French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Just Say]

Paris Saint-Germain is aware that the challenge this year is very high and certainly not like last year, this is clear, when there are problems of this kind they must understand these things well and see if they can take advantage of the possibility of having more time by giving up one championship at the expense of another.

Certainly you are correct Paris Saint-Germain are already aware that the challenges are high this season but we see them stumbling all of a sudden besides at this stage, their main focus is the upcoming UCL round of sixteen match against Chelsea on Thursday. Even you can observe that Lens' 3-0 win over Metz yesterday has put more pressure on PSG, so it is no doubt that they will now have to worry about home and UCL. If we analyze the statistics of the last matches of these two teams, then it seems Chelsea will be ahead in the statistics because they defeated the French club in the Club World Cup final, so the first leg of the Champions League Super Sixteen has provided an opportunity for PSG to take revenge, and i hope they will play this match with foresight.

[barbara44]

Chelsea game PSG has will decide a lot about the league as well. Not only this one, which would be a normal game, and they could be tired and that could lead to them not be able to play their best players and need to rest some of them. Because if the game is close, like a tie, or even if Chelsea wins it, which would be shocking, then PSG will rest their players on the weekend and create issues for the league game.

On top of that we could see the second game possibly go as much as overtime, and on that 120 minutes they would be tired once more, putting yet another league game at risk. None of this could happen, they could easily get a win in the next 2 league games with 2 UCL games and just be fine, but the risk is there.

[Adiljutt156]

Lens once again dropping the difference to one point is a great achievement for them. They are "almost" there, let's see if they will be able to actually do it or not but I think it's clear that they are doing a fine job.

I understand it is not that easy to handle all of this obviously, because they are not doing enough to win the league so far if you ask me, anytime they have a chance, they lost a game, they could have been leaders not just a point but a lot more points and instead they are behind.

RC Lens football team won the match easily against FC Metz football team because that team did 3 goals in this match and opponent team could not do any goal in this match. FC Metz team stats was not good in this match and shots of that team were 5 in this match and 0 shot was on target and possession percentage of that team was 48 percent in this match and their passes were only 451 in this match and opponent team tried to be dominant in this match in which they became successful and players of RC Lens football team did back to back 3 goals in this match and shots of RC Lens football team are 23 in this match and 7 shots were on target and possession percentage of that team was great in this match which was 52 percent in this match.

[Stablexcoin]

Paris Saint-Germain is aware that the challenge this year is very high and certainly not like last year, this is clear, when there are problems of this kind they must understand these things well and see if they can take advantage of the possibility of having more time by giving up one championship at the expense of another.

PSG have the best chance to challenge in their league and win against Lens, than neglecting their domestic league to compete for the Champions League. PSG should give the best performance in the Champions league, but what i'm seeing it won't take them even close to the semi final, other clubs i see are more superior than them, going past Chelsea is already a demanding request that they might not succeed.

[Mindyspace]

Chelsea game PSG has will decide a lot about the league as well. Not only this one, which would be a normal game, and they could be tired and that could lead to them not be able to play their best players and need to rest some of them. Because if the game is close, like a tie, or even if Chelsea wins it, which would be shocking, then PSG will rest their players on the weekend and create issues for the league game.

On top of that we could see the second game possibly go as much as overtime, and on that 120 minutes they would be tired once more, putting yet another league game at risk. None of this could happen, they could easily get a win in the next 2 league games with 2 UCL games and just be fine, but the risk is there.

I completely agree; the risk of fatigue always exists when a team is competing in several competitions simultaneously. Important matches like PSG vs. Chelsea can be very physically demanding, especially if they are close or go to extra time. In these situations, it's common for the coach to rest some players during the league, which can ultimately influence the results.

[Sexylizzy2813]

PSG have the best chance to challenge in their league and win against Lens, than neglecting their domestic league to compete for the Champions League. PSG should give the best performance in the Champions league, but what i'm seeing it won't take them even close to the semi final, other clubs i see are more superior than them, going past Chelsea is already a demanding request that they might not succeed.

I don't see how competing for the champions league would be easy because the pressure in the champions league is higher than the Ligue 1 and again they only have Lens to worry about but for the champions league they have more than 1 club to worry about so winning the UCL is not going to happen, they can't win it. If Lens lose their next game and PSG win it will reduce the pressure for PSG and we should know that both titles are important for the Ligue 1 champions (PSG).
I seriously agree with you, other clubs look more stronger than they are and getting pass Chelsea is never going to be an easy one because the Blues will make sure of repeating what they did in the World Club Cup finals and PSG should see this game as a revenge. We shouldn't write Chelsea off this game because they always find a crazy way of getting a win no matter if their opponent is the favorite, PSG need to be careful.

