Lyon vs PAOK Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Lyon vs PAOK Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: January 29, 2026 | Groupama Stadium | UEFA Europa League | 20:00 GMT

Lyon welcome PAOK to the Groupama Stadium in the final set of Europa League fixtures. The home side have won six of their seven games and will want to pick up another three points and top the table.

They face a tough PAOK side, who if they win could scrap into that eighth place spot that secures qualifaction into the last 16.

With both sides having lots to play for, who will come out on top...

Key Betting Tip: Lyon Win - Odds: 1.65 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Lyon vs PAOK Predicted Lineups

Lyon (3-4-2-1) Greif, Mata, Kluivert, Hateboer, Maitland-Niles, Tessmann, Morton, Moreira, Tolisso, Endrick, Merah

PAOK (4-2-3-1) Tsiftsis, Kenny, Kedziora, Michailidis, Baba, Ozdoev, Meite, Zivkovic, Pelkas, Taison, Giakoumakis

League Standings

Lyon currently sit top of the Europa League, level on points with Aston Villa. The French side have been oustanding at the back, conceding just three goals all campagin, two of them arriving in that 2-0 loss away to Real Betis. Lyon have won eight in a row in all competitons and leave this a tough fixture for PAOK. They've been boosted with the singing of Endrick from Real Madrid, who netted a hat-trick on the weekend, making that his fifth contribution in three games. They sit 3rd in Ligue 1 and will be hoping to continue their strong run in 2026 in all competitons.

The visitors PAOK are 7 games unbeaten in all competitons and prove a tough test for this Lyon side. 12th in the table is an impressive feat for the Greek side, who have been really impressive. They've netted 15 times so far and have lost just once. The fixture is the first between the two sides, leaving the outcome unknown. PAOK sit 3rd in their domestic league and have had just a really good season all round. Whoever they face in the next round of the knockouts will really struggle.

Head to Head Timeline

First meeting between the two sides

Lyon Last 5

25th Jan- Metz 2-5 Lyon

22nd Jan- Young Boys 0-1 Lyon

18th Jan- Lyon 2-1 Brest

11th Jan- Lille 1-2 Lyon

3rd Jan- Monaco 1-3 Lyon

PAOK Last 5

22nd Jan- PAOK 2-0 Real Betis

18th Jan- PAOK 3-0 OFI Crete

14th Jan- Olympiacos 0-2 PAOK

10th Jan- Panetolikos 0-3 PAOK

6th Jan- PAOK 1-1 Atromitos (5-4 on Pens)

Lyon vs PAOK Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60.000% confidence in a Home Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Lyon vs PAOK Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Home win - 1.65 Odds

Key Players to Watch

Endrick (Lyon) The man on loan from Madrid has impressed since he arrived, he's scored 4 goals in 3 games and also picked up an assist. He netted a hat-trick in just his 2nd league game.

Tasion (PAOK) A throwback for some of us. The Brazilian at the age of 38 is still impressing, with 5 goals and 5 assists in the league this season. Age is just a number.

Match Details

Where to Watch: Discovery+ (UK)

**Stadium: Groupama Stadium (Capacity: 61,556)