French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[macson]

Like I said, Lorient are a good team in home games! They showed it against Lens as well. Actually no matter what Lens should have been able to win this one. 20 shots but only 1.21 xG is telling us about the game pretty much... 
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Lens completely blew their chance to catch PSG at the top of the table, playing terribly, unable to break Lorient's goal down, even though they had significantly more shots and possession. With their performance like this, I don't think they'll pose a threat to PSG, as they seem to be struggling for consistency and lacking confidence.

[$weetne$$]

Lens completely blew their chance to catch PSG at the top of the table, playing terribly, unable to break Lorient's goal down, even though they had significantly more shots and possession. With their performance like this, I don't think they'll pose a threat to PSG, as they seem to be struggling for consistency and lacking confidence.

But then they are just a point apart and I believe that is a really fair difference easy enough to catch at almost any time, all Lens needs is a match and they can either catch up with PSG or even stay ahead of them, and for PSG this is a call for them to give some more attention to the Ligue 1 title, except they are not looking to get it this season. Lens is actually consistent overall because since they got to the top they have not given chance to go any lower.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Lens completely blew their chance to catch PSG at the top of the table, playing terribly, unable to break Lorient's goal down, even though they had significantly more shots and possession. With their performance like this, I don't think they'll pose a threat to PSG, as they seem to be struggling for consistency and lacking confidence.

After failing to win in the match against Monaco, Lens' performance has actually declined because so far they have only been able to achieve one win in their previous five matches. This shows the mentality of players who are less effective in competing with PSG because if they were able to take advantage of these five matches before they would already be in first place in the standings. With a performance like this, I personally have doubts about Lens' journey to compete with PSG in the race for the title and the loss to Lorient makes their chances of competing with PSG even smaller for now.

[Stablexcoin]

Lens completely blew their chance to catch PSG at the top of the table, playing terribly, unable to break Lorient's goal down, even though they had significantly more shots and possession. With their performance like this, I don't think they'll pose a threat to PSG, as they seem to be struggling for consistency and lacking confidence.

The truth is that Lens won't be winning Ligue 1, PSG has a better chance and performance far superior than Lens, the one outstanding game yet to play for PSG will prove how ready PSG are to win the Ligue. Also experiencing how PSG defeated Chelsea in a disgraceful way was less expected of them, all PSG needs to do is to beat Lens during their own match day, that is an outcome able to convince me that the title winner has been sealed.

[Egii Nna]

So to me, I will say PSG will be able to get their revenge now.

What you say is very true, in fact, I think that might happen; it's what the team wants most. Don't think that winning the Club World Cup and leaving them there isn't something wonderful. Luis Enrique has that thorn in his side, and it's something he won't be able to remove for at least four years, which makes it easier for him to eliminate Chelsea, who aren't doing badly at all. This is something the whole team wants too; they'll always have that in mind.

Competition with previous failures may lead to much more powerful performances which will be full of tactical accuracy. We can observe that each of the players has the same wish to present the best possible present to the club by capturing this much sought after prestigious title. They are strong enough to withstand the pressure exerted by the opposite team, and this proves that they are physically and even mentally ready to play on the field. It is through this unconditional commitment that we are seeing a new legend being created and which will continuously be worshipped globally.

Chelsea don’t have much hope in the second leg, which we all know the anger and urge of revenge will not allow PSG to take it lightly on them, which means having opportunity in that game will be very hard for them. I also know that Chelsea had lost hope because, considering the game they played yesterday, they still ended up disappointing themselves, which means it will be much easier for PSG to get their revenge. Although I was hoping PSG get their revenge when Chelsea were performing better, so that they will feel the pain and will not blame their loss on poor performance or injuries.

[skarais]

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Lens completely blew their chance to catch PSG at the top of the table, playing terribly, unable to break Lorient's goal down, even though they had significantly more shots and possession. With their performance like this, I don't think they'll pose a threat to PSG, as they seem to be struggling for consistency and lacking confidence.

