Omonia vs Vikingur Prediction and Betting Tips

Omonia vs Vikingur Prediction and Betting Tips | 3rd October 2024

Modified Oct 02, 2024 08:08 GMT

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Omonia will entertain Vikingur at Neo GSP in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both sides will head into this clash with the wind at their backs.

Omonia vs Vikingur Preview

The hosts began their journey in the second qualifying round, defeating Georgian side Torpedo Kutaisi 5-2 to reach the third qualifying round. Omonia crushed Fehérvár 3-0 home and away, before handing a 6-1 drubbing to Zira of Azerbaijan in the playoff round. The hosts are set to compete in the league phase for the first time.

The Queen emerged third in the Cypriot First Division last season to earn qualification for the UEFA Conference League. They got off to a flying start in the new season, sitting second in the standings on 12 points after five rounds of matches. Omonia have won four times and lost once, and are just one point behind the top spot.

Vikingur trounced Andorran club UE Santa Coloma 5-0 to qualify for a major UEFA competition group phase for the first time. However, in the new format, only the top eight teams could progress to the round of 16. The ninth through to the 24th-placed teams will qualify for the knockout phase playoffs.

Vikes were knocked out in the first qualifying round in the 2023-24 edition. They will hope to maintain their impressive ride so far in the current edition. The visitors won the 2023 Besta Deild Karla – the Icelandic top flight – and are on track to achieve a successful defense of their title this term. They sit atop the standings, although tied on points with the second-placed team.

Omonia vs Vikingur Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Omonia have won their last five matches at home in all competitions.
Omonia boast eight wins in their last 10 matches in all competitions, losing twice.
Omonia have scored seven goals and conceded five in their last five matches.
Vikingur have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
Omonia have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while Vikingur have won four times and lost once. Form Guide: Omonia – W-L-W-W-L, Vikingur – W-W-L-W-W.

Omonia vs Vikingur Prediction

With 173 UEFA matches played already, Omonia will be counting on their rich experience in Europe to make a difference.

Danish striker Nikolaj Hansen remains Vikingur’s main attacking threat, with three goals to his name so far in this competition. We expect to see more of his efforts.

Omonia will likely come out on top based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Omonia 3-1 Vikingur