French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Abu-Naim]

Wow the last match in Ligue 1 is quite a lot of surprises that occur, PSG score is currently still 1-1, I still hope they win but maybe because this match does not mean anything so any result will not affect PSG. The surprise is Lens, they performed stunningly at home to Lyon, 4-0 ahead and it is certain that Lens won, fortunately Lyon can still secure a UCL ticket. the sad thing is Nice, and it is likely that they are the last team to be relegated, it is very unfortunate because they were quite good at the beginning of the season even in the last season they finished in the top 4.

PSG match against Lens was the final match that determine who win the league, that’s why when PSG defeated then, they were crown the champions because only Lens could have stopped them. Had it been they lost to Lens just as they lose to Paris Club today, they could have had the same points with PSG even though goal difference will differentiate them and still give their best by qualifying for the Champions League.

Apart from PSG in the league one this season, Lens is my best team; they played good football, have teamwork, and consistency, but unfortunately, PSG is a team like no other in the league so only Lens come close and we’re consistent with the title race, but the stronger side won the league, but they tried really well and deserve to ply in the Champions League.

[Lida93]

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For now PSG are simply focused on their big goal which is the champions league and that will be their focal point because there is nothing that's stop them from lifting the French league already as they have already sealed the deal to this so whether they lose or even draw it won't matter as they have sealed the deal but the central focus will be to edge out arsenal and that is what Enrique and his boys are planning for not the league title race anymore.

What PSG are currently doing with their last games should have also being what Arsenal would have being doing at this period in the EPL had it being that Arsenal has reached the required points above other teams in winning the EPL title but it's unfortunate they still actively involved in fighting for the title even with just two games to pack it in. I fear for Arsenal as they ain't having the time to rest their key players just as PSG are doing in preparation for the most important trophy in Europe league competitions.

[Oluwa-btc]

Disappointed with Marseille honestly. They threw games they should have won away now they have to settle up for the Europa League Competition next season. Good thing they won to displace Rennes who were close to champions league qualifications.

Shout out to Paris Fc, they literally won both home and away against PSG this season. I see the reason for the huge celebrations from players and home fans. Yes PSG has won the League 1 and this should be a giveaway from them to their rivals.

[macson]

For now PSG are simply focused on their big goal which is the champions league and that will be their focal point because there is nothing that's stop them from lifting the French league already as they have already sealed the deal to this so whether they lose or even draw it won't matter as they have sealed the deal but the central focus will be to edge out arsenal and that is what Enrique and his boys are planning for not the league title race anymore.

The match against Paris FC earlier wasn't taken very seriously, so it’s quite normal that they lost, they had no intention of winning from the start since they had already secured the Ligue 1 title this season. PSG's focus right now is on the Champions League match where they'll face Arsenal, and that’s the more important game. That's why Enrique made so many lineup changes in this match, since there was nothing to play for, it didn't matter if they lost.

[Rgram]

Disappointed with Marseille honestly. They threw games they should have won away now they have to settle up for the Europa League Competition next season. Good thing they won to displace Rennes who were close to champions league qualifications.

The pre-match stats on this game got me thinking if Rennes was going to beat Marseille today but, I wasn’t very convinced considering the fact that, Marseille was playing from a home side and that was a game that would determine them having to hold an Europa league position.
They held up a good game, scoring very early in the game and was able to double their lead in 10minutes, even got a 3rd goal before Rennes was allowed to get a consolation goal.

Paris FC did beat PSG. I knew PSG doesn’t have a reason to fight for a win but, the least they could have done was get a draw but, they allowed Paris FC to come from behind and beat them.

[Rashlyowl]

Disappointed with Marseille honestly. They threw games they should have won away now they have to settle up for the Europa League Competition next season. Good thing they won to displace Rennes who were close to champions league qualifications.

A wonderful season finale for Marseille, after defeating Rennes, they were confirmed to go to the Europa League next season, displacing Rennes who were supposed to go there, but now Rennes have to be satisfied with the fact that they will play in the Conference League, still an achievement for both. There is only 1 match left in Ligue 1, the match between Nantes & Toulouse, there is nothing interesting in this match, even betting on it seems like it will only bring more risks.

