Celje and Omonia Nicosia meet in the second round of the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 league stage this Thursday, 15 October, at 17:45 UK time at Stadion Celje in Slovenia.
Omonia arrive in a confident mood after opening their European campaign with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo and winning four of their last five matches. Celje, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in their first league-stage fixture.
Discover our sports betting predictions and betting tips for this encounter.
Celje x Omonia Nicosia Odds
Odds are subject to change.
Match Overview - Celje vs. Omonia Nicosia
- Celje began their Europa League league-stage campaign with a 2-0 defeat away to Bayer Leverkusen, while Omonia started with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo.
- The Cypriot side have won four of their last five matches and will aim to maintain that momentum on their travels.
- This will be the first competitive meeting between Celje and Omonia.
CeljeCEL
Omonia NicosiaOMORecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Recent Performance Statistics
- Celje have struggled for consistency, winning only three of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
- Omonia have won six of their last 10 matches, including four victories in the last five.
- The Cypriot side has been more effective in front of goal, averaging 1.4 goals per game in the competition.
Celje Aiming to Bounce Back
Celje lost 2-0 away to Bayer Leverkusen in their opening league-stage fixture, putting them under pressure to collect points in their second match. They responded with a 1-0 victory over Aluminij in the Slovenian league, a result that should provide some encouragement ahead of Thursday’s encounter.
Their wider form has been less convincing, with defeats against Koper and Bravo preceding the European loss. A 0-0 draw with Mura also highlighted their difficulties in turning possession into goals, and greater attacking efficiency will be needed against Omonia.
Svit Sešlar has been one of Celje’s most influential players this season, scoring five goals in 14 appearances. Armandas Kučys is also expected to lead the attack, while Benjamin Verbič could provide creativity from a deeper position. The hosts will be without Jošt Pišek through injury but are otherwise in relatively good shape.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
CeljeCEL 1-0  AluminijALU | WinW | |
MuraMUR 0-0 CeljeCEL | DrawD | |
Bayer LeverkusenBAY 2-0 CeljeCEL | LossL | |
BravoBRA 2-1 CeljeCEL | LossL | |
CeljeCEL 0-1 KoperKOP | LossL | |
Omonia Nicosia Riding a Wave of Momentum
Omonia opened their league-stage campaign with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo, securing three important points against Spanish opposition. They followed that result with a 3-0 win over Karmiotissa, leaving them third in the Cypriot top flight after five matches.
The visitors have won four of their last five matches across all competitions, although their European qualifying campaign included setbacks against Kairat and Sint-Truiden. Their victory over Celta suggests they can compete at this level, but they will need to maintain their discipline away from home.
Loïs Diony has scored six goals in 12 appearances this season and is expected to lead the line. Jaden Montnor and Muamer Tankovic should also feature in attack, providing support and creativity in the final third. Omonia will be without Ioannis Kousoulos, Carel Eiting and Fotis Kitsos through injury.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
KarmiotissaKAR 0-3  Omonia NicosiaOMO | WinW | |
Omonia NicosiaOMO 4-1 Digenis YpsonasDIG | WinW | |
Omonia NicosiaOMO 1-0 Celta VigoCEL | WinW | |
Omonia NicosiaOMO 0-0 Apollon LimassolAPO | DrawD | |
ArisARI 1-4 Omonia NicosiaOMO | WinW | |
Celje vs. Omonia Nicosia Prediction: Visitors to Continue Strong Run
Omonia have shown greater consistency in recent weeks, while Celje are still searching for their first points in the Europa League league stage. Backing Omonia Nicosia +0.5 on the Asian Handicap is an option for those expecting the visitors to avoid defeat.
Celje failed to score against Bayer Leverkusen, and their recent results suggest that breaking down an organised defence could prove difficult. Therefore, under 1.5 goals in the first half is another market worth considering.
Our main prediction is an Omonia Nicosia victory. The Cypriot side have made a stronger start to their European campaign and arrive with greater confidence.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Asian Handicap | Omonia Nicosia +0.5 Asian Handicap | |
| Over/Under | Under 1.5 goals in the first half | |
Where to Watch Celje vs. Omonia Nicosia
For those wondering where to watch Celje vs. Omonia Nicosia, here are the broadcast details for the upcoming match:
- TV: no broadcast scheduled
- Streaming: HBO Max
Celje vs. Omonia Nicosia Predicted Lineups
Celje lineup will be without Jošt Pišek due to injury, while Svit Sešlar and Armandas Kučys are expected to play important roles in attack.
Omonia lineup has three confirmed absentees: Ioannis Kousoulos, Carel Eiting and Fotis Kitsos. Loïs Diony is expected to lead the visitors’ attack, supported by Muamer Tankovic and Jaden Montnor.
Celje
Leban; Sirvys, Bejger, Tutyškinas, Avdyli; Vešner Tičić, Zabukovnik; Dukuly, Sešlar, Verbič; Kučys.
Omonia Nicosia
Fabiano; Duverne, Coulibaly, Šatka, Balkovec; Andreou, Marić; Ewandro, Tankovic, Montnor; Diony.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Celje vs. Omonia Nicosia
- Competition: UEFA Europa League 2026/27
- Date: 15/10/2026
- Kick-off: 17:45 (GMT)
- Venue: Stadion Celje, Celje, Slovenia
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