Omonia Nicosia have won both of their recent European home ties by a 1-0 scoreline against Lincoln Red Imps FC and Kairat Almaty, conceding zero home goals. St. Truiden have struggled for away victories, conceding multiple goals in trips to Cercle Brugge and AEK Athens FC. A double chance on Omonia covers both a home win and a draw in what is expected to be a tight, low-scoring fixture under 2.5 total goals.
Omonia Nicosia vs St. Truiden prediction
- Round
- Play-offs
- Venue
- GSP Stadium, Nicosia
- Referee
- Damian Sylwestrzak, Poland
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +10 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Omonia Nicosia or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Omonia Nicosia host St. Truiden in the UEFA Europa League looking to overturn a narrow 1-0 deficit from their previous clash on August 20. The Cypriot side have demonstrated formidable defensive resilience on their home ground during European competition, having secured consecutive 1-0 home victories against Lincoln Red Imps FC and Kairat Almaty.
St. Truiden enter the match defending their first-leg 1-0 advantage. However, their recent form away from home highlights vulnerabilities, having recorded a 3-3 draw against Cercle Brugge and defeats against AEK Athens FC (3-0) and Helmond Sport (1-0).
With Omonia Nicosia consistently keeping clean sheets at home in European action and St. Truiden managing a lead, this fixture is poised to be another tightly contested, low-scoring encounter where the home side holds a strong probability of avoiding defeat.
Key factors
- Omonia Nicosia have recorded 1-0 victories in each of their last two European home matches.
- The first leg between the two teams was a tight 1-0 victory for St. Truiden on August 20.
- All five of Omonia Nicosia's recent competitive outings have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
- St. Truiden have failed to win their recent away fixtures against Cercle Brugge (3-3), AEK Athens FC (0-3), and Helmond Sport (0-1).
Team news
Omonia Nicosia
- C. EitingKnee Injury
- F. KitsosKnee Injury
- B. AkintolaInactive
St. Truiden
Team news unavailable for this fixture.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 4.5 goals per game (Omonia Nicosia at home plus St. Truiden away).
Key players this season
Omonia Nicosia
- L. Diony4G
- Ewandro3A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | BeşiktaşPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 9 | SunderlandPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 10 | AZ AlkmaarPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 11 | Omonia NicosiaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 12 | LyonPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 | RennesPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 14 | Real SociedadPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +5 | 4 |
Head-to-head
- 0
- Omonia Nicosia
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- St. Truiden
St. Truiden have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2026-08-20St. Truiden1-0Omonia Nicosia
Our record in UEFA Europa League
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.1 published market
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