Europa League 2026: Omonia’s three home wins meet Benfica’s away record

A home record against an away test

Omonia Nicosia host Benfica at GSP Stadium on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 19:00 UTC. The key question is whether Omonia can extend a home record of 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against a Benfica side whose supplied away record is 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

Omonia have scored 6 goals and conceded 2 in home games this season, while Benfica have scored 7 and conceded 4 in away games. Omonia’s most recent six-match form sequence is Draw, Win, Loss, Win, Win, Win. Benfica’s most recent eight-match sequence is Loss, Win, Win, Draw, Win, Win, Win, Win. Those samples provide context, but do not establish how the match will unfold.

Level in the provisional standings

The provisional Europa League league-stage table places Benfica at #3 and Omonia at #6. Both have 6 points from 2 games, with records of 2W 0D 0L. Juventus lead the league with 6 points; Omonia trail by 0 and Benfica trail by 0. The standings establish a closely packed current position, not confirmed qualification consequences.

Absences to monitor

Omonia list B. Akintola as inactive, while C. Eiting and F. Kitsos are listed with knee injuries. Benfica list D. Banjaqui with a muscle injury, E. Barrenechea with an injury and J. Kaminski with a muscle injury. Omonia have most often used 4-3-3; Benfica’s most-used listed formation is 4-2-3-1.

At kickoff, can Omonia’s three-win home record withstand Benfica’s seven-goal away output despite the listed absences?