[$weetne$$]

I completely agree; the risk of fatigue always exists when a team is competing in several competitions simultaneously. Important matches like PSG vs. Chelsea can be very physically demanding, especially if they are close or go to extra time. In these situations, it's common for the coach to rest some players during the league, which can ultimately influence the results.

So should we blame some of the poor performance of PSG in the domestic league on fatigue? This is why we always talk about tactical approach and strategies in many cases, a coach with a well planned strategy knowing how much pressure they are getting resulting from fixtures, will always know and fi d a way around the games to keep his team at an advantage.

[khiholangkang]

Paris Saint-Germain is aware that the challenge this year is very high and certainly not like last year, this is clear, when there are problems of this kind they must understand these things well and see if they can take advantage of the possibility of having more time by giving up one championship at the expense of another.

PSG have the best chance to challenge in their league and win against Lens, than neglecting their domestic league to compete for the Champions League. PSG should give the best performance in the Champions league, but what i'm seeing it won't take them even close to the semi final, other clubs i see are more superior than them, going past Chelsea is already a demanding request that they might not succeed.

The domestic league competition in the French League 1 is very tight with Lens but they also remain active in the Champions League and give their best performance, I think this is not the first time for PSG to excel in both leagues, Luis Enrique is very experienced and I think he will not give up the domestic league even though he is still chasing a position in the Champions League because.

They will not give up one league for another, because they are used to it and know how to rotate players to keep playing matches with excellent stamina.

[pawel7777]

Lens delivered as expected. Often when a top team takes on big underdog, we end up with surprising results, but this wasn't the case yesterday. A comfy 3-0 win against Metz, with control from start to finish and all game stats in favour of Lens.
The gap between PSG and Lens is now only one point.
Next weekend's round will be a bit odd, as PSG won't be playing. The scheduled clash with Nantes go pushed back to 20th April. Lens is playing away against Lorient. It won't be an easy game to win, but if Lens succeeds, they will jump back into the table leader spot, putting mental pressure on PSG.

[bitgolden]

Maybe this is one of the positive effects of Monaco’s experience playing in the UCL and facing top teams, which has helped improve their overall quality. Without really realizing it, in their last few matches Monaco has looked more stable and consistent.

As for Lens competing with PSG, there’s actually still one more meeting between the two on matchday 29. In that game Lens will be playing at home, and if they can stay consistent for the rest of the season and manage to beat PSG, they might be able to break PSG’s dominance over the past few seasons.

Before that game, Monaco is a team that will be referred to as an average side and you are not wrong to have seen it that they are now improved as a result of them playing in a highly competitive league as the champions league, this is one of the advantage a team and the domestic league gets to benefit when they are in the champions league, they get to build that competitive spirit and will be able to bring it to their domestic league and make it improved than it has always been.

The fact that Monaco is not doing better than what they are doing is a shame because they are a team that looks quite good, and even did alright at UCL for a while, but they are not doing as well as expected and doing mediocre, which is not looking great for them.

I think it's clear that we should be considering how this game could be very difficult for them and could lose once again. Monaco could lose against anyone, even the bottom team, and it's really tough to see them not be good at all.

[Umulala-alala]

I completely agree; the risk of fatigue always exists when a team is competing in several competitions simultaneously. Important matches like PSG vs. Chelsea can be very physically demanding, especially if they are close or go to extra time. In these situations, it's common for the coach to rest some players during the league, which can ultimately influence the results.

So should we blame some of the poor performance of PSG in the domestic league on fatigue? This is why we always talk about tactical approach and strategies in many cases, a coach with a well planned strategy knowing how much pressure they are getting resulting from fixtures, will always know and fi d a way around the games to keep his team at an advantage.

Every season can't be thesame Paris Saint German was also playing in different league last season and they did well and even win the treble and there was nothing like fatigue, the league is a bit challenging for them because lens is not giving them any space, now coming also in the uefa champions league it's also challenging because their other club that are also more inform than Paris Saint German in the champions league, chelsea has won Paris Saint German before in the club world cup but since it's an unpredictable game we can't say again that chelsea will them again because they won them before.

[mvdheuvel1983]

I completely agree; the risk of fatigue always exists when a team is competing in several competitions simultaneously. Important matches like PSG vs. Chelsea can be very physically demanding, especially if they are close or go to extra time. In these situations, it's common for the coach to rest some players during the league, which can ultimately influence the results.

