Omonia vs Pafos FC: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 13, 2025

Omonia and Pafos FC make history on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time, as they meet at GSP Stadium in the first-ever all-Cypriot tie in a UEFA competition. This Conference League knockout round clash will see two of Cyprus’ strongest sides battle for a place in the last 16.

Interesting Fact:

This will be the 12th meeting between Omonia and Pafos FC in the last two years, with Omonia winning the most recent encounter in December.

Team Analysis

Omonia

Omonia finished in one of the final playoff places, securing progression despite scoring just seven goals in the league phase. Their home victories over Rapid Vienna and Vikingur Reykjavik proved crucial in advancing to this stage.

Under caretaker boss Giannis Anastasiou, Omonia have won eight of their last 10 matches, demonstrating strong form heading into this fixture.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-W-W-D-W
• Last match: 3-2 win vs Omonia 29is Maiou

Key Players:

• Willy Semedo: The Cape Verde forward has scored five goals in Europe this season, outperforming his domestic tally.
• Stevan Jovetić: The experienced Montenegrin forward will be the most high-profile player on the pitch.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• No major injury concerns

Pafos FC

Pafos FC are in their first-ever European campaign and have exceeded expectations by reaching the knockout round. They finished 12th in the league phase after three impressive wins, including their first-ever away European victory against Petrocub.

Juan Carlos Carcedo’s side have been in outstanding form in 2025, winning eight of their nine matches so far, including key victories in the Cypriot Cup.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-W-W-W-L
• Last match: 2-0 win vs Omonia Aradippou

Key Players:

• Anderson Silva: The striker has been in red-hot form, scoring six goals in five starts in 2025.
• Vlad Dragomir: The Romanian midfielder has scored against Omonia in their last two meetings.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• No major injury concerns

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

• Omonia have dominated recent meetings, winning home and away in the league and Cypriot Cup last season.
• Pafos FC have won just two of the last 11 encounters between the sides.
• Omonia are unbeaten at home in European competition this season.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Omonia 1-1 Pafos FC

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This all-Cypriot clash is expected to be highly competitive, with both teams in strong form. Omonia’s home advantage could be crucial, but Pafos FC’s momentum in 2025 suggests they will be tough to beat.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
3. Anytime Goalscorer: Anderson Silva

Possible Lineups

Omonia (4-2-3-1):
Fabiano; Dionkou, Coulibaly, Panagiotou, Khammas; Charalampous, Maric; Loizou, Stepinski, Semedo; Jovetić

Pafos FC (4-3-3):
Ivusic; Joao Correia, Luckassen, Boukamir, Silva; Pepe, Dragomir, Tanlongo; Bruno, Anderson Silva, Orsic

Hot Stat

Omonia have failed to score in all three of their away matches in Europe this season, which could be a concern heading into the second leg.

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