[GiftedMAN]

For now PSG are simply focused on their big goal which is the champions league and that will be their focal point because there is nothing that's stop them from lifting the French league already as they have already sealed the deal to this so whether they lose or even draw it won't matter as they have sealed the deal but the central focus will be to edge out arsenal and that is what Enrique and his boys are planning for not the league title race anymore.

The match against Paris FC earlier wasn't taken very seriously, so it’s quite normal that they lost, they had no intention of winning from the start since they had already secured the Ligue 1 title this season. PSG's focus right now is on the Champions League match where they'll face Arsenal, and that’s the more important game. That's why Enrique made so many lineup changes in this match, since there was nothing to play for, it didn't matter if they lost.

PSG coach dis the best thing he never wanted to risk the fitness to do his Major players that's why he decided not to take the game seriously since they had already secured the league title. They are getting ready for Arsenal in the finals while Arsenal still has important games to play since they are still trying not to lose the league title to Manchester City, PSG will become at advantage if anything happens to any important Arsenal players because Arteta can not bench his best players just the way Luis Enrique did today. PSG lost but they are champions already.

[PremiumcryptoHub]

For now PSG are simply focused on their big goal which is the champions league and that will be their focal point because there is nothing that's stop them from lifting the French league already as they have already sealed the deal to this so whether they lose or even draw it won't matter as they have sealed the deal but the central focus will be to edge out arsenal and that is what Enrique and his boys are planning for not the league title race anymore.

The match against Paris FC earlier wasn't taken very seriously, so it’s quite normal that they lost, they had no intention of winning from the start since they had already secured the Ligue 1 title this season. PSG's focus right now is on the Champions League match where they'll face Arsenal, and that’s the more important game. That's why Enrique made so many lineup changes in this match, since there was nothing to play for, it didn't matter if they lost.

PSG coach dis the best thing he never wanted to risk the fitness to do his Major players that's why he decided not to take the game seriously since they had already secured the league title. They are getting ready for Arsenal in the finals while Arsenal still has important games to play since they are still trying not to lose the league title to Manchester City, PSG will become at advantage if anything happens to any important Arsenal players because Arteta can not bench his best players just the way Luis Enrique did today. PSG lost but they are champions already.

The PSG manager did not want to take any risks with the fitness of his key players ahead of the upcoming UEFA Champions League final match final you are absolutely right about this but we noticed that despite playing with most of the mature and tactical players in the last match of this French league yesterday, they suddenly suffered the bitterness of defeat against the Paris FC team, but my thought was that Paris Saint-Germain would make this season more colorful by winning the last match of this French league. Honestly, if players like Ousmane Dembele and Kvaratskhelia lead the attack for PSG against a mediocre team, then our thinking automatically changes that PSG will have a high chance of winning that game, but even if they do not win this round, it seems to me they will definitely enjoy the taste of victory on the biggest stage of the upcoming European final or the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal.

[yenerbatmaz]

I've never seen anything like this in Ligue 1. It's very strange that Nantes fans stormed the pitch when their relegation was already decided weeks in advance. Nantes will most likely receive a heavy penalty, but I think the club shouldn't be penalized.

The fans tried to attack Vahid Halilhodzic, and he fled to the dressing room.

It's a shameful situation for football, but sometimes we encounter such events. The match was abandoned. Most likely, Nantes will be handed a 3-0 forfeit loss.

[Mayor of ogba]

Auxerre did good to Lyon by defeating Lille and giving them a chance to finish in the top three, but Lyon couldn't seize the opportunity Auxerre gave to them. Instead of Lyon to beat Lens and flip Lille in the third position in the French Ligue 1 table, they lost 4-0 to Lens on their home soil, now they didn't qualify for next season Champions League.

[hyudien]

I've never seen anything like this in Ligue 1. It's very strange that Nantes fans stormed the pitch when their relegation was already decided weeks in advance. Nantes will most likely receive a heavy penalty, but I think the club shouldn't be penalized.

The fans tried to attack Vahid Halilhodzic, and he fled to the dressing room.

It's a shameful situation for football, but sometimes we encounter such events. The match was abandoned. Most likely, Nantes will be handed a 3-0 forfeit loss.