Lens' defeat is proof that any team can lose and be left behind by a team that is far below their level. Lens weren't bad, of course, but there were times when players failed to capitalize on every goal-scoring opportunity presented themselves due to psychological or other pressure throughout the match. Lens dominated the match, creating chances, but only managed to score one goal before Olivier Pantaloni's men forced Lens to concede a second goal.

[whiteblue]

Like I said, Lorient are a good team in home games! They showed it against Lens as well. Actually no matter what Lens should have been able to win this one. 20 shots but only 1.21 xG is telling us about the game pretty much...  
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Lens completely blew their chance to catch PSG at the top of the table, playing terribly, unable to break Lorient's goal down, even though they had significantly more shots and possession. With their performance like this, I don't think they'll pose a threat to PSG, as they seem to be struggling for consistency and lacking confidence.

The defeat of Monaco was not utilized by Lens and that is the biggest mistake at this time, such big opportunities rarely appear and yes they are disappointing, against Lorient can not win, this defeat will be deeply imprinted on Lens fighters until the end of the league and even the next league, they will repeat the thought if only we won against Lorient at that time maybe can won the French league 1.
Now PSG's match against Nice should be won well and solidify their position at the top of the standings, hufftt their enemies are too kind.

[Wake Up]

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Lens completely blew their chance to catch PSG at the top of the table, playing terribly, unable to break Lorient's goal down, even though they had significantly more shots and possession. With their performance like this, I don't think they'll pose a threat to PSG, as they seem to be struggling for consistency and lacking confidence.

Lens' defeat is proof that any team can lose and be left behind by a team that is far below their level. Lens weren't bad, of course, but there were times when players failed to capitalize on every goal-scoring opportunity presented themselves due to psychological or other pressure throughout the match. Lens dominated the match, creating chances, but only managed to score one goal before Olivier Pantaloni's men forced Lens to concede a second goal.

Lens took 20 shots but only managed to score 1 goal, which was a major factor influencing the result. This defeat was unprecedented, especially considering how close they came to winning the title. It was a terrible match for Lens, and perhaps a mistake that could cost them the championship. Paris Saint-Germain won't be playing this week because they have a tough Champions League match against Chelsea ahead of them. They want to focus entirely on that game and have traveled to England. Lens can only hope that Paris Saint-Germain loses their postponed match.

[Slow death]

These guys from Metz are very unlucky. They were very close to at least getting a draw, but their bad luck is so great that they conceded a fourth goal in the 90+9th minute and lost the game. It's a defeat that further reduces their hopes of escaping the relegation zone. With 26 games and only 3 wins, Metz doesn't seem likely to avoid relegation. I feel sorry for the players, their fans, the coach, and the club's management, but they don't have a squad capable of avoiding relegation.

Lyon is a joke. They were playing against an opponent they hadn't won in their last 4 games, an opponent who received a red card in the 55th minute, and even then Lyon couldn't score and the game ended in a draw. Even when PSG does nothing, the other teams become a disaster. Really, in Ligue 1, only PSG is fighting for the title.

[stompix]

Hmm, Monaco is now 5 out of 5, the only team in Ligue 1 to do so and recovering 10 point to the 4th spot...
This might turn as the one comeback if they manage to grab it again this year.

Unfortunately, the PSG - Nantes game has been postponed at PSG's request and will take place sometime between April 20th and 26th. I really don't like it when teams have a different number of games in the table, and now it will be a whole month.

Remember the whole Milan-Como game drama?
I hate when teams play for days, so you need to wait from Friday till Monday to see how the placing looks, but 1 month is insane.
I wonder what math did they look at and why, this would have been better since they are already looking at an easy game in CL, why postpone it to 24-26 when they might have to play in the CL on the 28th of April?

[Mayor of ogba]

Unfortunately, the PSG - Nantes game has been postponed at PSG's request and will take place sometime between April 20th and 26th. I really don't like it when teams have a different number of games in the table, and now it will be a whole month.
Regarding Lance, it was super disappointing, firstly because the intrigue died down and secondly because my bet on them to win didn’t pay off, although statistically they played well.

