French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[banana33]

But, as you said, I also expect changes very soon, and I believe they will start very soon because I know their coach may be looking for solutions to what is causing the problem.As for the Champions League, we expected PSG to have an easy match because their opponent is very weak team when we compared the squad.

Yes, i think so too, i deep believe that sooner or later football always gives you that drop in tension that can make you make mistakes. The important thing is always how you react. Paris Saint-Germain struggled and was unable to find a way to victory in the first few games of Ligue 1.

However, they managed to win in the Champions League and i think that this attitude could be a new start in the championship for the French champions.

[cande86]

PSG today were fantastic in their display against a side that just qualified for champions league. They were able to score six goals against the new side., although I expected them to keep a clean sheet against those people, but they were not still able to keep it, they allowed those people to score to give them hope.

All the games that they played today carried both teams to score, leaving only Arsenal as the team that has not conceded a goal in this competition, however, theere was not too many goals in the match as Napoli only came to defend that game. Odegard was able to give Arsenal the only goal that was scored in that game. It is very good that the team have started their clean sheet run of form again in this season's champions league.

I think that Paris Saint-Germain was obliged to provide such a performance against a team that had just qualified for the Champions League, because given the turbulent start in the league they needed a response, which they gave by scoring six goals against their first opponent in the first season of the Champions League.

[Ruttoshi]

I think that Paris Saint-Germain was obliged to provide such a performance against a team that had just qualified for the Champions League, because given the turbulent start in the league they needed a response, which they gave by scoring six goals against their first opponent in the first season of the Champions League.

It seems like PSG is putting their UCL games prior to their domestic games because you can see their outstanding performance in their opening match against Slovan. I wasn't surprised at the result, though.

PSG knows that they're capable of winning Ligue 1 even if they don't put up a good performance in the beginning of the season because they gat no rival in the league.

[Nwadiche]

I think that Paris Saint-Germain was obliged to provide such a performance against a team that had just qualified for the Champions League, because given the turbulent start in the league they needed a response, which they gave by scoring six goals against their first opponent in the first season of the Champions League.

It seems like PSG is putting their UCL games prior to their domestic games because you can see their outstanding performance in their opening match against Slovan. I wasn't surprised at the result, though.

PSG knows that they're capable of winning Ligue 1 even if they don't put up a good performance in the beginning of the season because they gat no rival in the league.

Exactly what I'm thinking, because since they started league one PSG haven't won any matches till this last champions league game against slovan. Their first and second matches was 2-2 draw which they lose to Monaco by 1-2, but i don't think is advisable to focus only on champions league that much this time around because they've won it back to back this season might not favor them again at least let them focus on their league too. Because i could remembered when inter focus on champions league two seasons again and it's happened that they lost both Italian league and champions league together which napoli was the winner, but I'm not really sure if they'll still lose their next match against brest this weekend again but let's see how this weekend will be with their away match.

[Ahli38]

I think that Paris Saint-Germain was obliged to provide such a performance against a team that had just qualified for the Champions League, because given the turbulent start in the league they needed a response, which they gave by scoring six goals against their first opponent in the first season of the Champions League.

It seems like PSG is putting their UCL games prior to their domestic games because you can see their outstanding performance in their opening match against Slovan. I wasn't surprised at the result, though.

PSG knows that they're capable of winning Ligue 1 even if they don't put up a good performance in the beginning of the season because they gat no rival in the league.

Luis Enrique’s ambition to compete in the Champions League seems immense. And he has made PSG look extraordinary in every match. But he needs to balance the PSG squad with effective player rotation so they can also perform well in Ligue 1. PSG cannot focus solely on one competition, where they must also ensure they don’t lose too many points in domestic matches. Last season PSG looked even stronger thanks to their solid performance despite a packed schedule. And they should be able to do the same this season. Next PSG will face Brest in the fourth round. And I hope they’ll bounce back with a victory which should come easily against a team that isn’t a tough rival for them.

[Abu-Naim]

It seems like PSG is putting their UCL games prior to their domestic games because you can see their outstanding performance in their opening match against Slovan. I wasn't surprised at the result, though.