So should we blame some of the poor performance of PSG in the domestic league on fatigue? This is why we always talk about tactical approach and strategies in many cases, a coach with a well planned strategy knowing how much pressure they are getting resulting from fixtures, will always know and fi d a way around the games to keep his team at an advantage.

Last season when PSG won the champions League and the domestic league where they not affected by fatigue?  They are having enough rest the problem is the team is not in good shape and the manager knows about it but he is not doing enough to restore the form of the team. If the strategies he's applying to get back the players good shape is not working he should request for money from the management so that he can add some players to strengthen the squad. The period they are into now if they do not fix their performance they will be more pressured when they played the champions League and go back to defend their title in the domestic league because Lens is even closer to them now.

[Wake Up]

I completely agree; the risk of fatigue always exists when a team is competing in several competitions simultaneously. Important matches like PSG vs. Chelsea can be very physically demanding, especially if they are close or go to extra time. In these situations, it's common for the coach to rest some players during the league, which can ultimately influence the results.

So should we blame some of the poor performance of PSG in the domestic league on fatigue? This is why we always talk about tactical approach and strategies in many cases, a coach with a well planned strategy knowing how much pressure they are getting resulting from fixtures, will always know and fi d a way around the games to keep his team at an advantage.

Every season can't be thesame Paris Saint German was also playing in different league last season and they did well and even win the treble and there was nothing like fatigue, the league is a bit challenging for them because lens is not giving them any space, now coming also in the uefa champions league it's also challenging because their other club that are also more inform than Paris Saint German in the champions league, chelsea has won Paris Saint German before in the club world cup but since it's an unpredictable game we can't say again that chelsea will them again because they won them before.

It's true there's been a rivalry between them in the past. Chelsea thrashed them in a cup final last summer. Now it's time for Paris Saint-Germain to get their revenge. Paris Saint-Germain wants to win this match and eliminate them. Their situation in the French league is also at risk now. Lens are just one point behind them. So, we can say that Paris Saint-Germain are in a precarious position in both competitions. They absolutely must win against Chelsea. They cannot accept any other result. Because if they want to reach the quarter-finals, they must eliminate their Premier League team, just like they did last year.

[Inwestour]

Last season when PSG won the champions League and the domestic league where they not affected by fatigue?  They are having enough rest the problem is the team is not in good shape and the manager knows about it but he is not doing enough to restore the form of the team. If the strategies he's applying to get back the players good shape is not working he should request for money from the management so that he can add some players to strengthen the squad. The period they are into now if they do not fix their performance they will be more pressured when they played the champions League and go back to defend their title in the domestic league because Lens is even closer to them now.

The thing is that teams like PSG have a very short off-season break, because almost all PSG players are involved in matches for their national teams. In addition, during the summer when other teams are resting, PSG take part in the Club World Cup. Therefore they practically don’t have what you could call a proper off-season break. Because of this, they naturally get more tired than other teams, and that’s why they need to make sure they have a strong and balanced bench, that can properly replace them in other competitions, such as cups or other less important tournaments.

[Qhunman]

A few days ago  we saw psg lose 3 -1 against monaco. There is a possibility of such an incident happening again before the champions league match. Lens must continue their winning streak. I think lens will have a chance to occupy  the top  spot of the table again.

Seven months back,chelsea did the impossible in the FIFA world cup defeating Psg 3-0. During the time psg were playing in a top performance. It likely we will witness same outcome in the champions league. It would be mind blowing if chelsea could defeat psg at parc des princes.
Psg has lost form so they may not be able to defend against chelsea just as they couldn't against monaco. I have a strong feelings that chelsea would trash Psg at the princess.

[W Jr.]

A few days ago  we saw psg lose 3 -1 against monaco. There is a possibility of such an incident happening again before the champions league match. Lens must continue their winning streak. I think lens will have a chance to occupy  the top  spot of the table again.

Seven months back,chelsea did the impossible in the FIFA world cup defeating Psg 3-0. During the time psg were playing in a top performance. It likely we will witness same outcome in the champions league. It would be mind blowing if chelsea could defeat psg at parc des princes.
Psg has lost form so they may not be able to defend against chelsea just as they couldn't against monaco. I have a strong feelings that chelsea would trash Psg at the princess.

