Omonia Nicosia vs Lincoln Red Imps preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Neo GSP (Nicosía (Levkosía)) Today - 5:00 PM
Europa League
Omonia NicosiaOMO
Lincoln Red ImpsLRI
KICKOFF : Today - 5:00 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 1 - 1

CONTEXT

In the second leg of the Europa League third qualifying round, Omonia Nicosia welcome Lincoln Red Imps to the Neo GSP stadium in Nicosia. The tie is locked at 1-1 following the opening fixture, creating a tense and balanced platform for the return encounter. Lincoln Red Imps carry a power score of 26 against Omonia's 20.67, establishing a 5.3 point edge and confirming them as the stronger overall unit. Both sides post identical form scores of 16.67, suggesting comparable recent levels. Limited efficiency and set piece metrics are available, with low confidence and proxy data in use. Attention therefore turns to structural organisation, squad resources and transitional patterns as the decisive factor in this international cup meeting. The home venue offers Omonia a platform, yet the level aggregate keeps the outcome open.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Lincoln Red Imps hold a 5.3 point power advantage over Omonia Nicosia.
  • Form: Both teams share identical form scores of 16.67.
  • Squad: Lincoln Red Imps are rated the stronger squad on power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not detailed in the available information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence and proxy usage for both sides.
  • xVariable: The power advantage stands as the main variable favouring the visitors.
  • Market: Omonia Nicosia 82.2% (Δ-0.6%) | Draw 11.8% (Δ+0.3%) | Lincoln Red Imps 6% (Δ+0.4%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Omonia Nicosia H. Berg
H. Berg
VS
Lincoln Red Imps J. Pavón Domínguez
J. Pavón Domínguez
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lincoln Red Imps Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Omonia Nicosia Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Omonia Nicosia
82.2%
Draw
11.8%
Away Lincoln Red Imps
6%

Movement

Changes since opening
Omonia Nicosia
-0.6%
Draw
+0.25%
Lincoln Red Imps
+0.35%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
20.67
26
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Omonia Nicosia
Lincoln Red Imps
Power Score
20.67
26
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Omonia Nicosia — Opponent-weighted form score
Lincoln Red Imps — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Omonia Nicosia Lincoln Red Imps

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Omonia Nicosia OMO Home
1 matches
Lincoln Red Imps LRI Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
1
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:04:48+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 13, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 1 - 1
Stadium
Neo GSP (Nicosía (Levkosía))
Capacity
22859
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sebastian Gishamer
Roland Riedel
Santino Schreiner
Walter Altmann

Squad

Referee : Sebastian Gishamer

Squad ▼

40
Fabiano Ribeiro de Freitas
Fabiano Ribeiro de Freitas Goalkeeper
23
Francis Odinaka Uzoho
Francis Odinaka Uzoho Goalkeeper
78
Pantelis Michail
Pantelis Michail Goalkeeper
28
Moses Odubajo
Moses Odubajo Defender
—
Ľubomír Šatka
Ľubomír Šatka Defender
77
Loïc Nego
Loïc Nego Defender
27
Stefan Simič
Stefan Simič Defender
93
Jean-Kevin Duverne
Jean-Kevin Duverne Defender
29
Jure Balkovec
Jure Balkovec Defender
5
Senou Coulibaly
Senou Coulibaly Defender
30
Nikolas Panayiotou
Nikolas Panayiotou Defender
3
Fotios Kitsos
Fotios Kitsos Defender
82
Andreas Christou
Andreas Christou Defender
90
Christos Konstantinidis
Christos Konstantinidis Defender
—
Evripidis Pepis
Evripidis Pepis Defender
22
Muamer Tankovic
Muamer Tankovic Midfielder
6
Carel Willem Hendrik Eiting
Carel Willem Hendrik Eiting Midfielder
31
Ioannis Kousoulos
Ioannis Kousoulos Midfielder
11
Ewandro Felipe de Lima Costa
Ewandro Felipe de Lima Costa Midfielder
14
Mateo Marić
Mateo Marić Midfielder
33
Mateusz Musialowski
Mateusz Musialowski Midfielder
74
Panagiotis Andreou
Panagiotis Andreou Midfielder
99
Loïs Diony
Loïs Diony Attacker
10
Tasos Chatzigiovanis
Tasos Chatzigiovanis Attacker
21
Mihlali Samson Mayambela
Mihlali Samson Mayambela Attacker
9
Andronikos Kakoullis
Andronikos Kakoullis Attacker
85
Angelos Neophytou
Angelos Neophytou Attacker
7
Jaden Sean Montnor
Jaden Sean Montnor Attacker
88
Chrysis Evangelou
Chrysis Evangelou Attacker
91
Konstantinos Panagi
Konstantinos Panagi Attacker
87
Vladimiros Savva
Vladimiros Savva Attacker
89
Curtis Junior Makosso Moungadji
Curtis Junior Makosso Moungadji Attacker
Referee : Sebastian Gishamer

Squad ▼

1
Nauzet Santana García
Nauzet Santana García Goalkeeper
13
Jaylan Hankins
Jaylan Hankins Goalkeeper
27
Mark Hamm
Mark Hamm Goalkeeper
3
Oliva Christian Rutjens
Oliva Christian Rutjens Defender
6
Bernardo Morgado Gaspar Lopes
Bernardo Morgado Gaspar Lopes Defender
2
Ethan Jolley
Ethan Jolley Defender
20
Ethan Britto
Ethan Britto Defender
66
Julliani Eersteling
Julliani Eersteling Defender
5
Gabriel Sebastián Cardozo Tomás
Gabriel Sebastián Cardozo Tomás Defender
21
Mariano González Maroto
Mariano González Maroto Midfielder
8
Armando Sosa Peña
Armando Sosa Peña Midfielder
23
José Manuel Martínez Oliver
José Manuel Martínez Oliver Midfielder
22
Graeme Torilla
Graeme Torilla Midfielder
16
Leon Mason
Leon Mason Midfielder
4
Nicolas Sellassie Clara Pinto
Nicolas Sellassie Clara Pinto Midfielder
18
Antonio García Montero
Antonio García Montero Attacker
7
Lee Casciaro
Lee Casciaro Attacker
32
Facundo Rafael Álvarez
Facundo Rafael Álvarez Attacker
10
Alejandro Miguel Mula Sanchez
Alejandro Miguel Mula Sanchez Attacker
9
Enrique Gómez Bernal
Enrique Gómez Bernal Attacker
99
Ayman El Ghobashy
Ayman El Ghobashy Attacker
44
Manuel Toledano Ortiz
Manuel Toledano Ortiz Attacker
19
Yussef Flalhi Idrissi
Yussef Flalhi Idrissi Attacker

CONCLUSION

Omonia Nicosia will look to leverage home support and a solid defensive structure to protect their aggregate position. Lincoln Red Imps, however, possess greater overall power and will aim to exploit any gaps through structured build-up and quick transitions. With both teams level on form and the tie delicately poised at 1-1, small details in organisation and individual quality are likely to decide progression. Limited insight into efficiency and set pieces places extra weight on in-game adaptability. The visitors may seek to control tempo while the hosts press for an early advantage. Ultimately the encounter hinges on which side better manages the variable elements of squad depth and tactical execution under pressure.