Omonia Nicosia host Benfica on Thursday, 22 October, in the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 UK time at GSP Stadium in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Both sides have won their opening two league-phase matches. Benfica followed a 2-0 away victory over AC Milan with a 4-1 thrashing of Celtic, while Omonia defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 before beating Celje 3-0 away from home.

Keep reading for our sports betting tips and detailed analysis for this Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica prediction.

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Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica - Head-to-head record

Omonia and Benfica have met only twice. Benfica won both matches between the clubs during the 1981 European Cup campaign.

The teams meet again with both having won their opening two Europa League league-phase fixtures. Omonia have impressed with their defensive organisation, while Benfica have demonstrated their attacking quality with victories over AC Milan and Celtic.

Although the historical record favours Benfica, Omonia’s recent home form suggests the hosts should not be underestimated.

Head-to-head

Omonia Nicosia - Looking strong at home

Let’s delve into Omonia Nicosia’s current situation ahead of their clash with Benfica. We will now analyse recent form and the probable Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica line-ups to see how they might shape up for this important European night.

Recent form

Omonia head into this fixture unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions, having recorded five wins and two draws during that run. Their latest outing saw them recover from two goals down to draw 2-2 with city rivals Olympiacos Nicosia.

Henning Berg’s side have also started their Europa League campaign impressively. A 1-0 home victory over Celta Vigo was followed by a convincing 3-0 win away to Celje, leaving them level on six points with Benfica after two rounds.

Their home record is particularly encouraging. Omonia have won 15 of their last 20 European home matches, drawing one and losing four, while keeping 11 clean sheets in that period. They have also avoided defeat in their last 15 matches at GSP Stadium across all competitions.

The hosts have no new injury concerns, although Carel Eiting remains sidelined with a serious knee injury and Fotis Kitsos is nearing a return from a cruciate ligament injury. Lois Diony is expected to lead the attack after scoring the equaliser against Olympiacos Nicosia, ending a six-match scoring drought.

Results of the last five matches

Probable line-up for Omonia Nicosia

Fabiano; Jean-Kévin Duverne, S. Coulibaly, Ľ. Šatka, J. Balkovec; P. Andreou, Mateo Marić, Muamer Tankovic; Ewandro, Loïc Diony, J. Montnor.

Benfica - Riding a wave of victories

Let’s take a look at Benfica’s situation. We will analyse the team’s impressive momentum, their recent performances, and standout players for the trip to Cyprus.

Recent form

Benfica travel to Cyprus in outstanding form, having won 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions. They have also won each of their last four continental matches, scoring at least twice in every game.

The Portuguese side began their Europa League league-phase campaign with a 2-0 victory away to AC Milan before beating Celtic 4-1 at home. Jhon Durán scored twice in the latter match, with Alexander Bah and Vangelis Pavlidis also finding the net.

Benfica’s attacking performances have made them one of the teams to watch in the competition. They will be keen to maintain their perfect start against an Omonia side that has conceded no goals in its opening two league-phase fixtures.

The visitors have some fitness concerns despite their strong overall squad. Jakob Kaminski is recovering from a thigh injury, Enzo Barrenechea is sidelined following meniscus surgery, and right-back Daniel Banjaqui is a doubt with a muscle injury.

Results of the last five matches

Probable line-up for Benfica

Anatolii Trubin; Alexander Bah, Tomás Araújo, Clément Lenglet, Daniel Banjaqui; João Palhinha, Fredrik Aursnes; Gianluca Prestianni, Heorhii Sudakov, Andreas Schjelderup; Jhon Durán.

Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica - Stats

• Benfica’s UEFA Europa League matches average 4.0 total goals this season.
• Omonia Nicosia conceded only two goals in three European home matches, showing defensive strength.
• Benfica are in formidable form, winning 15 of their last 21 games across all competitions.
• Omonia Nicosia lost just three of their last 21 fixtures.
• Omonia’s main creator, Ewandro, has 3 assists in 6 matches.
• Benfica’s Jhon Durán has scored two goals in the competition.

Predictions for Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica - Over 2.5 Goals

Benfica arrives in Cyprus with a high-powered attack, having scored 25 goals in eight Europa League games this season. Their impressive recent form makes them the clear favourites to win the match.

Omonia Nicosia has a solid defensive record at home in Europe, but they face a tough challenge against the visitors’ firepower. An early goal could set the tone, making over 0.5 goals in the first half a real possibility.

Given Benfica’s attacking prowess and the general trend of their European matches this season, our main prediction is for a game with plenty of action. We anticipate that the match will finish with over 2.5 goals.

The odds mentioned were collected at the time of writing this prediction and are subject to change. Always check the bookmaker’s site for up-to-date information.

Best markets to bet on Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica

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🔥 Double Chance & Total Goals: 12 & Over 2.5 - 1.63 at 10bet

🔥 Asian Handicap: Benfica -1.5 - 1.82 at BetMGM

The visitors’ offensive power suggests they could win comfortably. Therefore, bets on Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica for the Portuguese team to win by a margin of two or more goals offer value.

Where to watch Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica?

For those wondering where to watch Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica, here are the broadcast details:

• TV: TNT Sports 6
• Streaming: HBO Max

Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica - Match details

Check out the match details:

• Match: Omonia Nicosia vs. Benfica
• Competition: UEFA Europa League 2026/27
• Date: 22/10/2026
• Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
• Venue: GSP Stadium, Nicosia

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