PSG knows that they're capable of winning Ligue 1 even if they don't put up a good performance in the beginning of the season because they gat no rival in the league.

They can’t afford to make errors in the Champions League, they played against a very small team, what do you expect from them, they are far better than SK Slovan, and they are also the defending champions because they won the Champions League back to back, therefore I expect that performance from them.

Relating their Champions League performance to their League 1 performance, I think there is no much difference or preference to the Champions League, they all wanted to win all their games, but the teams in the league are tired of their dominance, that is why they are trying their best to make sure they stop PSG from winning the League 1 again this season, another team should win it.

[cande86]

I agree that it is actually too early to judge PSG from just three league match and two points is actually a poor start, but we have seen enough from this team to know they can recover quickly and the Champions League performance has also show that their quality is still there but the main question is whether they can turn that quality into an active league results, because the season is long and dropping too many points early can still become costly later.

Paris Saint-Germain started the championship badly, but the Champions League excellently. This makes it clear that all the quality he needs has always been there and that it just had to be awakened.

In fact, i think that after this initial match, with a super favorable result, it can somehow encourage Paris Saint-Germain to go back to playing the championship as they always have, aiming to win.

[MAAManda]

In fact, i think that after this initial match, with a super favorable result, it can somehow encourage Paris Saint-Germain to go back to playing the championship as they always have, aiming to win.

Don't talk sh*t, mate. Everyone knows that Paris Saint-Germain will return to playing well in the league, ultimately leading them to become champions again & again in this farmer league. What you saw at the start of this season was merely an illusion, making it seem as though Paris Saint-Germain wouldn't achieve anything in the league, but that notion was mistaken. No, Ligue 1 isn't like the PL, LaLiga, or even the competitive SPL.

[len01]

Luis Enrique’s ambition to compete in the Champions League seems immense. And he has made PSG look extraordinary in every match. But he needs to balance the PSG squad with effective player rotation so they can also perform well in Ligue 1. PSG cannot focus solely on one competition, where they must also ensure they don’t lose too many points in domestic matches. Last season PSG looked even stronger thanks to their solid performance despite a packed schedule. And they should be able to do the same this season. Next PSG will face Brest in the fourth round. And I hope they’ll bounce back with a victory which should come easily against a team that isn’t a tough rival for them.

The situation last season and this season is completely different. The schedule may have been just as packed last season, but as far as I know, the players weren't as exhausted as they are this season, while some big name players have had to work hard at the WC. When the season starts, a player can naturally feel the effects of fatigue, which can affect their performance.

That said, I still believe PSG will eventually fight for the UCL and also win the Ligue 1 title again. However, I don't think they will be as consistent as they were last season.

[HyperCodexV]

I agree that it is actually too early to judge PSG from just three league match and two points is actually a poor start, but we have seen enough from this team to know they can recover quickly and the Champions League performance has also show that their quality is still there but the main question is whether they can turn that quality into an active league results, because the season is long and dropping too many points early can still become costly later.

Paris Saint-Germain started the championship badly, but the Champions League excellently. This makes it clear that all the quality he needs has always been there and that it just had to be awakened.

In fact, i think that after this initial match, with a super favorable result, it can somehow encourage Paris Saint-Germain to go back to playing the championship as they always have, aiming to win.

The bad start of the season PSG had was too overtalked about in the media space, besides, it was still a fresh start of the season and PSG has won so many of the league titles, so a bump in the month of August was not so bad that it will affect their chances. The 6-1 thrashing was a clear indication that when they are motivated enough, very few opponents stand a chance against them. The squad now has a taste of super dominant victory and I hope they carry that aggressive winning energy back into Ligue 1.

[Cryptmuster]

The bad start of the season PSG had was too overtalked about in the media space, besides, it was still a fresh start of the season and PSG has won so many of the league titles, so a bump in the month of August was not so bad that it will affect their chances. The 6-1 thrashing was a clear indication that when they are motivated enough, very few opponents stand a chance against them. The squad now has a taste of super dominant victory and I hope they carry that aggressive winning energy back into Ligue 1.