I don't think like you do, because players who understand the importance of the Champions League play much differently and much better here. The Champions League is a very important tournament, and every player dreams of winning this trophy. Paris Saint-Germain, especially after winning the trophy last year, were one of the favorites this year with the way they played to win it for the second time. However, lately we've seen a decline in their performance both in the French league and in the Champions League. Nevertheless, I think they can beat Chelsea in this match.

[puloweh555]

A few days ago  we saw psg lose 3 -1 against monaco. There is a possibility of such an incident happening again before the champions league match. Lens must continue their winning streak. I think lens will have a chance to occupy  the top  spot of the table again.

Seven months back,chelsea did the impossible in the FIFA world cup defeating Psg 3-0. During the time psg were playing in a top performance. It likely we will witness same outcome in the champions league. It would be mind blowing if chelsea could defeat psg at parc des princes.
Psg has lost form so they may not be able to defend against chelsea just as they couldn't against monaco. I have a strong feelings that chelsea would trash Psg at the princess.

I don't think like you do, because players who understand the importance of the Champions League play much differently and much better here. The Champions League is a very important tournament, and every player dreams of winning this trophy. Paris Saint-Germain, especially after winning the trophy last year, were one of the favorites this year with the way they played to win it for the second time. However, lately we've seen a decline in their performance both in the French league and in the Champions League. Nevertheless, I think they can beat Chelsea in this match.

I also see PSG prioritizing the UCL during such a busy schedule. Previously, PSG beat Monaco in the UCL, but then when they played in Ligue 1, PSG lost 3-1 to Monaco. I see Enrique focusing more on the Chelsea match than Monaco which has cost PSG points in Ligue 1.Perhaps Enrique won't be too concerned about losing in Ligue 1 because their only rival is Lens and PSG currently sits atop the table, one point ahead of Lens. PSG also faces Lens which makes Enrique think the Ligue 1 trophy will be easy to win.

So, Enrique focus right now is on the first leg against Chelsea as this match is a revenge match for PSG loss to Chelsea seven months ago in the Club World Cup final. I mean, even though PSG lost to Monaco in their previous match and lost to Chelsea in the final seven months ago, that doesn't mean Chelsea will easily beat PSG in the first leg. In fact, Enrique is currently concentrating on preparing for the first leg to defeat Chelsea.

[qurbanshah02]

A few days ago  we saw psg lose 3 -1 against monaco. There is a possibility of such an incident happening again before the champions league match. Lens must continue their winning streak. I think lens will have a chance to occupy  the top  spot of the table again.

Seven months back,chelsea did the impossible in the FIFA world cup defeating Psg 3-0. During the time psg were playing in a top performance. It likely we will witness same outcome in the champions league. It would be mind blowing if chelsea could defeat psg at parc des princes.
Psg has lost form so they may not be able to defend against chelsea just as they couldn't against monaco. I have a strong feelings that chelsea would trash Psg at the princess.

Although at that time they lost because some of the PSG players were injured and they were not at their full strength, due to which Chelsea were able to defeat them and after that Newcastle was also defeated, which at that time Chelsea was not very strong, but their players were certainly not strong, but at time Chelsea is not at its peak. I don't think so because PSG is quite strong at the moment and is trying to thwart Lens again and again and it is clear that Chelsea will lose in the match between these two. Although we are getting surprises in this match because PSG should not have drawn in this match, but PSG will not give Chelsea this opportunity, so according to my prediction, Chelsea will lose. Chelsea does not have the strength that PSG has and at that time PSG's players are also quite good.

[$weetne$$]

It's true there's been a rivalry between them in the past. Chelsea thrashed them in a cup final last summer. Now it's time for Paris Saint-Germain to get their revenge. Paris Saint-Germain wants to win this match and eliminate them. Their situation in the French league is also at risk now. Lens are just one point behind them. So, we can say that Paris Saint-Germain are in a precarious position in both competitions. They absolutely must win against Chelsea. They cannot accept any other result. Because if they want to reach the quarter-finals, they must eliminate their Premier League team, just like they did last year.

This i don not see as a good time or opportunity to get a revenge, PSG should see how well they can focus on getting to the next stage of the competition for a chance to defend their title and not to get a revenge on Chelsea which may put them in a position of even more pressure and them not been in the better state of mind to perform as brilliantly as expected because this does not promise to be an easy one.

[Velvet78]

This is how things are going in the top scorer race of this season... Let's not forget another player who is Esteban Lepaul with 13 goals as well. All of these players are quite young by the way.

The interesting is that there is nobody from PSG in top 3.    Barcola has 10 goals who is the most scorer for his team now. It must be mostly because of Dembélé's having a long time period with injuries...