On 02.05.2026, the Cyprus First Division brings an uneven match between Omonia Nicosia and Aris. While Omonia Nicosia is clearly the stronger team, surprises can happen. Check out our in-depth preview, see past performances, and place your bets on Omonia Nicosia to shine!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-division: Regular season | |||||||
| 1 | Omonia Nicosia | 26 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 63/17 | 61 |
| 2 | AEK Larnaca | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 49/22 | 53 |
| 3 | Apollon Limassol | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 36/22 | 53 |
| 4 | Pafos | 26 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 53/24 | 51 |
| 5 | Apoel Nicosia | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 45/27 | 45 |
| 6 | Aris | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 48/26 | 43 |
| 7 | Omonia Aradippou | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 23/31 | 34 |
| 8 | AEL | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 31/38 | 33 |
| 9 | Anorthosis | 26 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 23/33 | 32 |
| 10 | Krasava Ypsonas | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 26/36 | 28 |
| 11 | Olympiakos | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 22/37 | 28 |
| 12 | Akritas | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 23/48 | 26 |
| 13 | Ethnikos Achna | 26 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 25/44 | 23 |
| 14 | Enosis | 26 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 5/67 | 1 |
| 1-division: Championship Group | |||||||
| 1 | Omonia Nicosia | 31 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 74/21 | 74 |
| 2 | AEK Larnaca | 31 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 54/26 | 61 |
| 3 | Apollon Limassol | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 43/32 | 58 |
| 4 | Pafos | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 59/32 | 55 |
| 5 | Apoel Nicosia | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 52/37 | 49 |
| 6 | Aris | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 55/33 | 48 |
Key Player Statistics: Omonia Nicosia vs Aris
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x 4 x 9Omonia Nicosia vs Aris Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Division | Aris | Omonia Nicosia | 21.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Omonia Nicosia | 25.01.2026 | 3-5 |
| 1. Division | Omonia Nicosia | Aris | 05.10.2025 | 0-0 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Omonia Nicosia | 12.05.2025 | 3-3 |
| 1. Division | Omonia Nicosia | Aris | 06.04.2025 | 2-1 |
| 1. Division | Omonia Nicosia | Aris | 19.01.2025 | 0-0 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Omonia Nicosia | 06.10.2024 | 2-0 |
| Cup | Omonia Nicosia | Aris | 17.04.2024 | 0-0 |
| Cup | Aris | Omonia Nicosia | 10.04.2024 | 0-3 |
| 1. Division | Omonia Nicosia | Aris | 06.04.2024 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Division | AEK Larnaca | Aris | 25.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Apollon Limassol | 18.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 14.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Apoel Nicosia | Aris | 05.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Omonia Nicosia | 21.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Apoel Nicosia | 15.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| 1. Division | Enosis | Aris | 08.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 01.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| 1. Division | Krasava Ypsonas | Aris | 20.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Akritas | Aris | 14.02.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Omonia Nicosia VS Aris
Bookies' predictions
Omonia Nicosia
Betting Intelligence: Omonia Nicosia vs Aris
Omonia Nicosia are on a different planet right now. Sitting top of the Cyprus First Division with 74 points from 31 games, they have turned this title race into a one-horse show. Aris arrive at GSP Stadium sitting sixth, 26 points behind, and the odds tell you everything you need to know. Omonia at 1.50 to win. Aris at 4.80. This is David versus Goliath, Cypriot style.
But here is what the mainstream narrative misses. These two teams cannot stop scoring against each other. Look at their recent head-to-head meetings and you will find fireworks at almost every turn. Their January clash this season ended 5-3 to Omonia. The meeting before that? A 2-2 draw. Go back further and you find 3-3, 3-0, 2-0 scorelines popping up repeatedly. There is something about this fixture that just produces goals, and that is your biggest edge when looking at betting markets today.
Omonia's numbers this season are genuinely staggering. Seventy-four goals scored, just twenty-one conceded across thirty-one games. That is a goal difference of plus fifty-three. They are not just winning, they are destroying teams. Their 5-0 demolition of Olympiakos in March was one of the standout results of the season, and even away at Apollon last week they came back to win 3-2. This team has goals in their DNA right now.