Well, Monaco failed to beat Strasbourg. And that was expected, because Strasbourg have started this season very well and are in excellent form. For PSG, this is a very good chance to at least close the gap on Monaco a little. Once they beat Brest, Monaco will have 10 points while PSG will have 5, and five points no longer seem like such an unreachable gap. So I think that, in the end, PSG will still be able to close the gap between them and Monaco.

[Silence Scream]

The bad start of the season PSG had was too overtalked about in the media space, besides, it was still a fresh start of the season and PSG has won so many of the league titles, so a bump in the month of August was not so bad that it will affect their chances. The 6-1 thrashing was a clear indication that when they are motivated enough, very few opponents stand a chance against them. The squad now has a taste of super dominant victory and I hope they carry that aggressive winning energy back into Ligue 1.

Well, Monaco failed to beat Strasbourg. And that was expected, because Strasbourg have started this season very well and are in excellent form. For PSG, this is a very good chance to at least close the gap on Monaco a little. Once they beat Brest, Monaco will have 10 points while PSG will have 5, and five points no longer seem like such an unreachable gap. So I think that, in the end, PSG will still be able to close the gap between them and Monaco.

This is actually a setback for Monaco. Strasbourg was a strong team, and Monaco should have prepared better for the match. I am sure Monaco is deeply disappointed not to have secured a win against Strasbourg, especially after having beaten Paris Saint-Germain in Paris. They have now dropped two points in the title race. While one might have expected a season where Paris Saint-Germain drifted away from the championship, it looks like this week will see them narrowing the points gap. In any case, I hope Monaco performs better in upcoming matches and clinches the top spot this season.

[SOKO-DEKE]

I agree that it is actually too early to judge PSG from just three league match and two points is actually a poor start, but we have seen enough from this team to know they can recover quickly and the Champions League performance has also show that their quality is still there but the main question is whether they can turn that quality into an active league results, because the season is long and dropping too many points early can still become costly later.

Paris Saint-Germain started the championship badly, but the Champions League excellently. This makes it clear that all the quality he needs has always been there and that it just had to be awakened.

In fact, i think that after this initial match, with a super favorable result, it can somehow encourage Paris Saint-Germain to go back to playing the championship as they always have, aiming to win.

With the kind of team PSG played against in the Champions League, if they did not get that kind of result, it would be bad. PSG’s opponents are a very weak team, but still, I will say that this is a sign of improvement, especially with the kind of results they have been getting in Ligue 1. This result can really serve as motivation for them.In PSG upcoming match against Brest, I expect PSG to win the match comfortably and without much stress because Brest are also not in good form compared with the other teams PSG have played against in the past. Even though Brest will try to be strong because it is their home game, if PSG take the match seriously, I believe they will win.As for the problems PSG have been facing and what has been making it difficult for them to win matches in Ligue 1, I expect their coach to have found solutions to those problems by now.

[Hvdv]

I agree that it is actually too early to judge PSG from just three league match and two points is actually a poor start, but we have seen enough from this team to know they can recover quickly and the Champions League performance has also show that their quality is still there but the main question is whether they can turn that quality into an active league results, because the season is long and dropping too many points early can still become costly later.

Paris Saint-Germain started the championship badly, but the Champions League excellently. This makes it clear that all the quality he needs has always been there and that it just had to be awakened.

In fact, i think that after this initial match, with a super favorable result, it can somehow encourage Paris Saint-Germain to go back to playing the championship as they always have, aiming to win.

With the kind of team PSG played against in the Champions League, if they did not get that kind of result, it would be bad. PSG’s opponents are a very weak team, but still, I will say that this is a sign of improvement, especially with the kind of results they have been getting in Ligue 1. This result can really serve as motivation for them.In PSG upcoming match against Brest, I expect PSG to win the match comfortably and without much stress because Brest are also not in good form compared with the other teams PSG have played against in the past. Even though Brest will try to be strong because it is their home game, if PSG take the match seriously, I believe they will win.As for the problems PSG have been facing and what has been making it difficult for them to win matches in Ligue 1, I expect their coach to have found solutions to those problems by now.

