they have the best players and spends more than any other team in the league but this season Lens seems to have taken the league too serious this season and they are fighting to make sure PSG doesn't win the league again this season. Strasbourg is one of the teams that makes things difficult to PSG when they pay against them but this season they don't have what it takes to stop PSG only Lens is able to fight them so far.

[Stablexcoin]

The competition is certainly tough, but i think it is much more difficult for Lens, who are certainly not the favourites to win at the moment. We know Paris Saint-Germain is one of the strongest teams in Europe, and even if they have some injuries, i don't think they will stop at anything.
I'm sure of that.

It's tight because PSG had a few poor games that they ended up sharing points. Lens are also doing great this season, they are seriously in competition for the title, i still doubt they can keep up till the very last game that will decide who takes the title home. PSG took the lead position, and from my prediction, PSG will remain there till the season ends.

[trendcoin]

Is there any team in the French league that is a competition to PSG, this PSG has had great and expensive players for a long time already but now PSG has good players but with a great management so this further lessens any competition for PSG from any French team.
Strasbourg is a good team but they won’t be a competition especially after losing their coach to Chelsea.

PSG transformed into a team that dominated Ligue 1 after the Qatar Investment Authority bought the club. At first, they did this by signing more sensational star players, but in recent years under Luis Enrique, they have done it through a combination of team play and quality player transfers. Undoubtedly, they will be the biggest favorites again this season. However, they will play an important match at home against Marseille on Sunday. They are favorites against Marseille, but they lost to Marseille in the first half of the season. So, they are heading into one of the season's pivotal matches...

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

PSG transformed into a team that dominated Ligue 1 after the Qatar Investment Authority bought the club. At first, they did this by signing more sensational star players, but in recent years under Luis Enrique, they have done it through a combination of team play and quality player transfers. Undoubtedly, they will be the biggest favorites again this season. However, they will play an important match at home against Marseille on Sunday. They are favorites against Marseille, but they lost to Marseille in the first half of the season. So, they are heading into one of the season's pivotal matches...

PSG's dominance after the Qatari takeover has become difficult to break because they have sufficient financial resources to recruit players. Under Luis Enrique PSG has achieved a championship they never had before and the club's level has also improved in Europe, although this season PSG's performance in the Champions League is not as good as last season. Facing Marseille will be a big challenge because they lost in the first match, so a loss in the second match half could see PSG drop to second place which would be advantageous for Lens. PSG must win this match to ensure their position at the top of the standings is not overtaken by Lens who are currently in second place.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

PSG transformed into a team that dominated Ligue 1 after the Qatar Investment Authority bought the club. At first, they did this by signing more sensational star players, but in recent years under Luis Enrique, they have done it through a combination of team play and quality player transfers. Undoubtedly, they will be the biggest favorites again this season. However, they will play an important match at home against Marseille on Sunday. They are favorites against Marseille, but they lost to Marseille in the first half of the season. So, they are heading into one of the season's pivotal matches...

Marseille just ended their journey in UEFA Champions League with mass disappointment as they lost a last position in top 24 in very last seconds when Benfica finalized their match result with Real Madrid as 4 - 2 and took over a position of Marseille. Returning to Ligue 1 and immediately facing with a strong PSG, in my opinion, Marseille won't likely be able to beat this strong opponent.

PSG's dominance after the Qatari takeover has become difficult to break because they have sufficient financial resources to recruit players. Under Luis Enrique PSG has achieved a championship they never had before and the club's level has also improved in Europe, although this season PSG's performance in the Champions League is not as good as last season. Facing Marseille will be a big challenge because they lost in the first match, so a loss in the second match half could see PSG drop to second place which would be advantageous for Lens. PSG must win this match to ensure their position at the top of the standings is not overtaken by Lens who are currently in second place.

In many seasons since their club ownership changed to Quata boss, who have a lot of money for the club in activities on transfer market, paying player salary, and coach salary as well, PSG have dominated Ligue 1 in most of seasons. With no signal of ownership change, their financial budget continues to be very good, and they also have adjusted their strategies to look for young talented players, buy such youth ones with cheaper transfer costs and prepare for their club's squad in the future, I believe that PSG will maintain their domination in French domestic league for a long time.

[wakier]

PSG's dominance after the Qatari takeover has become difficult to break because they have sufficient financial resources to recruit players. Under Luis Enrique PSG has achieved a championship they never had before and the club's level has also improved in Europe, although this season PSG's performance in the Champions League is not as good as last season.

A club will be more advanced if they are given capital to buy quality players and that is what happened to PSG since they were bought by Qatar their resources which is the main source of PSG success in League 1. If another investor were to buy one of the clubs in Ligue 1 that has the same economic resources as PSG, it is likely that PSG would have an equal competitor and Ligue 1 would look more competitive.

There will always be a difference every season and it is not easy to maintain a good performance in Europe but PSG is still a strong candidate in UCL as long as it is still led by Enrique.

[DanWalker]

What more do you expect from Luis Enrique in parc des princes stadium? He literally won every major trophies assigned to him by the club. He's one of the best managers for Paris Saint Germain and I don't see other managers coming close. He's in the spotlight and winning games is definitely not something he ought to be bother about.

However Paris Saint German have recently been dropping points in recent games and losing form gradually, some people think it's because of injury others think they're just not in good form. Luis Enrique will figure out a way to comprehend and enhanced the peak of the team inother for them to bounce back to epic performance.

Luis Enrique is successful at PSG. Enrique helped psg win all the titles last season. Especially the champions league title was won for the first time by psg. The team maintained unbelief consistency throughout the season.

Is psg in bad form in ligue 1 ? psg have won their last 5 matches in ligue 1. And now the top spot in the table is in their possession. But psg's performance in champions league is erratic and weak. But even then the team managed to secure the playoffs from the 11th place in the points table. But psg can't be considered favorites for the champions league title this season.

[bitgolden]

The competition is certainly tough, but i think it is much more difficult for Lens, who are certainly not the favourites to win at the moment. We know Paris Saint-Germain is one of the strongest teams in Europe, and even if they have some injuries, i don't think they will stop at anything.
I'm sure of that.

Lens probably doesn't even care about winning the league title anymore, while it was definitely a good run, I think it was clear from the first week that they weren't expected to win the league, so even being this close to PSG is great for them. All they are probably caring about right now is not being third place, which they are still fighting to get away from and that would be great if they finish second place. That's a lot of money for a team like Lens, it would be a good profit for them.