Europa League· League Stage - 3· GSP Stadium
Omonia Nicosia
Benfica22 Oct
Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 22 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.76
Expected goals
1.2 - 1.7
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More Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Benfica +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Benfica or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Omonia Nicosia +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XOmonia Nicosia or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 55% | 1.80 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| 2Benfica to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.03 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Benfica -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1Omonia Nicosia to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Omonia Nicosia -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.45 | - |
Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica preview & analysis
Match preview
Omonia Nicosia host Benfica in the Europa League (League Stage - 3) at GSP Stadium on Thursday, 22 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Omonia Nicosia arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 1. Most recently they beat Celje 3-0 away. They're 6th in the table with 6 points from 2 games. Benfica arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Celtic 4-1 at home. They're 3rd in the table with 6 points from 2 games.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Benfica narrow favourites: Omonia Nicosia 23%, draw 38%, Benfica 39%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.2 - 1.7 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 57% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 57% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Omonia Nicosia 1-2 Benfica.
Recent form
Omonia Nicosia- 15 OctACelje3-0
- 9 OctAKarmiotissa3-0
- 20 SeptHKrasava Ypsonas4-1
- 16 SeptHCelta Vigo1-0
- 12 SeptHApollon Limassol0-0
Benfica- 15 OctHCeltic4-1
- 11 OctHVitória SC2-0
- 20 SeptAFC Porto1-3
- 16 SeptAAC Milan2-0
- 13 SeptHGIL Vicente3-1
Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juventus | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| 3 | Benfica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 4 |  Beşiktaş | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 5 |  Bournemouth | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 6 | Omonia Nicosia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 7 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 8 |  Lyon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica: FAQ
What is the Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Omonia Nicosia 1-2 Benfica.
Who is the favourite to win Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica?
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Benfica are favourites. Our model gives Omonia Nicosia a 23% chance of winning, Benfica 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica?
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We rate both teams to score at 57%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica kick off?
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Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at GSP Stadium, Nicosia.
