Omonia Nicosia – SL Benfica FC Preview – Can Omonia upset the odds?
Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica betting tips start with a simple observation: both sides arrive from the same Europa League matchday in a good mood. Omonia won 3-0 away at Celje on 15 October. Benfica went to Celtic the same day and won 4-1. The two meet on 22 October, kick-off 19:00 GMT, and Benfica are firm favourites despite the confidence in the home camp.
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Omonia deserve respect. They have won their last two in Europe, including a 1-0 home win over Celta Vigo in September, and the Celje win was built on a lively front line of Loïs Diony, Ewandro and Jaden Montnor. Tankovic and Senou Coulibaly also scored. This is a side that finds the net.
Benfica are simply further up the ladder. Marco Silva’s team beat Celtic through two Jhon Durán goals, one from Alexander Bah and a late Vangelis Pavlidis strike. They beat AC Milan 2-0 at home in September, and they sit second in the Portuguese league.
The one blemish in recent weeks was a defeat at Porto. Bah is reported to have a shoulder injury, and Jakub Kamiński is doubtful with a muscle problem, so check the team news before kick-off.
Omonia Nicosia – SL Benfica FC Betting Tips
Betting Tip: SL Benfica FC -1.5 on the handicap
- SL Benfica FC have won four of their last five matches
Benfica scored four at Celtic and have won four of their last five. Omonia will go forward at home, and that leaves space for Durán and Pavlidis to run into. A two-goal margin is a big ask, but this is the kind of game where a strong side can stretch away once the hosts open up. Back Benfica to win by at least two.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- SL Benfica FC have seen three or more goals in three of their last five matches
- SL Benfica FC have scored 12 goals in their last five matches
Three of Benfica’s last five games had three or more goals, and Omonia’s recent matches have not been dull either: a 4-2 win in August, then that 3-0 at Celje. Benfica attack freely and Omonia do not look like a team that will sit in a shell. Expect a loose, open game with goals at both ends.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
- SL Benfica FC have scored in each of their last five matches
- Omonia Nicosia have scored in four of their last five matches
- SL Benfica FC have conceded in three of their last five matches
Omonia scored in four of their last five, and Benfica conceded in three of theirs. Even if the visitors take control, the Cypriot side have enough in attack to find one. That is why we pair this with the handicap: a 3-1 or 4-1 Benfica win would land all three bets.
Once you have decided which of these you like, check the latest match odds and build your selections on the sportsbook.
What to expect
Omonia will have home support behind them and some belief after Celje, so the opening spell should be lively. Benfica have the sharper finishers and the deeper squad, and over ninety minutes that should tell. Our read: a Benfica win with goals for both sides.
If you want more Europa League reading, our preview of Omonia’s win at Celje and the Benfica v Celtic betting tips cover both teams’ previous outings.
Quick answers
When does Omonia vs Benfica kick off?
Thursday 22 October 2026, 19:00 GMT.
Who is the favourite?
Benfica are firm favourites, with the stronger squad and the better recent scoring record.
What is our main tip?
Benfica -1.5 on the handicap, backed up by over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
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