Europa League · Matchday
2026-10-22 19:00:00 · 03:00 · Neo GSP (Nicosía (Levkosía))
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AI Predicted: 0-2|Actual: 1-4
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | 6.50 | 4.50 | 1.40 | -15.5% | -14.5% | -4.8% |
| Pinnacle | 7.42 | 5.03 | 1.38 | -3.5% | -4.4% | -6.2% |
| 1xbet | 7.40 | 5.07 | 1.43 | -3.8% | -3.7% | -2.8% |
| WilliamHill | 7.00 | 4.60 | 1.40 | -9.0% | -12.6% | -4.8% |
| BetfairVALUE | 8.00 | 5.00 | 1.33 | +4.0% | -5.0% | -9.6% |
| bwin | 6.75 | 5.00 | 1.42 | -12.2% | -5.0% | -3.4% |
| Ladbrokes | 6.50 | 4.80 | 1.40 | -15.5% | -8.8% | -4.8% |
| MelBet | 7.20 | 4.96 | 1.40 | -6.4% | -5.8% | -4.8% |
| Coral | 7.00 | 5.00 | 1.40 | -9.0% | -5.0% | -4.8% |
| MansionBet | 6.80 | 4.75 | 1.39 | -11.6% | -9.8% | -5.5% |
| Sbo | 6.40 | 4.34 | 1.36 | -16.8% | -17.5% | -7.5% |
| Dafabet | 7.40 | 5.00 | 1.41 | -3.8% | -5.0% | -4.1% |
| Marathonbet | 7.30 | 5.00 | 1.41 | -5.1% | -5.0% | -4.1% |
| BetVictor | 7.00 | 4.60 | 1.36 | -9.0% | -12.6% | -7.5% |
| Macauslot | 6.60 | 4.70 | 1.31 | -14.2% | -10.7% | -10.9% |
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Match Report
Omonia Nicosia 1–4 Benfica | Europa League | 22 October 2026
Result Summary
Benfica delivered a commanding Europa League performance in Nicosia, brushing aside Omonia 4–1 to claim a convincing away victory. After a brief period of parity in the second half, Marco Alexandre Saraiva Da Silva's side asserted their quality emphatically, with three goals after the 49th minute sealing the result in style.
Match Analysis
The tone was set almost immediately. Loïc Nego's own goal in the 14th minute opened the scoring under pressure, gifting Benfica an early advantage and setting Omonia on the back foot. Henning Berg's side, working with just 36% possession, found the going difficult against a Portuguese outfit that generated 141 attacks compared to Omonia's 72 — a figure that tells the story of the evening's territorial dominance.
Omonia did find a moment of genuine quality before the break. Andronikos Kakoullis headed home from a Jaden Montnor assist in the 42nd minute, drawing the hosts level and momentarily injecting belief into the crowd. It was a well-worked goal and suggested Omonia might be capable of making this a contest.
That optimism, however, lasted just seven minutes into the second half. Vangelis Pavlidis restored Benfica's lead in the 49th minute, finishing with his right foot from an Alexander Bah assist, and the dynamic shifted decisively. Benfica's statistical superiority — 23 total shots to Omonia's 7, and 10 shots on target to Omonia's 5 — reflected a side that, once in front, never truly relinquished control.
The substitutions at the 69th minute proved significant for Benfica. The introduction of Gianluca Prestianni Gross, among others, added fresh impetus in the final third. Fredrik Aursnes made it 3–1 in the 76th minute with a right-foot effort, and Prestianni Gross capped the night in the 85th minute, latching onto a Dodi Lukébakio assist to make it four. The Argentine substitute's immediate impact underlined the depth Marco Alexandre Saraiva Da Silva has at his disposal.
Benfica did accumulate four yellow cards across the second half — Tomás Lemos Araújo (62'), João Palhinha (83'), Souffian El Karouani (88'), and Prestianni Gross (90') — suggesting a degree of physicality crept into the contest as Omonia pushed forward, though no red cards were issued. Loïs Diony also picked up a late booking in stoppage time for the hosts.
Benfica's 88% successful pass rate versus Omonia's 82%, combined with 16 key passes to 6, illustrates the gulf in quality between the two sides in the creative phases.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match forecast called for a Benfica win, 0–2, assigning a 68% probability to the away victory with a confidence level of 63/100. The outcome validates the directional call — Benfica did win, and convincingly — though the final margin of 4–1 exceeded our projected scoreline. Omonia's equaliser just before half-time was perhaps the one element that complicated a straightforward narrative, but Benfica's second-half ruthlessness brought the result well in line with expectations of their superiority.
Key Takeaways
- Benfica's depth was decisive — the 69th-minute triple substitution directly influenced two of the final three goals.
- Omonia showed resilience in equalising before the break, but were ultimately overwhelmed by Benfica's volume of chances.
- Pavlidis, Aursnes, and Prestianni Gross were the standout contributors in a well-rounded away display.
- Benfica's 64% possession and 70 dangerous attacks underline why they remain a serious Europa League contender.
Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica?
PredictNext's AI model favours Benfica with a 68% win probability — Omonia Nicosia 13%, draw 19%, Benfica 68%.
What is the predicted score for Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica?
The AI forecasts a 0-2 scoreline for Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica, generated with 63% model confidence.
Will Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 62% for over 2.5 goals and 38% for under 2.5 goals in Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica.
How accurate was the Omonia Nicosia vs Benfica prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 0-2; the match finished 1-4. The winner call was correct.