Lyon vs PAOK: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Lyon prepare to host PAOK on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Bengoetxea, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Lyon, currently 1st in the standings with 21 points from 8 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 12 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

PAOK, sitting 17th with 12 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Lyon and PAOK have favored Lyon, with Lyon claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against PAOK, Lyon recorded a 4-2 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Descamps, Maitland-Niles, Niakhate, Kluivert, Mata, De Carvalho, Moreira, Morton, Merah, Karabec, Himbert. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

PAOK's last outing came against Lyon, where they secured a 2-4 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Tsiftsis, Baba, Michailidis, Kedziora, Kenny, Meite, Ozdoev, Taison, Konstantelias, Zivkovic, Giakoumakis. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Lyon are expected to maintain their 4-1-4-1 structure, while PAOK are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Lyon's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. PAOK's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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