Lyon vs PAOK Prediction – Europa League

The home team is currently in 1st place, having accumulated 18 points after 6 wins and 1 loss. In their second-to-last match, they won at home against Go Ahead Eagles by (2-1). In their last match, they won away against Young Boys by (0-1). This is a team that maintains its performance even when playing away, as in the last 30 matches, they have registered 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses as visitors; compared to 12 wins and 3 losses at home. In their last game for Ligue 1, they secured a victory against Metz away by (2-5). In the last 10 home games, Lyon has recorded 8 wins and 2 losses. The defense has been performing well, conceding goals in only 2 of the last 7 games, and their attack has scored consistently, as they have found the net in 6 of the last 7 games in this competition. Their matches tend to have many goals, with 21 of their last 24 home games exceeding 1.5 goals, and 17 of the last 24 exceeding 2.5 goals. In the last 20 home matches in all competitions, one period stands out: they conceded 6 out of their 16 goals between the minutes (76’‑90′).

The Olympique Lyon comes into this match with a victory, 2-5, in their trip to Metz Stadium in a Ligue 1 fixture. In the last match in this Europa League, the French team defeated Young Boys by 0-1. The home team usually lines up in a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring an offensive style of play. The most dangerous players in the attacking sector are Afonso Moreira, Pavel Šulc, and Adam Karabec. When advancing into attack, the team tends to primarily exploit the right flank, capitalizing on the runs of full-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Rachid Ghezzal, Malick Fofana, and Ernest Nuamah are all unavailable for this match due to injuries.