Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica Prediction

Omonia Nicosia host Benfica on 22 October 2026 at 22:00 in the third round of the UEFA Europa League. Benfica arrive as heavy favourites after winning their first two group matches 6–1 on aggregate, including a 2–0 away victory over Milan and a 4–1 demolition of Celtic at home. Omonia have not lost in seven matches across all competitions and beat Celta Vigo 1–0 at home in their last Europa League outing, but face a step up in quality against the Portuguese champions.

Form and H2H

Benfica have scored in all ten of their most recent matches across all competitions and hit three or more goals in eight of those ten. They have not lost since a 3–1 defeat to Porto and sit third in the Europa League table with six points. Omonia won four of their last five official matches and drew one, including a 3–0 away win over Celte. In the Cypriot league, they occupy third place with 12 points from six matches. Benfica's attacking consistency and Omonia's willingness to press forward create the conditions for an open contest.

Best bet

Over 2.5. Benfica have recorded more than 2.5 goals in nine of their ten most recent home Europa League matches. In nine of ten recent Europa League games, Omonia and their opponents combined for more than 24.5 shots. Benfica average over ten shots on target per game in European competition and rarely sit deep. Omonia's defence has conceded more than one goal in only two of their last ten matches, but Benfica's attacking quality and the hosts' attacking intent should push the total past three goals. Back Over 2.5 at 1xBet at 1.57.

Odds to watch

Benfica are priced at 1.41 for the win at 1xBet, reflecting their status as clear favourites. A draw sits at 5.22, while an Omonia victory is available at 7.7. Benfica have won 69.4% of implied outcomes based on market consensus, compared to 18.4% for a draw and 12.1% for a home win. The gap between the favourites and the underdogs suggests bookmakers expect Benfica to control possession and territory throughout.