Ligue 1 Predictions, Spherical 14
GFFN editor-in-chief and GFFN’s face off in our predictions competitors. It’s three factors for an accurate rating, two factors for an accurate rating distinction, and one level for an accurate outcome. Who will come out on prime on the finish of the season?
SCORES
Raphaël: 77
Luke: 78
Sport of the week: AJ Auxerre v Paris Saint-Germain, Friday 20:00 (UK)
It at all times feels very cyclical at PSG. It’s typically round this time of yr that Les Parisiens undergo a dip in type and so it’s proving once more. Their shortcomings in Europe have been effectively documented however they’re now trying much less convincing within the league too. Toulouse might have taken one thing from the Parc des Princes every week earlier and the 3-0 scoreline definitely wasn’t a good reflection of how shut the encounter was. Regardless of dominating in opposition to Nantes, they then did not recover from the road. There’s a huge downside on this aspect and it’s that there isn’t any clear and apparent goalscorer. Bradley Barcola has exceeded expectations by way of his goal-scoring output thus far this season however he can’t be anticipated to hold the burden long-term. Gonçalo Ramos returned from a long-term harm in opposition to Nantes, and while he might change PSG’s fortunes, he might want to work his manner again to full health. And worryingly, there’s an rising fragility on the again. Willian Pacho has been wonderful since arriving however he had his worst recreation for PSG in opposition to Nantes. He regarded exhausted and the benefit with which Matthis Abline glided previous him for his purpose summarised that.
Inside this context, a go to to the Stade-Abbé Deschamps just isn’t the place you need to be going. Thus far, Monaco are nonetheless the one aspect to win there, while Auxerre have received their final 4 at dwelling. It’s clear that Auxerre wil be set-up to include and hit on the counter however it’s a technique that has beforehand labored in opposition to top-level opponents, reminiscent of Marseille. Given PSG’s current type and provided that Les Parisiens might have one eye on a key Champions League encounter in opposition to RB Salzburg subsequent week, Auxerre might odor the scent of alternative.
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