French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Curious T]

Many things are expected of Ligue 1, among them the belief that some teams that are doing very well can compete with PSG. I think that Marseille, Lille, and some other teams that are making a lot of noise in Ligue 1 can make a difference, but things aren't set up for it. So what should be done? I insist on taking the teams and injecting more investment into them; more money is the solution for me.

More money is the solution, but the money has to come from somewhere. I think the league needs to do more in terms of marketing and deals so that investors can come to various teams in the league without the fear of losing money. They also need to do this while making sure the game doesn't lose its value and become all about money. The other teams in the league need to be able to attract big brands too. This way, they will generate enough money to sign bigger players and improve their viewership. The more the viewership increases, the more investors will come because investors want their brand to be seen by as many people as possible. So more investors means more money, and more money means being able to sign bigger players. People will come to see bigger players. The league can become competitive if this can be done.

[Shadiq]

Openda is still at a good age to be productive. He's 26 and after a great season, he could find himself in good form again in France. He scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 with Lens in the 2022/23 season. I think he will strive for more after returning to France. I think he's a good player; last year was a very unlucky and bad season for him. I think he can play like himself again this year.

Last season was the worst season of his career. The 2023/24 season was the best season of his career and he was considered a potential star player at that time. But he was able to show his brilliance in that one season, after which his performance started to deteriorate. Although he got the opportunity to play matches in the 2024/25 season, his performance was not as bright as his previous season, the next season, i.e. last season, he performed even worse, which is why Juventus sent him to Lyon on loan to regain his form. This is undoubtedly a good decision by Juventus, they are not yet willing to let go of this potential player. If he finds his form again in Paris, it will be a positive thing for Juventus.

[Xyloo]

Openda is still at a good age to be productive. He's 26 and after a great season, he could find himself in good form again in France. He scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 with Lens in the 2022/23 season. I think he will strive for more after returning to France. I think he's a good player; last year was a very unlucky and bad season for him. I think he can play like himself again this year.

Last season was the worst season of his career. The 2023/24 season was the best season of his career and he was considered a potential star player at that time. But he was able to show his brilliance in that one season, after which his performance started to deteriorate. Although he got the opportunity to play matches in the 2024/25 season, his performance was not as bright as his previous season, the next season, i.e. last season, he performed even worse, which is why Juventus sent him to Lyon on loan to regain his form. This is undoubtedly a good decision by Juventus, they are not yet willing to let go of this potential player. If he finds his form again in Paris, it will be a positive thing for Juventus.

Juventus still believes in him. I also think he's a quality player. If he has another good period in France, he can return to Italy ready. He could be in next year's squad because he's still young. It's also clear that Juventus needs a good striker. Whoever they've signed in the last few years hasn't been a good striker. Juventus has goal-scoring problems, and if Openda finds his form at Lyon, Juventus will be the happiest.

[LUCKMCFLY]

A star footballer who was considered one of the best future strikers a few years ago, did nothing last season and was truly unsuccessful. His career suddenly took a turn for the worse, and he couldn't even come close to the expected performance. Perhaps he couldn't adapt to the team and the league; we've seen many examples like this.
With his new team, his star might shine again; he's a striker with potential but who hasn't been able to show it. Let's see what he can do this season

You always have to believe in good strikers. For me, Openda is good; he has a lot of potential, and it doesn't matter that things haven't always gone well for him. This is football; these things happen. Sometimes we judge wrong. Maybe he hasn't been at 100% because of something personal or something; that's what we don't know. Footballers are human too; they have their problems and everything. Sometimes we don't know what's really going on with them. Now, with this team, I'm sure he'll do very well.

[Hvdv]

A star footballer who was considered one of the best future strikers a few years ago, did nothing last season and was truly unsuccessful. His career suddenly took a turn for the worse, and he couldn't even come close to the expected performance. Perhaps he couldn't adapt to the team and the league; we've seen many examples like this.
With his new team, his star might shine again; he's a striker with potential but who hasn't been able to show it. Let's see what he can do this season

You always have to believe in good strikers. For me, Openda is good; he has a lot of potential, and it doesn't matter that things haven't always gone well for him. This is football; these things happen. Sometimes we judge wrong. Maybe he hasn't been at 100% because of something personal or something; that's what we don't know. Footballers are human too; they have their problems and everything. Sometimes we don't know what's really going on with them. Now, with this team, I'm sure he'll do very well.

