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Europa League

Thursday, 05 November 2026 at 17:45

NEC

Team Performance 4 out of 10
VS

Omonia Nicosia

Team Performance 6 out of 10

NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Prediction | Europa League | 05/11

The encounter between NEC and Omonia Nicosia is set to kick off at 17:45 on Thursday, 05/11, at Goffertstadion.

This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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NEC Preview

NEC is coming to the clash with Omonia Nicosia with the current statistics in the Europa League:

  • Matches played: 3

  • Wins: 1

  • Draws: 1

  • Losses: 1

  • Goals Scored: 5 (Avg. 1.67)

  • Goals Conceded: 8 (Avg. 2.67)

When having a broader look at NEC's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

  • Matches played: 18

  • Wins: 4

  • Draws: 7

  • Losses: 7

  • Goals Scored: 25 (Avg. 1.39)

  • Goals Conceded: 34 (Avg. 1.89)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

NEC

Goals Scored: 25
Goals Conceded: 34
Average Goals Scored: 1.39
Average Goals Conceded: 1.89
Wins: 4
Goal Difference: -9
Date Game Result
31/10
Heerenveen
1 - 0
NEC
L
25/10
NEC
2 - 2
Groningen
D
22/10
Dinamo Zagreb
2 - 4
NEC
W
18/10
NEC
2 - 2
Fortuna Sittard
D
15/10
NEC
1 - 1
Levski Sofia
D

NEC to win the match: 4/5

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Omonia Nicosia Preview

On the other hand, Omonia Nicosia comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:

  • Matches played: 7

  • Wins: 4

  • Draws: 1

  • Losses: 2

  • Goals Scored: 11 (Avg. 1.57)

  • Goals Conceded: 8 (Avg. 1.14)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

  • Matches played: 17

  • Wins: 9

  • Draws: 4

  • Losses: 4

  • Goals Scored: 27 (Avg. 1.59)

  • Goals Conceded: 15 (Avg. 0.88)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Omonia Nicosia

Goals Scored: 27
Goals Conceded: 15
Average Goals Scored: 1.59
Average Goals Conceded: 0.88
Wins: 9
Goal Difference: 12
Date Game Result
31/10
Omonia Nicosia
2 - 0
AEL
W
26/10
AEK Larnaca
2 - 0
Omonia Nicosia
L
22/10
Omonia Nicosia
1 - 4
Benfica
L
19/10
Omonia Nicosia
2 - 2
Olympiakos
D
15/10
Celje
0 - 3
Omonia Nicosia
W

Omonia Nicosia to win the match: 3/1

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Statistical Insights for NEC vs Omonia Nicosia

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

NEC

Europe - Europa League

Form Last 5 Games PPG
Overall L D W D D 1.2
Home D D D D D 1
Away L W D L L 0.8

Omonia Nicosia

Europe - Europa League

Form Last 5 Games PPG
Overall W L L D W 1.4
Home W L D W W 2
Away L W W W L 1.8
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Home Win
8/11
57.14%
Draw
3/1
24.39%
Away Win
3/1
25%
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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

NEC

9

last 5 matches

Omonia Nicosia

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

NEC scored +13% more goals than Omonia Nicosia in the last 5 matches.

NEC and Omonia Nicosia goals scored count, last 5 matches
Heerenveen Heerenveen
0
Groningen Groningen
2
Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo Zagreb
4
Fortuna Sittard Fortuna Sittard
2
Levski Sofia Levski Sofia
1
2
AEL AEL
0
AEK Larnaca AEK Larnaca
1
Benfica Benfica
2
Olympiakos Olympiakos
3
Celje Celje
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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

NEC

8

last 5 matches

Omonia Nicosia

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

NEC and Omonia Nicosia goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Heerenveen Heerenveen
1
Groningen Groningen
2
Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo Zagreb
2
Fortuna Sittard Fortuna Sittard
2
Levski Sofia Levski Sofia
1
0
AEL AEL
2
AEK Larnaca AEK Larnaca
4
Benfica Benfica
2
Olympiakos Olympiakos
0
Celje Celje
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Key metrics

Corners

NEC

39

last 5 matches

Omonia Nicosia

27

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

NEC received +44% more corners than Omonia Nicosia in the last 5 matches.

NEC and Omonia Nicosia corners count, last 5 matches
Heerenveen Heerenveen
7
Groningen Groningen
11
Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo Zagreb
2
Fortuna Sittard Fortuna Sittard
13
Levski Sofia Levski Sofia
6
4
AEL AEL
7
AEK Larnaca AEK Larnaca
4
Benfica Benfica
7
Olympiakos Olympiakos
5
Celje Celje
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Key metrics

Cards

NEC

6

last 5 matches

Omonia Nicosia

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Omonia Nicosia received +67% more cards than NEC in the last 5 matches.

NEC and Omonia Nicosia cards count, last 5 matches
Heerenveen Heerenveen
3
Groningen Groningen
0
Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo Zagreb
2
Fortuna Sittard Fortuna Sittard
0
Levski Sofia Levski Sofia
1
5
AEL AEL
2
AEK Larnaca AEK Larnaca
1
Benfica Benfica
0
Olympiakos Olympiakos
2
Celje Celje

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.

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