French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Sandra_hakeem]

Ligue 1 is difficult for teams competing with PSG. We will see a competitive start to the season, where there will be several teams competing with PSG. But by mid-season, we will see PSG's dominance return. No team has enough money and ability in Ligue 1 to overcome PSG's dominance. Some may seem to show competition, but we can only hope that it lasts until the end of the season. Unfortunately, most have already run out of energy.

Lens are a mediocre team, but we have seen good competition from them this season. They kept the Ligue 1 title in doubt for about 25 rounds of matches. But they did not see the ability to continue that competition until the end of the season. However, I am not disappointed, but I am positive that they will come back stronger in the coming season and turn Ligue 1 into a competitive league. The best achievement for them this season is qualifying for the Champions League.

Yes, they can qualify for the Champions League, but if they don't make more progress, it will be difficult for them to compete. The only representative from Ligue 1 at the moment remains PSG. Monaco and Marseille are also struggling. Hopefully, next season we will see more teams from Ligue 1 becoming stronger.

Lens have been consistent enough to stay at the top, but the lost control just as it was time to step up and claim the trophy. I can recall how they use to play and win 5 matches in a row. At the time, PSG played just as every other average team, maybe because the European champions League was their main target, or they were on a strategy to reserve their players and compete with force, and a more organized game play in this final phase of the competition. If lens gets a chance in the UCL, I'd be expecting to see them perform better in that stage.

[GiftedMAN]

 They still have 2 away games but winning against Brest gave them a boost and I don't see how they'll drop 6 points to Lens and Paris FC even though those matches are away games. As it stands PSG remains favorite to win the Ligue title and there's no point giving Lens any hope after being 6 points below them.
 Even if they lose or draw to Lens they can still win Paris FC, where not even sure Lens would win their remaining matches cause they're playing Lyon after PSG, consecutive tough games for them. If you notice Enrique's tactics recently you'll see that he's playing safe by starting with the 2nd team and introducing some of the 1st team players later on to score when the opponent is weaker.

The Ligue is obviously a won title for PSG this season, firstly Lens currently is behind them with 6 points and all PSG needs to win the title will be to win another game to make it 9 points and Lens may typically have no chance at it any more. Paris does not seem like a challenge to PSG, very likely even Lens too.

6 points is the only thing lest for PSG before the end of the game but the way it is now I won't be surprised to see PSG also defeating both Lens and Paris FC to finalize their decent form this season. They are already champions even as it is but they wouldn't want to lose the last two games because they will be playing for honor now and give their fans a good entertainment before going to face Arsenal for their big game. Lens will finish as runners up it's already decided but if they decide to play hard to defeat PSG they are only reducing the gap it has nothing to do with the title no more.

[Bitcoin_people]

Ligue 1 is difficult for teams competing with PSG. We will see a competitive start to the season, where there will be several teams competing with PSG. But by mid-season, we will see PSG's dominance return. No team has enough money and ability in Ligue 1 to overcome PSG's dominance. Some may seem to show competition, but we can only hope that it lasts until the end of the season. Unfortunately, most have already run out of energy.

Lens are a mediocre team, but we have seen good competition from them this season. They kept the Ligue 1 title in doubt for about 25 rounds of matches. But they did not see the ability to continue that competition until the end of the season. However, I am not disappointed, but I am positive that they will come back stronger in the coming season and turn Ligue 1 into a competitive league. The best achievement for them this season is qualifying for the Champions League.

Yes, they can qualify for the Champions League, but if they don't make more progress, it will be difficult for them to compete. The only representative from Ligue 1 at the moment remains PSG. Monaco and Marseille are also struggling. Hopefully, next season we will see more teams from Ligue 1 becoming stronger.

Lens have been consistent enough to stay at the top, but the lost control just as it was time to step up and claim the trophy. I can recall how they use to play and win 5 matches in a row. At the time, PSG played just as every other average team, maybe because the European champions League was their main target, or they were on a strategy to reserve their players and compete with force, and a more organized game play in this final phase of the competition. If lens gets a chance in the UCL, I'd be expecting to see them perform better in that stage.

Lens were in good form at the beginning and they played well to occupy the top spot but recently their game has changed. However, PSG team did not pay much attention to their domestic league at that time, their full attention was on the Champions League. PSG has come to the top position at this time and entered the Champions League final already leading by 5 points in the domestic leg. In the meantime, PNG will rest the team's players because they will try to win the big title in the Champions League, since the team is already many points ahead of Lens. In that case, they will win the domestic league this season, and in the Champions League final they will try to become the champion. However, since Lens team was in quite good form this season and they got the Champions League ticket for the next season, they will definitely improve their game.