Ah, no wonder there's no PSG match scheduled this week, whether it's due to the UCL schedule or some other reason, I haven't found a valid answer to PSG's request for the match to be postponed.

Many were disappointed with Lens result, but fortunately, I picked both teams to score, and it worked. It seems Lens is starting to tire of competing with PSG, having only won twice in the last five weeks.

Without being told the reason why PSG request for their match against Nantes to be postponed, you should know that it's because of their match against Chelsea in the Champions League that made them to do that so that they could have enough rest and prepared very well for their visit to Stamford Bridge in order for them to get a positive result that will guarantee them to reach the next stage of the Champions League. I was one of the many that were disappointed with Lens result, but I skipped the match because my instinct told me Lens would likely drop points against Lorient, which they did.

[len01]

Lens' defeat is proof that any team can lose and be left behind by a team that is far below their level.

That’s exactly why PSG always manages to dominate Ligue 1. The other teams here struggle to maintain consistency, and it often feels like Ligue 1 clubs simply can’t compete with PSG when it comes to staying consistent throughout the season.

Lens actually had a very good opportunity this season to go for the title, and the point gap with PSG wasn’t that big either. But in their recent match against Lorient, Lens could have won the game. Unfortunately, their mentality seemed to drop when playing away from home, which made them struggle to capitalize on the chances they had.

[m4r1o]

Without being told the reason why PSG request for their match against Nantes to be postponed, you should know that it's because of their match against Chelsea in the Champions League that made them to do that so that they could have enough rest and prepared very well for their visit to Stamford Bridge in order for them to get a positive result that will guarantee them to reach the next stage of the Champions League. I was one of the many that were disappointed with Lens result, but I skipped the ma

I don't know about you, but Paris Saint-Germain looks tired to me, worn out by all these high-level commitments.
I don't know if they'll be able to complete everything, after all they're human beings, not machines, sooner or later they'll feel tired and fatigued.

[Velvet78]

Lyon couldn't beat Le Havre away. I mean there was a little bit rotation as far as I could see. But still after that red card early in the second half I was more confident of Lyon to win...

Monaco's form is still solid in the league! They won their last 5 games. They are still unbeaten after 8 games as well. They are back in the race for European tournaments now.

Unfortunately, the PSG - Nantes game has been postponed at PSG's request and will take place sometime between April 20th and 26th. I really don't like it when teams have a different number of games in the table, and now it will be a whole month.
Regarding Lance, it was super disappointing, firstly because the intrigue died down and secondly because my bet on them to win didn’t pay off, although statistically they played well.

Oh, thanks for the heads-up! Yeah it feels bad to have the game a month later instead because of a tight schedule. Then PSG's next league game is against Nice away after eliminating Chelsea easily most probably.  

[Bobrox]

Lens took 20 shots but only managed to score 1 goal, which was a major factor influencing the result. This defeat was unprecedented, especially considering how close they came to winning the title. It was a terrible match for Lens, and perhaps a mistake that could cost them the championship. Paris Saint-Germain won't be playing this week because they have a tough Champions League match against Chelsea ahead of them. They want to focus entirely on that game and have traveled to England. Lens can only hope that Paris Saint-Germain loses their postponed match.

Lens wasting the opportunity lead the top standings position after defeating by Lorient and giving opportunity for PSG keep at the top place behind one point left but still has one postponed match against Nantes. Lens's performance against Lorient not really bad success making many shot with 6 shots on target but only scoring one goals, indeed PSG not playing quite well in domestic league but Lens can't take opportunity return to top place after having inconsistent performance.
This week PSG not playing in domestic league match fully focus for Champion League second leg match, hope Lens can recovery to win performance next week against Anger and Nice can stop PSG for winning the match.

