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by Thobelani Moyo | in Europa League Predictions
Salzburg are set to travel to the Parc Olympique Lyonnais to lock horns with Lyon on matchday two of the UEFA Europa League. Here's our match prediction.
Lyon started their UEFA Europa League campaign with a win against Netherlands FC Utrecht. Tanner Tessmann's effort in the 75th minute saw them secure a narrow 1-0 away victory.
Paulo Fonseca's charges have now suffered just two defeats in their last 33 Europa League group/league phase outings. They also aim to make it two wins in a row.
Les Gones enter this clash high in spirits. Their recent match was against Lille over the weekend, and they secured a 1-0 away league victory. This marked their sixth win in seven games.
Salzburg is nursing frustration after failing to come away with a favorable outcome in their opening match of the UEFA Europa League. Drawn against FC Porto, the hosts conceded a second-half stoppage-time goal to suffer a narrow 1-0 home defeat.
That result extended their winless run across all competitions to four matches (D1, L3). However, they managed to stop the rot last time out against Tirol in the Austrian Bundesliga. Their converted chances in each half saw them secure a 2-1 away victory.
Die Roten Bullen need a win to boost their confidence. So far, they are winless in their last four European competitions, including three consecutive defeats.
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The Best Betting Odds for Lyon v Salzburg Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.73 | 4.1 | 4.33 |
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1.7 | 4 | 4.6 |
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1.7 | 4 | 4.4 |
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1.73 | 4 | 4.2 |
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1.66 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Lyon and Salzburg?
Our prediction for the Lyon vs Salzburg match is: Lyon to win and under 3.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 02/10/2025 between Lyon and Salzburg in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 59.75% for a win of Lyon against Salzburg with odds of 1.73 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Lyon vs Salzburg is 17.9% with odds of 4.2 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 22.35% chance ⭐ for a win of Salzburg vs Lyon with odds of 4.75 at Bwin.
Lyon - Salzburg Prediction and Best Odds:
| Lyon Salzburg Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon wins | 59.75% | 1.73 at Bet365 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 60.64% | 1.78 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 54.76% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Lyon | 31.68% | 5 at Betfair |
Lyon vs Salzburg Form
Lyon and Salzburg's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7
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9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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28
|
3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -2 |
Lyon and Salzburg Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sept 2025 - Ligue 1
25 Sept 2025 - Europa League
19 Sept 2025 - Ligue 1
14 Sept 2025 - Ligue 1
31 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
23 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Sept 2025 - Ligue 1
31 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
23 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
23 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sept 2025 - Ligue 1
25 Sept 2025 - Europa League
14 Sept 2025 - Ligue 1
16 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sept 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
25 Sept 2025 - Europa League
20 Sept 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
13 Sept 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
30 Aug 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
27 Aug 2025 - ÖFB Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Sept 2025 - Europa League
20 Sept 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
30 Aug 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
23 Aug 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
9 Aug 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
6 Aug 2025 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sept 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
13 Sept 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
27 Aug 2025 - ÖFB Cup
16 Aug 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
2 Aug 2025 - Austrian Bundesliga
Lyon against Salzburg Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Missing players
R. Descamps
DefenderA. Vinicius
MidfielderO. Mangala
E. Nuamah
Most goals and assists
Lyon
Salzburg
C. Tolisso
(4 Goals)
, 
P. Sulc
(4 Goals)
P. Ratkov
(7 Goals)
, 
Y. Vertessen
(7 Goals)
A. Karabec
(3 Assists)
M. Kjaergaard
(4 Assists)
Lyon - Salzburg Key Points
- Lyon have won six of their last seven matches across all competitions.
- Salzburg have lost three of their last four matches across all competitions.
- Lyon are currently on a three-match winning streak at home.
- Salzburg have seen each of their last three matches across all competitions end with under 3.5 goals.
- Lyon have kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven matches across all competitions.
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Our Lyon vs Salzburg Prediction
Lyon are determined to make it four wins in a row and preserve a clean sheet for the fourth consecutive time. They have won each of their last three matches by a scoreline, indicating that this could turn out to be a low-scoring affair.
Salzburg created a decent number of shots on target in their last outing against FC Porto in the UEFA Europa League opener. Their profligacy in the final third turned out to be their demise, and that's something we expect to see once again here. Our Lyon vs Salzburg prediction: Lyon to win and under 3.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Lyon Salzburg
| Lyon vs Salzburg | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon wins | 1.53 | 1.73 | +13.1% |
| Draw | 4.2 | 4.1 | -2.4% |
| Salzburg wins | 5.75 | 4.33 | -24.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Lyon is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 13.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 65.4% and is now 57.8% (-7.6%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