[Lida93]

Ligue 1 is difficult for teams competing with PSG. We will see a competitive start to the season, where there will be several teams competing with PSG. But by mid-season, we will see PSG's dominance return. No team has enough money and ability in Ligue 1 to overcome PSG's dominance. Some may seem to show competition, but we can only hope that it lasts until the end of the season. Unfortunately, most have already run out of energy.

The only difficulty that I see in the ligue1 is the financial strength of PSG, if there are clubs that could match the financial strength of PSG by competing vigorously in the transfer market to source for credible players who are willing to compete adequately then we would have some high level of competition for the title rather than this system that seems like a joke which makes the league look less competitive, less attractive amongst the elite league in Europe.

[Zlantann]

The only difficulty that I see in the ligue1 is the financial strength of PSG, if there are clubs that could match the financial strength of PSG by competing vigorously in the transfer market to source for credible players who are willing to compete adequately then we would have some high level of competition for the title rather than this system that seems like a joke which makes the league look less competitive, less attractive amongst the elite league in Europe.

Let's take a simple look at the budget of the clubs in Ligue One this season.


It is obvious that PSG is the biggest spender. The financial gap between the club and other French clubs is too wide. Money plays an important role in sports. And we are seeing the quality of players PSG has at its disposal. We have seen some exceptions where low-budget clubs become successful, but finance is important. Until other clubs get a rich sponsor, maybe from an Arab investor, PSG might continue its dominance.

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[juttsab@]

PSG finally broke the deadlock against Stade Brest in the 83rd minute, goal was scored by Désiré Doué. The funny thing about this goal is that it was scored exactly same time that Arsenal scored against Westham today because Leandro Trossard also scored in the 83rd minute for Arsenal. Could this be a sign of what will happen in the clash between both teams at the UCL finals? though PSG has won the Ligue 1 title because they are 6 points above the second team Lens and it's just 2 matches left to the end of the season which even if they lose the remaining 2 matches while Lens wins theirs, they will still lead the table with goals difference so technically, PSG has won the French Ligue 1 title today. Now, they will be more focused on the UCL finals against Arsenal while Arsenal will struggle for the Premier League title until the final match.

Psg won narrowly from Brestois. Now they are almost named as champions. Doue scored a goal in 82nd minute and gave PSG a lead . PSG dominated entirely and they pushed back the Brestois to their own half 67% possession, 1.49xG,23 total shots  , 691 passes and 12 tackles and free kicks . All their hard work paid off in the 82nd minute when doue scored a single goal of the game. Coudert is named as player of the match 5 total saves and 0.44 goals prevented. Now PSG only needs a single point or if lens losses PSG will be the champions of France

[Adiljutt156]

Auxerre beat Nice and managed to move above them in the table. With this victory, Nice have slipped to 16th place heading into the final week, whilst Auxerre sit in 15th. Their rivals will decide whether either team faces a relegation play-off. In my view, Auxerre have no chance, as they are away to Lille.

Auxerre football team performance was great against Nice football team because they did excellent effort in this match. Mara was a person who did second goal of the match And he made good effort for the team. Diop was a person who did first goal of the match and he did this goal at 9 minutes of the match and he did great effort in this match but after that no person could do goal in this match and they lose this match at the end. They should try to do more goals in this match but they were not successful in their mission. Sinayoko did last goal of the match and he did this goal at 70 minutes of the match and that was last goal of the match because he gave win to his team and he did this goal in the second half of the match.

[Sulegzy39]

Lens have been consistent enough to stay at the top, but the lost control just as it was time to step up and claim the trophy. I can recall how they use to play and win 5 matches in a row. At the time, PSG played just as every other average team, maybe because the European champions League was their main target, or they were on a strategy to reserve their players and compete with force, and a more organized game play in this final phase of the competition. If lens gets a chance in the UCL, I'd be expecting to see them perform better in that stage.

[macson]

Let's take a simple look at the budget of the clubs in Ligue One this season.


It is obvious that PSG is the biggest spender. The financial gap between the club and other French clubs is too wide. Money plays an important role in sports. And we are seeing the quality of players PSG has at its disposal. We have seen some exceptions where low-budget clubs become successful, but finance is important. Until other clubs get a rich sponsor, maybe from an Arab investor, PSG might continue its dominance.

The gap between PSG and the other teams is so obvious, just imagine that one team like PSG is equivalent to the six teams below it combined. This shows how dominant they are in Ligue 1, and only teams with genius coaches and massive investment can rival them. However, of all these teams, Lens is the best in terms of budget, because with only that small budget, they were able to reach second place in Ligue 1, surpassing what Marseille, AS Monaco, and others have achieved.

