I've run some test in the Ligue 1 with this tactic with the latest winter updated squads.
Played with 3 teams.
Lyon - Predicted 3
Nice - Predicted 9
Metz - Predicted 20
Here are the risults.
Lyon finished 2nd
Nice finished 3rd
Metz finished 6th
Metz lost the cup final.
Lyon lost Coupe De La Ligue final.