This incident is unknown to me, I think their match was postponed, I also understand the disappointment of the Nantes fans but they don't have to do such actions, they must remember their club plays in the highest caste of the French League.
I am quite sure that we will soon see the sanctions that will be given to Nantes, two big losses they will get this season, out of Ligue 1 and out of money for fines.

[$weetne$$]

The match against Paris FC earlier wasn't taken very seriously, so it’s quite normal that they lost, they had no intention of winning from the start since they had already secured the Ligue 1 title this season. PSG's focus right now is on the Champions League match where they'll face Arsenal, and that’s the more important game. That's why Enrique made so many lineup changes in this match, since there was nothing to play for, it didn't matter if they lost.

The attention and focus now is on the finals ahead, if they had not secured this title already, then maybe  they would have considered putting in that extra effort but since they have already, they will not want to risk their quality when they still have a title to chase in the coming days. The opponent they will be facing in that finals is not a weak one so they need to prepare as much as possible and if it will mean them loosing out on one game for the final, they will, which is exactly what they probably may have done.

[Oluwa-btc]

A wonderful season finale for Marseille, after defeating Rennes, they were confirmed to go to the Europa League next season, displacing Rennes who were supposed to go there, but now Rennes have to be satisfied with the fact that they will play in the Conference League, still an achievement for both. There is only 1 match left in Ligue 1, the match between Nantes & Toulouse, there is nothing interesting in this match, even betting on it seems like it will only bring more risks.

Wonderful?!

I will only say that to Mason Greenwood who had yet another great season with Marseille, becoming their highest goalscorer which has also earned him his first England call up by Thomas Tuchel ever since he was sent home alongside Phil Foden for the Euros years back!
That is some bit if good news for Rennes, I can imagine how much they'd have loved to displace Marseille for that position with a good win. Most interesting was Paris FC winning their Derby game yet again.

[qurbanshah02]

Auxerre did good to Lyon by defeating Lille and giving them a chance to finish in the top three, but Lyon couldn't seize the opportunity Auxerre gave to them. Instead of Lyon to beat Lens and flip Lille in the third position in the French Ligue 1 table, they lost 4-0 to Lens on their home soil, now they didn't qualify for next season Champions League.

Lyon did not win against Lens, which is why they could not take advantage of it, but Lyon is in the top 4. Auxerre's win was also beneficial for them because they have lost 15 positions and are now out of the zone and the league is over, the title goes to PSG. We know that Lens is a strong and good team, they could never lose to them, so Lens scored 4 goals with a good effort and secured the winning for themselves. This did not include Lyon's bad luck and good effort, which is why they will not be able to join the Champions League. This gives them a lesson to work harder next season and stay in the top 3 so that they can get a chance next time.

[Humblevirus]

The match against Paris FC earlier wasn't taken very seriously, so it’s quite normal that they lost, they had no intention of winning from the start since they had already secured the Ligue 1 title this season. PSG's focus right now is on the Champions League match where they'll face Arsenal, and that’s the more important game. That's why Enrique made so many lineup changes in this match, since there was nothing to play for, it didn't matter if they lost.

The attention and focus now is on the finals ahead, if they had not secured this title already, then maybe  they would have considered putting in that extra effort but since they have already, they will not want to risk their quality when they still have a title to chase in the coming days. The opponent they will be facing in that finals is not a weak one so they need to prepare as much as possible and if it will mean them loosing out on one game for the final, they will, which is exactly what they probably may have done.

Even if PSG have not won the Ligue 1 title already, I don’t think they would like to focus more on the league than the Champions League because they really prefer winning the Champions League to winning the league. Reaching the final of the Champions League is a very big opportunity, and they may not want to lose the final.PSG have been dominating the French Ligue 1, and they will continue dominating it, so the league is not something that would bother them much if they did not win it because they know they can win it again next season. In fact, most PSG players did not play many matches in the league, not because of anything else, but because of the Champions League. That is the reason PSG are not in the great form expected in the league.Now that they have won the league, they can relax, and they may not even try to use any of their first eleven players because of the Champions League final.

[Lida93]

I've never seen anything like this in Ligue 1. It's very strange that Nantes fans stormed the pitch when their relegation was already decided weeks in advance. Nantes will most likely receive a heavy penalty, but I think the club shouldn't be penalized.

