Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Europa League 2026-27
The Queens have never scored a goal against the Eagles!
Athletic Club Omonia Nicosia are all set to battle it out against SL Benfica for their third league phase fixture of the UEFA Europa League 2026-27 campaign. The GSP Stadium will witness this interesting outing between the two clubs.
The Cypriot First Division side are off to a positive start in their European competition. They have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches and will be eager to extend their winning run. Omonia Nicosia took down the LaLiga side Celta Vigo and then bagged a dominant 3-0 victory against NK Celje.
Henning Berg’s men will be at home for their upcoming contest and will be full of confidence due to their current run of form.
On the other hand, the Eagles have also been performing well in the UEFA Europa League. In their opening game of the tournament, they took down AC Milan easily and secured a dominating victory against Celtic FC. The Marco Silva-led side will be looking for yet another win.
Being the visiting team is not going to be a big issue for the Portuguese club. SL Benfica will be keen to establish control from the start.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
- Stadium: GSP Stadium
- Date: Friday, October 23
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 am IST (Thursday, Oct 22; 07:00 pm GMT/ 03:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Omonia: W-W-W-W-D
Benfica: W-W-L-W-W
Players to Watch
Ewandro (Omonia FC)
The 30-year-old Brazilian winger will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Omonia Nicosia. He is all set to be deployed on the right wing and will keep the opposition’s defence on the edge. Ewandro can score goals and is also capable of coming up with crucial plays for his teammates.
Jhon Duran (Benfica)
Jhon Duran was the star of the show for Benfica in their 4-1 victory against Celtic FC. He scored a sensational brace and was an absolute engine in the final third for his side. The 22-year-old Colombian forward will be once again looking to step up his game.
Match Facts
- Omonia Nicosia are unbeaten in their last five fixtures.
- Benfica are on a two-match winning streak.
- The Eagles have won both of their last two games against the Queens.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Benfica to win @2/5 William Hill
- Jhon Duran to score @11/10 Betfair
- Goals over 3.5 @29/20 William Hill
Injury and Team News
Carol Eiting and Fotis Kitsos are not going to be in action for Omonia FC. They are injured.
Benfica will miss out on the services of Daniel Banjaqui, Jakub Kaminski and Enzo Barrenechea due to their injuries.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 2
Omonia FC (wins): 0
Benfica (wins): 2
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Omonia Nicosia predicted XI (4-3-3)
Fabiano (GK); Duverne, Coulibaly, Satka, Balkovec; Andreou, Tankovic, Maric; Ewandro. Diony, Montnor
Benfica predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Turbin (GK); Bah, Araujo, Lenglet, Dahlo; Arsnes, Palhinha; Lukbakio, Sudakov, Prestianni; Duran
Match Prediction
Even though Omonia Nicosia will be at home, they are going to face tough competition. Benfica with superior squad quality, are going to be full of confidence despite being away.
The Eagles are likely to secure a win in their upcoming Europa League clash.
Prediction: Omonia Nicosia 1-3 Benfica
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: TNT Sports
Cyprus: CyBC, CYTA
Portugal: Sport TV, DAZN
USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN
When and where is Omonia vs Benfica Europa League match?
These sides are going to clash at GSP Stadium on October 22.
Where and how to watch Europa League live in India?
Fans will be able to view all the games live via Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
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