Omonia Nicosia v Benfica match analysis
This analysis was locked at kick-off on Thu 22 Oct 2026 and has not been changed since.
Pre-match analysis · as published
Written before kick-off
Benfica are clear favourites. Omonia's recent form is WWWLW and Benfica's is WWLWW. Head-to-head record and injury information are not yet available.
How the match could end · bookmaker odds before kick-off
- 11%Omonia Nicosia win
- 16%Draw
- 73%Benfica win
Bookmaker odds, margin removed · prices at Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 17:29 BST
Goals · bookmaker odds, margin removed
- Over 2.5 goals64%
- Under 2.5 goals36%
- Both teams score: yes52%
- Both teams score: no48%
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Form · newest first
Omonia NicosiaLast 5: 4 wins, no draws, 1 defeat
BenficaLast 5: 4 wins, no draws, 1 defeat
Past results
From stored results before kick-off. Each figure shows how many games it covers.
In Europe this season
Omonia Nicosia
8 games: 5 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost (90 minutes)
xG 2.44 for, 2.14 against, in 2 games with xG
- Wonat CeljeUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20263–0xG 2.12–0.97
- Wonv Celta VigoUEFA Europa League16 Sep 20261–0xG 0.32–1.17
- Wonv St. TruidenUEFA Europa League27 Aug 20264–2
- Lostat St. TruidenUEFA Europa League20 Aug 20260–1
- Wonv Lincoln Red Imps FCUEFA Europa League13 Aug 20261–0
- Drawnat Lincoln Red Imps FCUEFA Europa League6 Aug 20261–1
- Lostat Kairat AlmatyUEFA Champions League29 Jul 20260–1
- Wonv Kairat AlmatyUEFA Champions League22 Jul 20261–0
Benfica
8 games: 6 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost (90 minutes)
xG 3.86 for, 2.34 against, in 2 games with xG
- Wonv CelticUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20264–1xG 3.22–1.38
- Wonat AC MilanUEFA Europa League16 Sep 20262–0xG 0.64–0.96
- Wonat AarhusUEFA Europa League27 Aug 20263–1
- Wonv AarhusUEFA Europa League20 Aug 20263–1
- Drawnat Heart Of MidlothianUEFA Europa League13 Aug 20261–1
- Wonv Heart Of MidlothianUEFA Europa League6 Aug 20266–1
- Wonv FC ST. GallenUEFA Europa League30 Jul 20265–0
- Lostat FC ST. GallenUEFA Europa League23 Jul 20261–2
Home and away
League figures are against each club's own league opponents, so they do not compare across leagues.
Omonia NicosiaOmonia Nicosia at home
Last 5: 4 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
- WonCelta Vigo16 Sep 20261–0
- WonSt. Truiden27 Aug 20264–2
- WonLincoln Red Imps FC13 Aug 20261–0
- WonKairat AlmatyUEFA Champions League22 Jul 20261–0
- LostHNK RijekaUEFA Europa Conference League19 Feb 20260–1
BenficaBenfica away
Last 5: 4 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
- LostFC PortoPrimeira Liga20 Sep 20261–3
- WonAC Milan16 Sep 20262–0
- WonMoreirensePrimeira Liga9 Sep 20264–0
- WonMaritimoPrimeira Liga5 Sep 20263–0
- WonAarhus27 Aug 20263–1
Benfica: away games in Primeira Liga
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 27 scored, 10 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 7 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 9 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 3 of 10
Rest and schedule
Days since each team's last match and until its next one, in the competitions Ledger tracks. Friendlies are left out.
Omonia Nicosia- Last match
- 3 days before19 Oct 2026 · v Olympiakos · 1. Division
- Next match
- 9 days after31 Oct 2026 · v AEL · 1. Division
Benfica- Last match
- 7 days before15 Oct 2026 · v Celtic · UEFA Europa League
- Next match
- 7 days after29 Oct 2026 · v GIL Vicente · Taça da Liga
Injuries and suspensions
- Ruled out
- B. Akintola (Muscle Injury) · C. Eiting (Knee Injury) · F. Kitsos (Knee Injury)
- Ruled out
- D. Banjaqui (Muscle Injury) · E. Barrenechea (Injury) · J. Kaminski (Muscle Injury)
Published 22 Oct 2026, 18:58 BST · not changed since
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