[pewboy]

Remember the whole Milan-Como game drama?
I hate when teams play for days, so you need to wait from Friday till Monday to see how the placing looks, but 1 month is insane.
I wonder what math did they look at and why, this would have been better since they are already looking at an easy game in CL, why postpone it to 24-26 when they might have to play in the CL on the 28th of April?

yes, in fact it used to be good for this reason, the championship took place all at once, and you didn't have to wait to get a result, and there weren't all these entanglements which lead to several problems also for the management of the teams who also find themselves having to face more and more departures, the world has changed

[$weetne$$]

Without being told the reason why PSG request for their match against Nantes to be postponed, you should know that it's because of their match against Chelsea in the Champions League that made them to do that so that they could have enough rest and prepared very well for their visit to Stamford Bridge in order for them to get a positive result that will guarantee them to reach the next stage of the Champions League. I was one of the many that were disappointed with Lens result, but I skipped the ma

I don't know about you, but Paris Saint-Germain looks tired to me, worn out by all these high-level commitments.
I don't know if they'll be able to complete everything, after all they're human beings, not machines, sooner or later they'll feel tired and fatigued.

This could actually be the case with PSG and we may not be really aware, they have had a whole lot of commitment this season, playing in several highly demanding competitions and now even their domestic league has become as demanding too, and so it would have affected them so much that a good number of the players could be fatigued and will need to rest if they must be able to participate in the competitions well.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Like I said, Lorient are a good team in home games! They showed it against Lens as well. Actually no matter what Lens should have been able to win this one. 20 shots but only 1.21 xG is telling us about the game pretty much... 

PSG will most probably destroy Nantes home and raise the gap with Lens to 4 points again. Even in their inconsistent season they are going for the league title anyway. What a pity for other teams...

It was a disappointing game for Lens, I wasn't sure if it was the Lens that prayed for PSG to drop point that played against Lorient some days back, why drop all 3pt? Now is a big celebration for PSG because they'll do everything possible to get Chelsea off their back and wait for when they'll deal with Nantes, if I'm to be honest, Lens threw the only opportunity of getting close to PSG away, such opportunity doesn't come always and is a one time thing to take advantage of but now they messed things up. Like you said Lorient is good at home but yet I expect more from Lens, is like walking into a fortress.

[GiftedMAN]

Lens wasting the opportunity lead the top standings position after defeating by Lorient and giving opportunity for PSG keep at the top place behind one point left but still has one postponed match against Nantes. Lens's performance against Lorient not really bad success making many shot with 6 shots on target but only scoring one goals, indeed PSG not playing quite well in domestic league but Lens can't take opportunity return to top place after having inconsistent performance.
This week PSG not playing in domestic league match fully focus for Champion League second leg match, hope Lens can recovery to win performance next week against Anger and Nice can stop PSG for winning the match.

They've made it easier for PSG to widen the gap if they win their outsiding match and winning that match is very possible for PSG but they'll be more focused on dealing with Chelsea in the Champions League, they've already made it easier but would have to make sure that  Chelsea doesn't do a remontada. As the title defenders it would be disappointing that they go out of the tournament at this stage so I believe PSG won't disappoint thejr fans and fail to qualify for the quarter finals.

[MAAManda]

These guys from Metz are very unlucky. They were very close to at least getting a draw, but their bad luck is so great that they conceded a fourth goal in the 90+9th minute and lost the game. It's a defeat that further reduces their hopes of escaping the relegation zone. With 26 games and only 3 wins, Metz doesn't seem likely to avoid relegation. I feel sorry for the players, their fans, the coach, and the club's management, but they don't have a squad capable of avoiding relegation.

From the start, even though they were playing at home, they weren't considered favorites. I'm not surprised by the result, Toulouse deserved the win with their hard work. There are still eight matches left in Ligue 1 & with 6 points difference, I think Metz still has a decent chance of escaping the relegation zone. It just depends on how they react to their current situation. If the players care enough about the club, they'll give their best in the remaining matches.