Of course, because if every year were the same for footballers, it would be like playing football on PlayStation. Players have good times and bad times. Last year might have been a bad time for him, but this year could change everything. I can give the example of Gyökeres, who has improved his performance in the last few years. The Swedish striker found himself in Portugal and thanks to that, he transferred to Arsenal. A new adventure is beginning for Openda. I hope he gives his all and does everything for the team.

[Agathamay]

I'm keen on watching PSG next season, they're the best french side anyone could think of. PSG keep dominating the Ligue One with confidence and they're having a very good time becoming the elite side that goes straight for titles, they do not get underrated because they're eligible side. PSG will have one most of the amazing season if they secure another UCL title because they already gotten two UCL in two consecutive seasons. This is to tell the level of fierceness they have reach, they're not stopping for anything and bringing in everything out.

[changaa]

The Premier League has the most investors, because there is more noise and the clubs are also popular. Then there is the La Liga with the most investors, because Barcelona and Real Madrid are popular with most people in the world. To get sponsors or investors, you must first increase your popularity, you must earn your popularity by investing yourself.

The Premier League has more investors because the various clubs have the interests of the fans at heart, the stadiums are all owned by the various companies and the price of tickets is ridiculous when compared to those in Serie A, which is why the stadiums in England are always full, they provide a game that is beautiful to watch and a support ready to encourage.

[kennycryptoitalia]

The solution is for many sheikhs to fall in love with France and its teams, with its Ligue 1, and start coming because, honestly, right now I don't see any other solution. Most of the clubs that dominate are in the Premier League and the Ligue 1; the rest are there, they're important, but the investment, as you say, is only dominated by PSG, who have everything monopolized for themselves, but that's because things work that way.

But this is very simple to understand, all the teams that depend on themselves have greater earnings, the teams that have their own stadium, have the exclusivity and all the proceeds for them and consequently be able to reinvest the money earned which in Italy very few do.

[m4r1o]

The television situation is enough to make people's heads spin. The entire league is splitting something like 140-odd million in TV money this season. For EVERYONE. The winner receives roughly 30 mil from that. PSG commercial arrangements exceed in total revenues what most of the Ligue 1 clubs do.

Every time some kid breaks out at Monaco or Rennes or anywhere, he is gone within two years. English clubs simply appear each summer whereas French clubs literally must sell to comply with financial rules. France have more top-quality young talent than just about anyone in the world and cannot keep it. It is maddening.

What if Paris FC reaches a level where they can be a threat? Imagine a real Paris derby, it is Qatar money against the Arnault family! A global narrative. It is this that makes a US or Asian broadcaster actually call.

It is not the La Liga model anyway. Three teams fighting for decades is not competition. What Ligue 1 needs is one credible rival to PSG. Just one.

Because Italy and France have the same problems, this is why the Serie A proceeds slowly and is unable to keep up with the other championships, one of the few in fact is Juventus which has its own stadium and its own brand, and this leads it to be able to make even important purchases during the transfer window, in all this however it is unable to stand out even in Serie A let alone in the Champions League, in Italy all the teams should think this way, the problem in Italian football is that they chase the money and not it sports.

[giorgione]

Lyon debts have been reduced by 18% but we are still talking about a number exceeding €220m in deficit so the team will remain restricted, running up with low wages and at risk if their debts exceed €60m in the next two seasons according to UEFA deficit caps.

Endrick is trying to integrate Real Madrid and impress Mourinho. In case he fails to do so then he mostly likely will be loaned to another team, maybe in Italy or any other league. For Lyon, they want him back but they have very restricted wages and the amount of spent money is limited for them. They might lose him for now.

Endrick certainly had his stage in France, but it goes from going from Real Madrid to Lyon, Lyon is a good team but if you explode like him and because there isn't all this quality around you that one might think, without taking away merits but its a decidedly simpler championship for a player with his characteristics.

[Frankolala]

I'm keen on watching PSG next season, they're the best french side anyone could think of. PSG keep dominating the Ligue One with confidence and they're having a very good time becoming the elite side that goes straight for titles, they do not get underrated because they're eligible side. PSG will have one most of the amazing season if they secure another UCL title because they already gotten two UCL in two consecutive seasons. This is to tell the level of fierceness they have reach, they're not stopping for anything and bringing in everything out.

No doubt that PSG dominates Lique 1 and might have no rival for decades but they cannot bring that dominance to the Champions League because there are also rich clubs with quality players that will be good rivals to them unlike, in Lique 1. My instinct tells me that PSG wouldn't be able to be in the finals this new season in UCL.