[Shussainshah]

Yes, they can qualify for the Champions League, but if they don't make more progress, it will be difficult for them to compete. The only representative from Ligue 1 at the moment remains PSG. Monaco and Marseille are also struggling. Hopefully, next season we will see more teams from Ligue 1 becoming stronger.

I don't think so next season will be good for the French club. The only big club right now in Legue 1 is Psg and they are dominating the ligue 1 form the past decade.  There is no competition in the French Legue only lens can give a little hope to the fan to compete with psg this season Otherwise Psg are clear cut dominater of Ligue 1. Question is why there is no competition in Ligue 1 because Psg are big spender they are spending so much money on transfer if you relate with other Ligue 1 club I think the ratio will be 5 to 10% Maybe that's the main point Ligue 1 club budget are not as same psg budget . Everyone is hoping next season will be good for the French club because of psg are performing well in the Champions League that's why other club can impress and can try to compete with it but it's not realistic until other Ligue 1 club can increase their transfer budget and also bring some big super star form the other top European league.

[snipie]

Now PSG only needs a single point or if lens losses PSG will be the champions of France

Paris Saint-Germain is the winner of the Ligue 1 title this season unofficially and this regardless of the remaining results unless we are talking about Lens scoring more than 15 goals in the remaining two games including the one against PSG, no?
I think the last round will be focused on teams between the 3rd and 7th positions because 3 points could shift some key positions for all the three European competitions. Same for the relegation play-offs between Nice, Auxerre and Le Havre.

[barbara44]

Of course Alvarez would love to play for PSG, but the question is why would they want him? They already have a team that did treble last year, and about to do double this season if they won just one more game, and that means things are working for them. I am not one to question Louis Nrique, if he said that he wants that player then PSG should pay whatever to get him.

But I can't understand why anyone would want to change something that is working for them, it's clear that this is working very well for them anyways, so they should not really be considering getting a player that could disrupt things. Not because he is bad, he is good, but they already have good players, and they are already winning, so getting another good player doesn't feel like what they need.

[Ale88]

Let's take a simple look at the budget of the clubs in Ligue One this season.


It is obvious that PSG is the biggest spender. The financial gap between the club and other French clubs is too wide. Money plays an important role in sports. And we are seeing the quality of players PSG has at its disposal. We have seen some exceptions where low-budget clubs become successful, but finance is important. Until other clubs get a rich sponsor, maybe from an Arab investor, PSG might continue its dominance.

The gap between PSG and the other teams is so obvious, just imagine that one team like PSG is equivalent to the six teams below it combined. This shows how dominant they are in Ligue 1, and only teams with genius coaches and massive investment can rival them. However, of all these teams, Lens is the best in terms of budget, because with only that small budget, they were able to reach second place in Ligue 1, surpassing what Marseille, AS Monaco, and others have achieved.

What Lens are doing is absolutely incredible. It's way more impressive considering the financial differences between Lens and PSG. I really like Luis Enrique both as a manager and human being but if we put him in charge of Lens I don't think he could achieve the same results as the current Lens manager.

[Bobrox]

Let's take a simple look at the budget of the clubs in Ligue One this season.


It is obvious that PSG is the biggest spender. The financial gap between the club and other French clubs is too wide. Money plays an important role in sports. And we are seeing the quality of players PSG has at its disposal. We have seen some exceptions where low-budget clubs become successful, but finance is important. Until other clubs get a rich sponsor, maybe from an Arab investor, PSG might continue its dominance.

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Its reason why PSG easily dominance the Ligue 1 every season due significant impact the budget allocated for transfer activities, player market values and how much salary spent out for their players easy keep leading and winning the Ligue 1 tittle every season. I think money is most important part for football modern era right now by having much money you can signing many top players every window transfer opening, its did by PSG every season have spent out around 80  to 100 million euro when signing star players.
Looks with Lens team budget just spending 60 million euro but success performing well by pressure PSG at the top standings, although the Ligue 1 tittle difficult to win this season Lens still has chance beat PSG upcoming match and waiting until the last matchday to know the winner of this season. I hope Lens can beat PSG upcoming match and make the Ligue 1 tittle race keep interested until the last games week.

