Ligue 1 Predictions: Round 19
Ligue 1 Predictions, Round 19
GFFN editor-in-chief Luke Entwistle and GFFN’s Raphaël Jucobin face off in our Ligue 1 predictions competition. It’s three points for a correct score, two points for a correct score difference, and one point for a correct result. Who will come out on top at the end of the season?
Scores
Raphaël: 90
Luke: 94
Game of the week: Paris Saint-Germain v Stade Brestois, Sunday 19:45 (UK)
Eric Roy continues to work his magic at Brest. Delusions that Les Pirates would inevitably drop off have now seemingly evaporated, and the scepticism has given way to a belief that Brest can truly push to not only finish in the European places but even potentially on the podium. There is a cohesion and workmanlike attitude at the club that is bearing fruit, whilst within this cohesive system, individuals are now beginning to stand out too. This does, however, have consequences, with the likes of Bradley Locko, Lilian Brassier and Pierre Lees-Melou garnering considerable interest during this transfer window. The club’s ability to retain their key assets beyond the end of this month will determine how much Brest can dream but there is no evidence of the much-prophesied dropoff.
Brest can challenge any team in Ligue 1, PSG included. Luis Enrique’s have been steady since the turn of the year, beating Lens in Ligue 1, whilst inflicting heavy defeats on lower-league opposition in the Coupe de France. Bradley Barcola is imbued with a new-found confidence, which is to the benefit of Kylian Mbappé, who has struck a nice partnership with his compatriot in recent weeks. Whilst Mbappé’s future with Les Parisiens remains undecided, there is no question of the uncertainty seeping into his performances, which have remained of
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