Lyon and PAOK face each other on Thursday 01.29.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Europa League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Lyon's home ground, the Groupama Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Lyon and PAOK, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Lyon vs PAOK
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Handicap: PAOK (+2.5)
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Lyon preview
Lyon heads into the match with the following record in the Europa League: in 7 matches, Olympique Lyonnais secured 6 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.57 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Lyon's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Lyon has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 51 goals, of which 14 were scored in the Europa League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pavel Šulc, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Afonso Bastardo Moreira has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Lyon has conceded 3 goals in the Europa League (an average of 0.43 per game) and 24 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.86 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
PAOK preview
PAOK comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the Europa League. They have secured 5 victories, 4 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.73 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
Dikefalos's attack has been highly effective, scoring 58 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the Europa League, with an average of 1.91 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.07.
Asprómavroi's offensive system is led by Magomed Ozdoev, the team's top scorer this season. The russian midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Andrija Živković. The forward has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 23 goals in 28 matches, averaging 0.82 per match.
Head to head: Lyon vs PAOK
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Lyon
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.57 |
| Home | W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W L W |
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 86% | 100% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.33 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 86% | 100% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.87 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
0.97 | 1.13 | 0.85 |
PAOK
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W W |
1.73 |
| Home | W D W D W |
2 |
| Away | D W L L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.91 | 2.17 | 3.8 |
| Scored | 1.91 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.17 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 17% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 55% | 83% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 33% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 86% | 67% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.82 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1 | 1.78 |
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