Match Overview: Lyon vs Salzburg

The UEFA 2025/26 second-round match between Lyon (France) and Salzburg (Austria) is scheduled for October 2nd at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. This preview provides an in-depth prediction, betting odds, and key statistics for the Lyon vs. Salzburg encounter.

Lyon’s Recent Performance

In their opening fixture, Lyon secured a narrow 1-0 away victory against Utrecht, with the decisive goal coming in the 75th minute. This win marked Lyon’s first in three tournament appearances and extended their scoring streak to six consecutive matches. Notably, the French side has suffered only one defeat in their last ten games, alongside five wins and four draws.

• At least two goals were scored in five of Lyon’s last six matches.
• Lyon holds an unbeaten home record of four games in this European competition (two wins, two draws).
• The French club conceded goals in nine of their last twelve fixtures.

Lyon’s Provisional Starting XI (4-2-3-1)*

Dominik Greif – Ruben Kluivert, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico – Mathis de Carvalho, Tyler Morton – Adam Karabec, Malick Fofana, Pavel Schulz – Martin Satriano.The suspension of key midfielder Corentin Tolisso has concluded. However, goalkeeper Remy Deschamps, defender Abner, midfielder Orel Mangala, and forward Ernest Nuamah will be unavailable due to injuries.

Salzburg’s Recent Performance

Last week, Salzburg suffered a heartbreaking 0-1 home defeat to Porto in the . The match seemed destined for a goalless draw until Salzburg conceded in the 93rd minute, leaving them with no points. This loss marks their fourth defeat in their last five outings. Over their past seven European fixtures, the Austrian club has managed only one win, one draw, and five losses.

• Salzburg conceded in eight of their last nine matches.
• The club’s uncompromising streak in this tournament extends to five games (one win, four losses).
• At least two goals were scored in eleven of the team’s last twelve games.

Salzburg’s Provisional Starting XI (4-4-2)*

Alexander Schlager – Stefan Lainer, Kouakou Gadou, Jakob Rasmussen, Aleksa Terzic – Mads Bidstrup, Soumaila Diabate, Moussa Yeo, Kerim-Sam Alaibegovic – Edmund Baidoo, Petar Ratkov.Midfielder Clement Bischoff has completed his suspension. However, forward Karim Konate is sidelined due to injury.

Match Prediction: Lyon vs. Salzburg

Lyon has extended their scoring run in the to six matches, notably scoring at least two goals in four of their last five tournament appearances. With home crowd support, the French side consistently aims to display their highest level of performance, particularly in attack. The team has scored two or more goals in 14 of their last 20 home fixtures.Salzburg frequently struggles with defensive balance, leading to consistent errors at the back. Furthermore, the club often falters under pressure early in matches, resulting in them conceding two or more goals in five of their last seven games. Away from home, Salzburg finds it even harder to maintain defensive solidity, having conceded at least two goals in their last five away fixtures in the .My prediction is Lyon Individual Total Over 1.5 goals with odds of 1.57.Author: Nikita Kudryavtsev* The provisional starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.