Lyon vs Salzburg prediction
The Europa League fixture between Olympique Lyon and Red Bull Salzburg is scheduled for Thursday, 02.10.2025 at 22:00 local time. The Groupama Stadium will host this Group phase (Ligaphase 2) encounter, in which Lyon seek to consolidate an encouraging start to their European campaign while Salzburg aim to recover from an opening setback. This preview sets out the key facts, team news, recent form and a series of formally reasoned betting predictions for the match.
Match details
Competition: Europa League Date and kick-off: Thursday, 02.10.2025, 22:00 Stadium: Groupama Stadium Ligaphase: 2
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Our Betting Predictions for the Match Lyon vs Salzburg
Main Prediction — Both teams score? Yes
Our first betting tip: Both teams to score — Yes. Although Lyon have started with a narrow goals tally in the group (1:0), their overall form suggests they are capable of creating attacking opportunities. Salzburg, managed by Thomas Letsch, have scored in recent fixtures and retain attacking quality that can breach opposition defenses even when results have been mixed. The combination of Lyon’s offensive thrust under Fonseca and Salzburg’s propensity to find the net leads us to expect goals at both ends of the pitch. This market also reflects the realistic possibility that Salzburg will respond aggressively after their opening defeat, increasing the chance of both sides scoring. The best quoted odds for Both Teams to Score — Yes in the provided data are 1.78 (betway).
Betting prediction 2 — Home win
Our second betting prediction is a home win for Olympique Lyon (Tip 1). Lyon occupy a stronger position in the group standings with 3 points and a victory already recorded (1–0), whereas Red Bull Salzburg remain on 0 points following a defeat in their opening group match. Lyon’s domestic form is superior at present: in their last five matches across all competitions they have secured four wins and suffered one defeat, which indicates a consistent competitive level under the direction of coach Paulo Fonseca. By contrast, Salzburg’s recent sequence shows instability and a susceptibility to conceding results. Given Lyon’s home advantage at the Groupama Stadium and the relative momentum shown by Paulo Fonseca’s side, a 1X2 preference for the home team is the logical primary selection. Best available odds for the 1 (home win) market in the supplied data are 1.56 (Paripesa).
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Betting Prediction 3 — Correct score: 2:1
Our fourth and final specific betting forecast is a correct score prediction of 2:1 in favour of Olympique Lyon. This outcome synthesises our expectation of a Lyon victory with the likelihood that Salzburg will still manage to score at least once, as per the second tip. A 2:1 scoreline reflects a competitive contest in which Lyon’s marginal superiority and home advantage yield a narrow victory while Salzburg’s attacking responses prevent a clean sheet. Correct-score markets are inherently speculative and offer higher returns for accuracy; the provided data does not supply a best-odds figure for the 2:1 selection.
Statistics for Olympique Lyon vs Red Bull Salzburg
Olympique Lyon team news!
Olympique Lyon come into this fixture with three points in the group table and a positive start to their Europa League campaign. The club have registered 1 win, no draws and no defeats in the group so far, and have scored one goal while conceding none (goals 1:0). Their home record in the competition is currently listed as 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats (no completed home matches yet in the group phase). Coach Paulo Fonseca has guided Lyon to a strong recent sequence in all competitions: four wins and one defeat in the last five matches, indicating good form and confidence among the squad. Lyon’s balance between defensive organisation and attacking intent has been a feature under Fonseca, and that balance will be decisive in this fixture.
Red Bull Salzburg team news!
Red Bull Salzburg arrive with no points in the group and a single defeat (goals 0:1) from the opening phase of the Europa League group. Their away record in the group is showing no completed results yet. Thomas Letsch’s Salzburg have struggled for consistency recently: in their last five outings across competitions they have managed one win, one draw and suffered three defeats. That sequence points to fragile form and possible tactical or personnel issues which need rectifying. Nevertheless, Salzburg possess attacking quality and tactical flexibility under Letsch that could pose problems for Lyon if they recover their best levels.
H2H statistics
There are no recorded head-to-head meetings between Olympique Lyon and Red Bull Salzburg in the supplied data. Head-to-head history therefore provides no direct guidance for this particular match, and assessment must rely on recent form, squad characteristics and tactical profiles.
Last results Olympique Lyon
In their last five matches across all competitions, Olympique Lyon have achieved four wins and suffered one defeat; there were no draws in that period. Their current form can be characterised as strong and improving, with the team demonstrating competitive consistency and the capacity to secure positive outcomes away from home as well as domestically. This positive sequence contributes to Lyon being viewed as the favourites for the forthcoming fixture.
Last results Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg’s last five matches have resulted in one win, one draw and three defeats. The recent form-line displays a degree of vulnerability and inconsistency. Salzburg must address their defensive lapses and re-establish attacking fluency to avoid further negative results in Europe, especially when travelling to a technically well-organised opponent like Lyon.
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Conclusion
Taking into account current form, squad stability under the respective coaches, and the context of early Europa League group matches, Olympique Lyon enter this fixture as the clear favourites. Paulo Fonseca’s side combine momentum and home advantage that make a victory the most probable outcome. Our main forecast is therefore a home win for Olympique Lyon, complemented by expectations that both teams will score and that the match will produce under 2.5 goals, with a plausible correct-score of 2:1 in favour of Lyon. Bettors should note the best available odds from the supplied information: 1.56 for a Lyon victory (1) and 1.78 for Both Teams to Score — Yes. As always, stake responsibly and consider team news and late developments (injuries, suspensions or tactical announcements) before placing wagers.