The fans tried to attack Vahid Halilhodzic, and he fled to the dressing room.

It's a shameful situation for football, but sometimes we encounter such events. The match was abandoned. Most likely, Nantes will be handed a 3-0 forfeit loss.

It's quite shameful that such ugly scenes still occur in football, I understand that the game of football is full of emotions but I wasn't expecting such from the fans, that was a very ugly incident and we hope it doesn't repeat itself against so as not to give a negative narrative about the club and French football.
It's also important for the league body to step in and deal with those that as are found culpable in order to serve as a deterrent for anyone who intends to indulge in such barbaric act in the future, football isn't war and shouldn't be regarded as such.

[MAAManda]

Auxerre did good to Lyon by defeating Lille and giving them a chance to finish in the top three, but Lyon couldn't seize the opportunity Auxerre gave to them. Instead of Lyon to beat Lens and flip Lille in the third position in the French Ligue 1 table, they lost 4-0 to Lens on their home soil, now they didn't qualify for next season Champions League.

Such are the unpredictable scenarios, even though Lens didn't have the objective to play seriously against Lyon, they still managed to make surprising result with many goals. Perhaps, they consider the match against Lyon as a serious training for facing Nice in the Coupe de France.

Another surprise we also saw from Nice, they played well last season & this season they have to go through a relegation play-off against Etienne.

[Velvet78]

It feels like everything is going downward to your expectations for now as Lyon are taking a nice beating from RC Lens, PSG are trying to hold there 1 goal advantage while Lile is trailing a goal down.

Honestly speaking, I knew Lens would be a major problem for Lyon but winning 4-0  against Lyon is wild and even playing away from home. And even Marseille who I though was falling behind, they are actually winning 3 goals ahead to nil.

It's really fascinating

That was really hilarious man...    It was as if Lyon and Lille had a deal between to lose at the same time. None of them even managed to score.

I mean Lille - Lyon were fighting for top 3 in the end. How can they be both this bad on the same week? Is it just a huge coincidence?

The same Lyon beat Lens away in the first half of the season. I can't imagine how angry the bettors were with Lyon and Lille both.

[letteredhub]

Auxerre did good to Lyon by defeating Lille and giving them a chance to finish in the top three, but Lyon couldn't seize the opportunity Auxerre gave to them. Instead of Lyon to beat Lens and flip Lille in the third position in the French Ligue 1 table, they lost 4-0 to Lens on their home soil, now they didn't qualify for next season Champions League.

The last matches in the ligue1 was full of surprises and one of those surprises was olympique Lyonnais losing at home to Lens, prior to the kick off of this match I thought Lyon were gonna be the favourites because they were the host, they had the home advantage which they could utilized to their own advantage but it turned out to be the other way round as the visiting side Lens dominated Lyon and scored 3 astonishing goals, devastating the home fans in what seemed like a finals for Lyon who needed a win to end up in the top three.

[Tmoonz]

Auxerre did good to Lyon by defeating Lille and giving them a chance to finish in the top three, but Lyon couldn't seize the opportunity Auxerre gave to them. Instead of Lyon to beat Lens and flip Lille in the third position in the French Ligue 1 table, they lost 4-0 to Lens on their home soil, now they didn't qualify for next season Champions League.

The last matches in the ligue1 was full of surprises and one of those surprises was olympique Lyonnais losing at home to Lens, prior to the kick off of this match I thought Lyon were gonna be the favourites because they were the host, they had the home advantage which they could utilized to their own advantage but it turned out to be the other way round as the visiting side Lens dominated Lyon and scored 3 astonishing goals, devastating the home fans in what seemed like a finals for Lyon who needed a win to end up in the top three.

If I tell you I wasn't surprise I'd be lying, like that game was a one heck of a game, I thought Lyon was the favorite for that game but they disappointed me by losing to Lens, and what was that win for? Something they'd let Lyon to win so they'll qualify for the top four yet they couldn't give out the winning, but that's not my major concern, my concern right now is Dembele's injury like how serious is that injury because the UEFA Champions League final is very much important and he can't afford to miss it, they should please tend to that injury.