[Ruttoshi]

Its reason why PSG easily dominance the Ligue 1 every season due significant impact the budget allocated for transfer activities, player market values and how much salary spent out for their players easy keep leading and winning the Ligue 1 tittle every season. I think money is most important part for football modern era right now by having much money you can signing many top players every window transfer opening, its did by PSG every season have spent out around 80  to 100 million euro when signing star players.
Looks with Lens team budget just spending 60 million euro but success performing well by pressure PSG at the top standings, although the Ligue 1 tittle difficult to win this season Lens still has chance beat PSG upcoming match and waiting until the last matchday to know the winner of this season. I hope Lens can beat PSG upcoming match and make the Ligue 1 tittle race keep interested until the last games week.

Money is everything a club needs to grow  because with that, they'll buy any players of their choice and a good coach to manage the team to enable them win trophies. I am not surprised that PSG budget this season is as big as that compared to the other clubs in Ligue 1. During the time of Abramovich in Chelsea, this was how he pumped money into the club and transformed it.

However, the money PSG is spending isn't just to win Ligue 1, but to be the best in Europe and they're getting the results.

[bitgolden]

PSG have made a MOVE for Julián Álvarez ahead of the summer window.

Talks with the striker’s entourage are said to have been ongoing for several weeks already.
Luis Enrique is a HUGE admirer of Álvarez and sees him as the PERFECT addition to his attack.
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I am not saying this would be a bad transfer, of course the kid is a great player and he would be a great player for you for at least ten more years, if he takes care of his body. However, don't they already have players for these positions?

I mean where are they going to play him? They have players literally in every position of offense, not just starters but they even have bench players for all of them. So if they do get Alvarez, then where are they going to put him, and who will be benched instead?

[Franctoshi]

Now PSG only needs a single point or if lens losses PSG will be the champions of France

Paris Saint-Germain is the winner of the Ligue 1 title this season unofficially and this regardless of the remaining results unless we are talking about Lens scoring more than 15 goals in the remaining two games including the one against PSG, no?
I think the last round will be focused on teams between the 3rd and 7th positions because 3 points could shift some key positions for all the three European competitions. Same for the relegation play-offs between Nice, Auxerre and Le Havre.

It's such a good thing to see Lens show this level of competitiveness with PSG this season and put a lot of pressure on them, more than what we usually see in Ligue 1, where PSG enjoys the ride from the start of the season to the end with no team attempting to dominate or take over. At least if we see other teams rise like this and show a great sign of competitiveness, this side of the league will be on fire and bring more attention and revenue for investors and football enthusiasts.

[pewboy]

Looks with Lens team budget just spending 60 million euro but success performing well by pressure PSG at the top standings, although the Ligue 1 tittle difficult to win this season Lens still has chance beat PSG upcoming match and waiting until the last matchday to know the winner of this season. I hope Lens can beat PSG upcoming match and make the Ligue 1 tittle race keep interested until the last games week.

yes that is a really important fact and of excellent relevance, if there were no money PSG would certainly not be able to win, but we must not blame them, even other teams win thanks to money, it is a very normal thing that happens in all the championships in the world and the French one is no different!

[lombok]

Looks with Lens team budget just spending 60 million euro but success performing well by pressure PSG at the top standings, although the Ligue 1 tittle difficult to win this season Lens still has chance beat PSG upcoming match and waiting until the last matchday to know the winner of this season. I hope Lens can beat PSG upcoming match and make the Ligue 1 tittle race keep interested until the last games week.

yes that is a really important fact and of excellent relevance, if there were no money PSG would certainly not be able to win, but we must not blame them, even other teams win thanks to money, it is a very normal thing that happens in all the championships in the world and the French one is no different!

The key to winning major leagues is of course financial muscle, and Lens gives us hope that it is not the case that hard work does not pay before long. The next game against PSG will most surely be put to a mental challenge. It is accurate that investment is required in every team to make it develop, but what is more beautiful about football is that we wish to see in smaller teams challenge the supremacy of the rich clubs and the fact that we are all attached to our favourite teams.

[Swordsoffreedom]

I am not saying this would be a bad transfer, of course the kid is a great player and he would be a great player for you for at least ten more years, if he takes care of his body. However, don't they already have players for these positions?

I mean where are they going to play him? They have players literally in every position of offense, not just starters but they even have bench players for all of them. So if they do get Alvarez, then where are they going to put him, and who will be benched instead?

PSG's current squad is quite strong. Even so, luis enrique is probably willing to make changes  to his squad. That is why the PSG management is very interested in bringing Alvarez to the squad.

Alvarez is a good  player. He has been in  good form in the last two  seasons. If he  gets the help of a manager like luis enrique, I am sure  we will see further improvement  in alvarez's performance. There is no doubt that this will be a good move for PSG.
Alvarez is only 26 years old now. He can  serve the  team for a long time. Hopefully, alvarez can adapt quickly to enrique's match strategy.