Benfica travel to Omonia Nicosia for Europa League group-stage meeting
Athletic Club Omonia Nicosia host SL Benfica at the GSP Stadium on October 22 in their third league-phase fixture of the UEFA Europa League 2026-27, the preview published on Khel Now says. The piece includes team news, likely lineups and a score prediction for the encounter.
Omonia arrive in Cyprus on the back of consecutive wins in the competition, having beaten Celta Vigo and then recorded a 3-0 victory against NK Celje, and are managed by Henning Berg. Benfica, under Marco Silva, have also been successful in the Europa League campaign, with results that include a win over AC Milan and a 4-1 victory against Celtic FC. The club posted on social media: "Próxima paragem: Nicósia. 🇨🇾 pic.twitter.com/LBOfcJeDv9".
Omonia plan to use 30-year-old Brazilian winger Ewandro on the right flank; the preview describes him as a player who can score and produce crucial plays for teammates. The article states Ewandro will be one of Omonia’s main attacking outlets and lists him as part of the side’s expected forward setup.
Jhon Duran is highlighted for Benfica after the 4-1 win over Celtic FC, during which the 22-year-old Colombian forward scored a brace and was described as a driving presence in the final third. The preview notes Duran will seek to replicate that form against Omonia.
Omonia will be without Carol Eiting and Fotis Kitsos due to injury, the article reports. Benfica are set to miss Daniel Banjaqui, Jakub Kaminski and Enzo Barrenechea with injuries, according to the same preview.
The preview reproduces the following player list: Fabiano (GK); Duverne, Coulibaly, Satka, Balkovec; Andreou, Tankovic, Maric; Ewandro. Diony, Montnor Turbin (GK); Bah, Araujo, Lenglet, Dahlo; Arsnes, Palhinha; Lukbakio, Sudakov, Prestianni; Duran.
The article’s forecast is Omonia Nicosia 1-3 Benfica and adds that Benfica, with what it describes as superior squad quality, are likely to secure a win despite being the visiting team. The preview frames that scoreline as its prediction for the match.
The preview confirms the fixture will take place at GSP Stadium on October 22 and notes broadcast availability in India on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV; it also directs readers to Khel Now’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Android and iOS apps and its WhatsApp and Telegram communities for further updates.
