Europa LeagueThu 22 Oct, 22:00 EATGSP Stadium

Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica prediction

Omonia NicosiaHome18%to win
0.81 : 1.61expected goalsDraw 26%
BenficaAway56%to win
Shujaa safe tipBenfica or Draw1.27

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip79%
Benfica or DrawMost likely to win
Fair 1.272 units
Bold tip34%
Benfica to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.981 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica is Benfica to win, with a 56% chance. The most likely score is 0-1. Our best bet is Benfica or Draw at 1.27.

Omonia recent form+3%Benfica recent form+4%Omonia rest between games-3%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Omonia NicosiaWLLLW
  • Wv Celta Vigo1-0
  • Lat Rijeka1-3
  • Lv Rijeka0-1
  • Lv Raków Czestochowa0-1
  • Wat Rapid Vienna1-0
BenficaLWWWW
  • Lat FC Porto1-3
  • Wat AC Milan2-0
  • Wv Gil Vicente3-1
  • Wat Moreirense4-0
  • Wat Maritimo3-0

In numbers, Omonia red and Benfica green

1.2Points per game2.2
0.8Goals scored per game2.5
0.9Goals conceded per game1.1
33%Clean sheets30%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
OmoniaBenfica
9Games played20
3Wins13
2Draws5
4Losses2
7Goals scored50
8Goals conceded21
0.8Scored per game2.5
0.9Conceded per game1.1
2W 0D 3LHome record5W 3D 0L
1W 2D 1LAway record8W 2D 2L
33%Clean sheets30%
33%Both teams scored70%
11%Over 2.5 goals85%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Europa League
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
15. Omonia Nicosia1100+133.00
7. Benfica1100+233.00

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Europa League table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Omonia Nicosia
  • Jure Balkovec
    Jure BalkovecTop scorer · D
    1 goals
  • Fabiano
    FabianoKeeper · G
    4 saves
Benfica
  • Dodi Lukébakio
    Dodi LukébakioTop scorer · F
    1 goals
  • Souffian El Karouani
    Souffian El KarouaniMost assists · D
    1 assists
  • Anatoliy Trubin
    Anatoliy TrubinKeeper · G
    4 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals70%1.42
Over 2.5 goals44%2.29
Over 3.5 goals23%4.43
Both teams to score45%2.21
Omonia or draw44%2.26
Benfica or draw82%1.22
Omonia win and over 2.59%11.54
Benfica win and over 2.531%3.27

Most likely scores

0-113.6%
1-112.3%
0-211.5%
0-09.6%
1-29.3%

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Where to bet on Omonia v Benfica

Our top pick is Benfica or Draw. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica: Benfica are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Omonia Nicosia 18%, the draw 26% and Benfica 56%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Omonia Nicosia took 6 points from their last 5 games and Benfica took 12 from 5. Benfica come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Omonia Nicosia won 2 of their last 5 games at home. Benfica won 8 of their last 12 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Omonia Nicosia score 0.8 goals a game and let in 0.9. Benfica score 2.5 and let in 1.1. Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 of Omonia Nicosia games and 17 of Benfica games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Benfica or Draw has a 79% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Omonia Nicosia form

Omonia Nicosia have 3 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in their last 9 games, with 7 goals scored and 8 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, W, newest first.

Benfica form

Benfica have 13 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in their last 20 games, with 50 goals scored and 21 conceded. Away from home they have 8 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, W, newest first.

Our call

We expect Omonia Nicosia to score about 0.8 goals and Benfica about 1.6. That points to Benfica to win, with 0-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Benfica or Draw at 1.27. Our bold bet is Benfica to win and Over 2.5 at 2.98.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica?

Our prediction for Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica is Benfica to win, with a 56% chance. The most likely score is 0-1. Our best bet is Benfica or Draw at 1.27.

What is the score prediction for Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica?

0-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-1 and 0-2. We expect Omonia Nicosia to score 0.8 goals and Benfica 1.6.

Will both teams score in Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica?

Both teams to score has a 45% chance. Both sides scored in 3 of Omonia Nicosia last 9 games and 14 of Benfica last 20.

How are Omonia Nicosia playing?

Omonia Nicosia have 3 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in their last 9 games, with 7 goals scored and 8 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from 5. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, W, newest first.

How are Benfica playing?

Benfica have 13 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in their last 20 games, with 50 goals scored and 21 conceded. Away from home they have 8 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, W, newest first.

What is the best bet for Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica?

Benfica or Draw at 1.27, with a 79% chance.

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