Our Lille vs PAOK Salonika Prediction: 2-1
Lille vs PAOK Salonika in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday October 23, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Lille vs PAOK Salonika prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lille's Last Match – Nantes vs Lille
Lille will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 France Ligue 1 victory over Nantes, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Lille controlled 63% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nantes | 37% | 4 (2) | 0.5 | 38 |
 Lille | 63% | 12 (5) | 2.78 | 56 |
PAOK Salonika's Last Match – AEK Athens vs PAOK Salonika
Determined to maintain their recent success, PAOK Salonika must win following their 2-0 Greece Super League 1 victory against AEK Athens on October 19. In that match, PAOK Salonika had 57% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AEK Athens | 43% | 7 (5) | 1.33 | 31 |
 PAOK Salonika | 57% | 7 (5) | 1.79 | 45 |
Lille vs PAOK Salonika Stats
Key Stats
| Lille | PAOK Salonika | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lille are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while PAOK Salonika average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.