Lyon and PAOK face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Europa League season. The game takes place at Groupama Stadium on Thursday, 29/01/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Lyon vs PAOK, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Lyon vs PAOK
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Handicap: PAOK (+2.5)
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Lyon preview
Lyon comes into the match having played 7 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.57 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Lyon's attack has scored 51 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.82.
The offense system of Lyon is led by Pavel Å ulc as the top scorer of the season. The czech midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Afonso Bastardo Moreira, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 24 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.
PAOK preview
On the other hand, PAOK comes into the match having played 11 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.73 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
PAOK's attack has scored 58 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 1.91 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.07.
The offense system of PAOK is led by Magomed Ozdoev as the top scorer of the season. The russian midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Andrija Živković, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 23 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 0.82.
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 W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| 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 W W W L |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Away | W L D W L |
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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