Our Predictions
Lille are strong at home, ranked 6th, and face a PAOK team that sits 22nd. Lille’s injuries do matter, but their squad depth, home support, and the bookmakers’ strong odds (1.66 for home win) make them clear favorites. PAOK’s away record is shaky, giving Lille an edge.
PAOK may struggle overall, but they find the net in away games, while Lille’s attacking focus leaves gaps at the back. With Lille’s key absences in midfield and PAOK’s set-piece danger, 1.74 odds for both teams scoring offers good value.
Expect an open match with both attacks pushing for points in the group. Lille score often and have defensive holes due to injuries. Odds for over 2.5 goals (1.78) reflect the high possibility of an attacking contest with all squads pushing for group stage survival.
Lille vs PAOK Prediction & Preview – Europa League Showdown at Decathlon Arena
Welcome to Extratips, your home for smart football insights! On October 23rd, Lille take on PAOK at the Decathlon Arena in the Europa League’s League Phase. Lille sit at 6th place while PAOK are down in 22nd, making this a crucial clash for both teams’ European ambitions. Home win odds are at 1.66, draw at 3.96, and away win a distant 5.64, showing Lille’s clear status as favorites. Lille will miss key players like Ethan Mbappé and Tiago Santos due to injury, while PAOK's Camara is out too. In their last five meetings, Lille hold the edge with tighter games but more wins overall. At home, Lille have been strong, with three wins and a draw in their last five, while PAOK have struggled away with just one win and two losses. Lille’s strengths include quick transitions and strong attack, but injuries hurting their midfield is a weakness. PAOK can surprise with set pieces but often start slow. Watch for Lille to try to dominate early and for PAOK to counter. Storylines include Lille’s push for a top group finish, PAOK’s underdog fight, and both squads’ depth being tested by injuries. Expect an open match with chances both ways, but Lille’s home edge may prove decisive.