Here is what you need to watch for. Willy Semedo and R. Mmaee are Omonia's creative heartbeat, combining for goals and assists in almost every big game. Mmaee in particular is someone who thrives in fixtures where space opens up, and Aris, who have conceded 33 goals this season, tend to leave room on the counter. That matchup could be decisive very early.
Don't be fooled by Aris' recent 3-0 home win over Apollon. That result flatters them. They have drawn or lost eight of their last twelve league games, and their discipline is a real concern. C. Charalampous has already collected nine yellow cards this season. One rash challenge in a high-pressure game like this could leave Aris chasing shadows with ten men.
The surprising stat that keeps jumping out at me? Six of the last ten head-to-head meetings have seen both teams score. Both Teams to Score looks like genuine value here at whatever price your bookmaker is offering, likely around 1.65 to 1.80. Pair that with an Omonia win and you have a strong combination bet worth considering seriously.
My bold prediction. Omonia win 3-1, with at least one goal arriving before the half-hour mark as the champions set the tone immediately. Semedo gets on the scoresheet and Aris' yellow card magnet Charalampous sees another booking before the hour.
Omonia Nicosia are marching towards a title and they will not want to stumble now. Get ready for a night of goals in Nicosia. This one is going to be fun.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Jovetić | Montenegro | 36 | Attacker | 183 | 79 |
| Fabiano | Brazil | 38 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 90 |
| C. Eiting | Netherlands | 28 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 72 kg |
| Ewandro | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 176 | 67 |
| C. Kyriakides | Cyprus | 27 | Goalkeeper | 190 | n/a |
| I. Kousoulos | Cyprus | 29 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| F. Uzoho | Nigeria | 27 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 91 |
| N. Panagiotou | Cyprus | 25 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| S. Coulibaly | Mali | 31 | Defender | 193 | 80 |
| G. Masouras | Greece | 29 | Defender | 181 | 77 |
| T. Chatzigiovanis | Greece | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 62 |
| S. Simič | Czechia | 31 | Defender | 189 | 79 |
| A. Khammas | Morocco | 27 | Defender | 172 | n/a |
| N. Eraković | Montenegro | 26 | Midfielder | 187 | n/a |
| L. Loizou | Cyprus | 22 | Midfielder | 168 | n/a |
| M. Marić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| Willy Semedo | Cape Verde | 32 | Midfielder | 185 | 69 |
| A. Dionkou | Senegal | 24 | Defender | 183 | 70 |
| F. Kitsos | Greece | 23 | Defender | 174 | 68 |
| A. Neophytou | Cyprus | 20 | Attacker | 184 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaná | Brazil | 35 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 85 |
| S. Yago | Burkina Faso | 33 | Defender | 178 | 77 |
| C. Goldson | England | 33 | Defender | 191 | 85 |
| L. Balogun | Nigeria | 37 | Defender | 190 cm | 88 kg |
| Anderson Correia | Cyprus | 35 | Defender | 177 | 68 |
| D. Gaustad | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | 167 | n/a |
| A. Moucketou-Moussounda | Gabon | 25 | Midfielder | 184 | 78 |
| C. Charalampous | Cyprus | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| J. Montnor | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 191 | n/a |
| Y. Gomis | Senegal | 34 | Attacker | 180 | 76 |
| G. Kvilitaia | Georgia | 32 | Attacker | 193 | 82 |
| A. Kakoullis | Cyprus | 25 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
| Edi Semedo | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | 66 |
| A. Kokorin | Russia | 35 | Attacker | 181 | 74 |
| Y. Bourhane | Comoros | 27 | Midfielder | 184 | 74 |
| Caju | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| E. Sofroniou | Cyprus | 31 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Pissias | Cyprus | 19 | Goalkeeper | 192 | n/a |
| A. Loucoubar | Senegal | 20 | Defender | 193 | n/a |
| A. Marhiev | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
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