[reagansimms]

Lyon debts have been reduced by 18% but we are still talking about a number exceeding €220m in deficit so the team will remain restricted, running up with low wages and at risk if their debts exceed €60m in the next two seasons according to UEFA deficit caps.

Endrick is trying to integrate Real Madrid and impress Mourinho. In case he fails to do so then he mostly likely will be loaned to another team, maybe in Italy or any other league. For Lyon, they want him back but they have very restricted wages and the amount of spent money is limited for them. They might lose him for now.

Endrick certainly had his stage in France, but it goes from going from Real Madrid to Lyon, Lyon is a good team but if you explode like him and because there isn't all this quality around you that one might think, without taking away merits but its a decidedly simpler championship for a player with his characteristics.

Endrick was able to develop while playing for Lyon because there was no pressure there, unlike Real Madrid, which always demands maximum performance from players, especially strikers who must be able to score goals in every match. At his age, which is still in the development stage, a club like Lyon is very suitable for him, he will get more playing time because the competition in the first team is not like at Real Madrid. Now that he's back at Real Madrid, he needs to show his worth to earn the manager's trust. If Mourinho isn't satisfied with his performance, a return to Lyon would be better for him, whether on loan or permanently.

[martinom]

Yes. If we're talking about Ligue 1 becoming a competitive league the most realistic solution requires serious local French investors who will invest substantial capital on a sustainable basis. So as you say, it's true that we shouldn't rely solely on foreign owners we must take the initiative from wealthy local leaders. Without willing investors Ligue 1 will remain as it is and PSG will continue to dominate. Ligue 1 boasts top teams like Monaco, Lyon, Monaco, Lyon and Illes but without stable finances clubs will struggle to attract top players and coaches.

However, we can't blame PSG for their unlimited financial resources allowing them to build a strong squad as this is also in the best interests of Ligue 1. When PSG achieves success in the Champions League, it also impacts the slots Ligue 1 gets. The better the performance of French clubs in Europe, the more Champions League slots Ligue 1 gets, which will ultimately attract investor interest. I hope that one day League 1 can be as competitive as La Liga, even though only 3 teams compete against each other every season.

I am of the opinion that if Serie A does not make a good concrete step forward, Ligue 1 can overtake a historic championship like Serie A, which like all institutions in Italy is very slow, there should be a review of football in Italy in order to improve it, in Ligue 1 they are doing it.

[bastisisca]

Juventus still believes in him. I also think he's a quality player. If he has another good period in France, he can return to Italy ready. He could be in next year's squad because he's still young. It's also clear that Juventus needs a good striker. Whoever they've signed in the last few years hasn't been a good striker. Juventus has goal-scoring problems, and if Openda finds his form at Lyon, Juventus will be the happiest.

Juventus is a team that absolutely needs to rediscover a true identity, something that has been lost over the years. Players like Openda, in a technical Juve where they play very offensively, could definitely make the difference. But Juve still haven't managed to find that confidence with the ball to this day.

[verdinio]

Of course, because if every year were the same for footballers, it would be like playing football on PlayStation. Players have good times and bad times. Last year might have been a bad time for him, but this year could change everything. I can give the example of Gyökeres, who has improved his performance in the last few years. The Swedish striker found himself in Portugal and thanks to that, he transferred to Arsenal. A new adventure is beginning for Openda. I hope he gives his all and does everything for the team.

Openda is a player who, in my opinion, has been very underrated in Italy. He was never put in a position to express all his qualities, also thanks to the little playing time he was given. He wasn't even called up to the national team for the World Cup. He is a player who must redeem himself. Now with Lyon he has the chance to do so.

[cande86]

Last season was the worst season of his career. The 2023/24 season was the best season of his career and he was considered a potential star player at that time. But he was able to show his brilliance in that one season, after which his performance started to deteriorate. Although he got the opportunity to play matches in the 2024/25 season, his performance was not as bright as his previous season, the next season, i.e. last season, he performed even worse, which is why Juventus sent him to Lyon on loan to regain his form. This is undoubtedly a good decision by Juventus, they are not yet willing to let go of this potential player. If he finds his form again in Paris, it will be a positive thing for Juventus.

They are players who need to be stimulated. i don't think he is a bad player, quite the opposite in fact. i think he is a very strong player, but he needs a team that puts him in a position to be able to score, something he did very well at Leipzig, but didn't manage at all at Juventus.

[PremiumcryptoHub]

PSG are trying to maintain their dominance in the French league as Paris Saint-Germain are trying to sign Barcelona's Ferran Torres this summer. Indeed as far as I know this player performed brilliantly in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, scoring the only goal that helped Spain win.