I also don't think the away match against Brest will be difficult for Paris Saint-Germain. I believe Paris Saint-Germain will finally secure a win in this away game. Anyone looking at the French league standings might think Paris Saint-Germain is performing poorly, but we know they have had some bad results simply because they haven't fully focused on the league yet. We saw how brilliantly they played in the Champions League, and I think they will display that same form today against Brest.

[knowngunman]

It seems like PSG is putting their UCL games prior to their domestic games because you can see their outstanding performance in their opening match against Slovan. I wasn't surprised at the result, though.

PSG knows that they're capable of winning Ligue 1 even if they don't put up a good performance in the beginning of the season because they gat no rival in the league.

Partially agree with you but they're making things more complicated for themselve. PSG is not longer in a stage to sacrifice a domestic league for the champions league, they can work for the both at the same time. I rate them on the same level as Barcelona but see how Barcelona is playing excellently in their league and the champions league too. PSG is now eight points behind the league leader. What's the probability they'd meet up? What if other clubs refuse to fumble as usual? If they're still interested in winning the league this season, they should start taking every match seriously.

[karabiber]

PSG started the league season with a major disappointment, failing to win any of its first three matches. I don’t think a team that has won the Champions League for the past two seasons and boasts such a high caliber roster will allow itself to drop any more points. This losing streak will end here. In fact, I predict that the PSG players will take the field against Brest with extra motivation. PSG will break its silence and get back on a winning streak starting with this match.

[ArabBTC]

One thing fans must know is that regardless of how good a team is they won’t always win and the outcome of their matches will definitely vary from one team to another, PSG not starting at a high voltage in their opening league matches doesn’t mean they won’t still perform well throughout the season. They have dominated their league countless times so i don’t see this particular season as a challenge, even in the champions league this season i still see them as part of the title contenders.

[W Jr.]

One thing fans must know is that regardless of how good a team is they won’t always win and the outcome of their matches will definitely vary from one team to another, PSG not starting at a high voltage in their opening league matches doesn’t mean they won’t still perform well throughout the season. They have dominated their league countless times so i don’t see this particular season as a challenge, even in the champions league this season i still see them as part of the title contenders.

Naturally, it isn't just you, everyone here likely believes that Paris Saint-Germain will win the French league this season. While there may be a few who think otherwise, we all believe that Paris Saint-Germain's poor start to the season is merely temporary and that they will eventually reclaim the top spot in the league. They have also made an excellent start in the Champions League, and, as the reigning champions, they will normally want to defend their title.

[KTChampions]

Paris Saint-Germain started the championship badly, but the Champions League excellently. This makes it clear that all the quality he needs has always been there and that it just had to be awakened.

In fact, i think that after this initial match, with a super favorable result, it can somehow encourage Paris Saint-Germain to go back to playing the championship as they always have, aiming to win.

I’m not sure the Champions League opener can be called magnificent - it was only Slovan, after all, and PSG failed to keep a clean sheet. Naturally, I’m expecting a win from PSG today, but also from Lens, which currently have just 3 points. Even leaving aside Lens's victory over PSG in the Super Cup, and considering last season as well as the quality of their play (I’ve watched a couple of their matches this season because I bet on them) they really ought to have far more points than they do now.

[ChocolateBitcoinK]

Will PSG win today? In 3 matches in Ligue 1 they have drawn 2 and lost 1, their performance here is so bad, but on the other hand PSG won their first match in the Champions League with a great score of 6-1. Did they not give full importance to the previous matches in Ligue 1? Maybe, but now they should give importance, right? Since they could not win in the previous 3 matches, if they do not give importance to it now, then it can create pressure for them later, because they will win the title, right? So I hope PSG will win the match now without any extra pressure, because they are the best team. Ousmane Dembélé, Ferran Torres and Kvaratskhelia will be on the field from the beginning of the match, so I think they are playing this match to win with a big margin.