Omonia vs Benfica Prediction | Europa League

Our Omonia vs Benfica prediction expects a Benfica win in Nicosia, although the hosts are a tough opponent. The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC (21:00 CEST) on Thursday 22 October 2026 at the Neo GSP Stadium, on Matchday 3 of the Europa League. Moreover, both teams have a perfect six points from two games. As a result, the winner will be among the early leaders in the table.

Omonia vs Benfica Prediction: Match Preview

Omonia have started Europe very well. They beat Celta Vigo 1-0 at home and then won 3-0 at Celje last Thursday, so they have not conceded a goal in two games. In the Cypriot league they also won 3-0 at Karmiotissa on 9 October. Therefore, they come into this game with confidence, and they have conceded only three goals in their last eight games.

Benfica, on the other hand, have been even more productive. They won 2-0 at Milan in their opener and then beat Celtic 4-1 at home last Thursday. In their last eight games they have won seven and scored 21 goals, with the only defeat a 3-1 loss at Porto on 20 September. Still, they have conceded six goals in that run, so Omonia will hope to score.

Head-to-Head Record

We could not find a previous competitive meeting between the two clubs, so this looks like a first game between them. Therefore, recent form is the best guide for this fixture.

Key Battle: Omonia's Defence vs Benfica's Attack

Omonia have kept two clean sheets in Europe so far. Benfica, however, have scored six goals in two European games and have a lot of quality in attack. If Omonia stay compact and win their duels early, they can make the game difficult. Otherwise, Benfica's movement and passing should create enough chances.

What to Expect at the Neo GSP Stadium

Expect Omonia to start with energy, because the home crowd will be loud. Benfica will try to control the ball and move the home defence around. However, Omonia are good at counter-attacks, so the visitors cannot relax. For that reason, we expect a Benfica win, but probably by a small margin.

Team News

According to reports, Omonia are without Carel Eiting and Fotis Kitsos. Benfica are without Enzo Barrenechea, and Jakub Kamiński is listed as day to day. Therefore, check the confirmed line-ups one hour before kick-off.

Kick-off Times and How to Watch

The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC (21:00 CEST) on Thursday 22 October 2026 at the Neo GSP Stadium in Nicosia. That is 15:00 ET in Canada, 20:00 BST in the UK, 20:00 WAT in Nigeria, 21:00 SAST in South Africa, 22:00 EAT in Kenya, 00:30 (early next day) IST in India and 21:00 CEST in Norway and Sweden. Broadcast rights differ by country, so check your local broadcaster before the game.

Betting Tips

For us, a Benfica win is the strongest play, and under 3.5 goals is a good value option. Benfica have won seven of their last eight games, and Omonia have kept five clean sheets in their last eight. In addition, Omonia have scored in five of their last eight, so Benfica will not necessarily keep a clean sheet. On the other hand, Benfica's attack makes a big handicap tempting, but we keep the margin modest.

Pick

Pick: Benfica to win

Final Verdict

Overall, Benfica have more quality, but Omonia are well organised and in good form. Therefore, our Omonia vs Benfica prediction is a narrow away win. For more analysis, read our Celtic vs Celta Vigo prediction and our Besiktas vs Crystal Palace prediction, and check the latest standings on the official Europa League website.

FAQ

Who will win Omonia vs Benfica?

We expect Benfica to win narrowly, with 2-1 as our predicted score.

What time does Omonia vs Benfica kick off?

The game kicks off at 19:00 UTC (21:00 CEST) on Thursday 22 October 2026 at the Neo GSP Stadium in Nicosia.

Have Omonia and Benfica met before?

We could not find a previous competitive meeting, so this looks like their first game against each other.

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