Bradley Barcola, one of their best players from the current UCL champions, is keen to join the PL club, so we think PSG are trying to buy this player from Barcelona as a replacement for Barcola. But at the moment, the Spanish club is reluctant to sell this player, but if Spain's Ferran Torres wants to leave the club, then maybe the French team will be able to keep this young player in their team for the upcoming season.

Paris Saint-Germain remain in direct talks with Ferran Torres camp over move this summer. Barça do NOT want to sell Ferran; the only way is if Ferran asks to leave the club. PSG in for Godts and Ferran as Kang-in, Ramos and Mbaye leave plus Liverpool push for Barcola.

[Xyloo]

Last season was the worst season of his career. The 2023/24 season was the best season of his career and he was considered a potential star player at that time. But he was able to show his brilliance in that one season, after which his performance started to deteriorate. Although he got the opportunity to play matches in the 2024/25 season, his performance was not as bright as his previous season, the next season, i.e. last season, he performed even worse, which is why Juventus sent him to Lyon on loan to regain his form. This is undoubtedly a good decision by Juventus, they are not yet willing to let go of this potential player. If he finds his form again in Paris, it will be a positive thing for Juventus.

They are players who need to be stimulated. i don't think he is a bad player, quite the opposite in fact. i think he is a very strong player, but he needs a team that puts him in a position to be able to score, something he did very well at Leipzig, but didn't manage at all at Juventus.

Juventus actually had some difficulties last year. It was as if Juventus was full of players who couldn't deliver the desired performance. So it's not fair to blame Openda alone. The other players are just as much to blame as he is. Anyway, he's back in France now, and I think he can be successful. Because his playing style suits French football more. I believe he will score more goals here. Playing against teams with tight defenses in Italy is difficult for every player.

[Abu-Naim]

I am of the opinion that if Serie A does not make a good concrete step forward, Ligue 1 can overtake a historic championship like Serie A, which like all institutions in Italy is very slow, there should be a review of football in Italy in order to improve it, in Ligue 1 they are doing it.

Based on last two seasons performance, PSG has lifted the profile of League1 among leagues if their caliber. The likes of Serie A, Bundesliga, and League1, PSG has lifted the League1 even though we know that they are the only team with a good quality and they have no comparative team to challenge them; because of that, I will not conclude that they are now better than Serie A because we still have good teams in the Serie A that can compete for the title apart of their defending champions Inter Milan, Napoli, AC Milan, and others can still be considered as big teams while League 1 have no big team to show because almost teams like Lyon, marseille, Lille, and Lens all cannot withstand PSG even if they are not in good form.

However, just as you said, if their caliber Italian teams didn’t improve in the next season, their is a likely chance that they can go below the League1.

[Ahli38]

PSG are trying to maintain their dominance in the French league as Paris Saint-Germain are trying to sign Barcelona's Ferran Torres this summer. Indeed as far as I know this player performed brilliantly in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, scoring the only goal that helped Spain win.

Bradley Barcola, one of their best players from the current UCL champions, is keen to join the PL club, so we think PSG are trying to buy this player from Barcelona as a replacement for Barcola. But at the moment, the Spanish club is reluctant to sell this player, but if Spain's Ferran Torres wants to leave the club, then maybe the French team will be able to keep this young player in their team for the upcoming season.

Paris Saint-Germain remain in direct talks with Ferran Torres camp over move this summer. Barça do NOT want to sell Ferran; the only way is if Ferran asks to leave the club. PSG in for Godts and Ferran as Kang-in, Ramos and Mbaye leave plus Liverpool push for Barcola.

Ferran Torres is a brilliant player who is skilled at reading the game to create opportunities or even capitalize on a chance to score a goal. In the recent World Cup he helped secure a victory for Spain against Portugal with his beautiful assist to Merino. And that goal propelled Spain into the quarterfinals. In the final against Argentina he skillfully fired a shot that didn’t travel flat by making it difficult for the Argentine defenders to stop it, where it resulted in a goal. And it was that goal that sealed Spain’s victory in the final. So I personally think that Ferran Torres is the right player for PSG to replace Bradley Barcola. But I haven’t seen any agreement on a transfer fee regarding Ferran Torres’ move yet. Perhaps we’ll see things more clearly once Ferran Torres has discussed it directly with Barcelona. And I think we’ll have more clarity once Ferran Torres returns from his vacation.

The decision is now in the player's hands, as Barcelona hope to speak directly with him when he returns from vacation to find out his true intentions