Lyon vs PAOK Saloniki: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 January

Betiball's prediction for Lyon vs PAOK Saloniki on 29 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lyon vs PAOK Saloniki preview before placing your bet.

Lyon vs PAOK Saloniki: Starting Lineups Time : 29/01/2026 16:00

Lyon
4 - 2
Finished
PAOK Saloniki
90+3' event Alejandro Jesus Gomes Rodriguez
88' event Adam Karabec
87' event Alejandro Jesus Gomes Rodriguez / Afonso Moreira
87' event Adil Hamdani / Mathys de Carvalho
83' event Adam Karabec
80' event Remi Himbert Penalty awarded
69' event Abner Vinicius Da Silva Santos / Ruben Kluivert
69' event Tiago Gonçalves / Khalis Merah
55' event Khalis Merah
46' event Tanner Tessmann / Tyler Morton
45+1' event Tyler Morton
34' event Remi Himbert
event 90+1' Mohamed Mady Camara / Magomed Ozdoev
event 87' Anestis Mythou / Giorgos Giakoumakis
event 84' Kiril Despodov / Barcellos Freda Taison
event 77' Giorgos Giakoumakis
event 66' Souahilo Meite
event 41' Giannis Konstantelias
event 36' Giannis Konstantelias
event 20' Giorgos Giakoumakis
90+3' event Alejandro Jesus Gomes Rodriguez
event 90+1' Mohamed Mady Camara / Magomed Ozdoev
88' event Adam Karabec
event 87' Anestis Mythou / Giorgos Giakoumakis
87' event Alejandro Jesus Gomes Rodriguez / Afonso Moreira
event 84' Kiril Despodov / Barcellos Freda Taison
87' event Adil Hamdani / Mathys de Carvalho
event 77' Giorgos Giakoumakis
83' event Adam Karabec
event 66' Souahilo Meite
80' event Remi Himbert Penalty awarded
event 41' Giannis Konstantelias
69' event Abner Vinicius Da Silva Santos / Ruben Kluivert
event 36' Giannis Konstantelias
69' event Tiago Gonçalves / Khalis Merah
event 20' Giorgos Giakoumakis
55' event Khalis Merah
46' event Tanner Tessmann / Tyler Morton
45+1' event Tyler Morton
34' event Remi Himbert
Lyon Lyon
Substitutions
#6 Tanner Tessmann
#16 Abner Vinicius Da Silva Santos
#32 Alejandro Jesus Gomes Rodriguez
#84 Adil Hamdani
#46 Tiago Gonçalves
#1 Dominik Greif
#50 Lassine Diarra
#29 Enzo Molebe
#67 Prince Mbatshi Mukuba
Lyon Lyon PAOK Saloniki PAOK Saloniki
19Shots5
8Shots on Goal3
15Fouls12
3Corner Kick2
11Free kick15
4Offside2
1Yellow card3
0Red card1
4Aerial1
1Save4
11Successful Tackles4
10Interceptions12
23Long pass15
3Assist0
3Successful center3
9Shots off goal1
1Hit The Post0
4Head Success12
2Blocked1
11Tackle3
5Dribbles7
10Throw-in14
554Passes336
111Attacks62
51Dangerous attacks25
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
5BigChances1
2BigChancesMissed0
13ShotsInsideBox3
6ShotsOutsideBox2
39DuelsWon44
2.37ExpectedGoals0.65
1.34xGOpenPlay0.09
1.58xGNonPenalty0.65
2.7xGOT0.67
34Touches In Opposition Box18
14AccurateCrosses8
35GroundDuelsWon32
4AerialDuelsWon12
8Clearances13
PAOK Saloniki PAOK Saloniki
Substitutions
#77 Kiril Despodov
#2 Mohamed Mady Camara
#56 Anestis Mythou
#6 Dejan Lovren
#1 Jiri Pavlenka
#10 Dimitrios Pelkas
#4 Alessandro Vogliacco
#22 Alessandro Bianco
#9 Fedor Chalov
#23 Joan Sastri
#32 Greg Taylor
#52 Chatsidis
Commentary
90+3' Goal! Alejandro Jesus Gomes Rodriguez - Lyon
90+1' PAOK Saloniki — substitution: Mohamed Mady Camara / Magomed Ozdoev
88' Goal! Adam Karabec - Lyon
87' Lyon — substitution: Alejandro Jesus Gomes Rodriguez / Afonso Moreira
87' Lyon — substitution: Adil Hamdani / Mathys de Carvalho
87' PAOK Saloniki — substitution: Anestis Mythou / Giorgos Giakoumakis
84' PAOK Saloniki — substitution: Kiril Despodov / Barcellos Freda Taison
83' Penalty missed! Adam Karabec - Lyon
80' VAR review - Lyon
77' Giorgos Giakoumakis - PAOK Saloniki receive a yellow card
69' Lyon — substitution: Abner Vinicius Da Silva Santos / Ruben Kluivert
69' Lyon — substitution: Tiago Gonçalves / Khalis Merah
66' Goal! Souahilo Meite - PAOK Saloniki
55' Goal! Khalis Merah - Lyon
46' Lyon — substitution: Tanner Tessmann / Tyler Morton
45+1' Tyler Morton - Lyon receive a yellow card
41' Giannis Konstantelias - PAOK Saloniki receive second yellow card
36' Giannis Konstantelias - PAOK Saloniki receive a yellow card
34' Goal! Remi Himbert - Lyon
20' Goal! Giorgos Giakoumakis - PAOK Saloniki

How We Build the Lyon vs PAOK Saloniki Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lyon vs PAOK Saloniki on 29 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lyon vs PAOK Saloniki Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lyon's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against PAOK Saloniki's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Lyon and PAOK Saloniki sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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