Omonia vs Celta Vigo prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 16, 2026
In the 1st round of the Europa League main phase on September 16, 2026, Omonia will face Celta Vigo. The visitors will be clear favourites, but their opponents have ambitions of their own.
Omonia vs Celta Vigo team news and expert analysis
The Nicosia club reclaimed the league title last season. It was their 22nd championship in history, although they had to wait five years to return to the top. The new season began on the final day of summer with a draw against fellow Omonia side from Aradippou. They then thrashed Aris Limassol 4-1 before sharing the points with Apollon.
The Vigo side also competed in the Europa League last season, even managing to reach the play-offs. They also made some progress domestically, finishing sixth. However, they struggled to win for a long time in the new campaign, alternating between defeats and draws. Even against Malaga at home, they could only manage a 1-1 draw.
The Cypriots began in the Champions League, but after exchanging 1-0 victories with Kairat, they lost on penalties. They then dropped into the less prestigious European competition, where they eliminated Lincoln Red Imps (1-1 and 1-0) and Sint-Truiden (0-1 and 4-2, with a hat-trick from Diony) thanks to home victories. The Spaniards are only starting their European campaign now.
Head to Head matches: Omonia vs Celta Vigo
This will be the first time the Spanish visitors have travelled to Nicosia.
It is time for the Spaniards to finally win after the summer break. We believe they can do so away from home (odds – 1.97).
Omonia vs Celta Vigo: key statistics and trends
- Omonia have won all three of their home matches in European competitions but have not won away from home
- Omonia score an average of 1.33 goals and concede 0.33 goals per match
- 33% of Omonia's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 1.67 goals per game
- Celta have not won this season
- Celta Vigo score an average of 0.5 goals and concede 1 goal per match
- 50% of Celta's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 1.5 goals per game
Omonia vs Celta Vigo: Possible starting lineups
Omonia play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Fabiano Ribeiro de Freitas - Balkovec, Panayiotou, Koulibaly, Duverne - Montnor, Maric, Andreou, Evandro Felipe de Lima Costa - Tankovic, Diony
Celta Vigo play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Radu - Alonso, Lago, Nunez - Carreira, Moriba, Roman, Rueda - Svedberg, Antañon, Douvikas
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