AC Omonia Nicosia vs AEL Limassol preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 21, 2025

A heavyweight clash in the Cypriot First Division is on the cards as AC Omonia Nicosia prepares to host historic rivals AEL Limassol at the GSP Stadium. This fixture is one of the highlights of the domestic calendar, pitting two of the island’s most well-supported and successful clubs against each other. Omonia, playing in front of their passionate Nicosia crowd, will be looking to leverage their strong home form to secure a vital three points in their league campaign. They face an AEL Limassol side that always raises their game for this encounter, promising a fiercely competitive and passionate derby atmosphere.

This match preview will break down the crucial statistics, recent form, and team news to provide expert betting tips for this highly anticipated domestic encounter. We will explore the head-to-head trends and tactical matchups that are likely to decide the outcome of this classic Cypriot rivalry.

AC Omonia Nicosia vs AEL Limassol Match Preview/Betting Preview

Team Recent Form

The Nicosia giants come into this derby with strong and consistent form, particularly at home, while AEL have had more mixed results in their recent outings.

AC Omonia Nicosia: WWDWW
AEL Limassol: DWLDW

Key Stats

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in six of the last seven meetings between these two rivals.
AC Omonia are undefeated in their last 12 home league matches at the GSP Stadium.
AEL Limassol have won just once on their last nine visits to face Omonia in Nicosia.

My prediction is a slender 1-0 win for AC Omonia Nicosia. This fixture has a clear and consistent history of being a tight, cagey, and low-scoring affair, where home advantage plays a significant role. Omonia’s formidable record at the GSP Stadium, combined with AEL’s historical struggles at this venue, points towards a home victory. Expect a tactical battle with few clear-cut opportunities, likely settled by a single moment of quality from the home side as they grind out a crucial win.

AC Omonia Nicosia vs AEL Limassol H2H

The head-to-head record, especially in Nicosia, is firmly in favour of Omonia.

AEL Limassol have failed to score in five of their last eight away matches against Omonia.
The last five meetings have produced just five goals in total, highlighting the low-scoring nature of this derby.
Omonia are undefeated in eight of their last nine home games against AEL Limassol.
Four of the last seven encounters have been decided by a single goal.

Pre-Game Odds

AC Omonia Nicosia Win: 1.80
Draw: 3.40
AEL Limassol Win: 4.50

(Odds are subject to change and may vary between bookmakers)

Team News AC Omonia Nicosia

The hosts have a few injury concerns to contend with. Brazilian winger Marquinhos Cipriano has been ruled out with a thigh injury, limiting their options on the flank. However, influential captain and defender Ioannis Kousoulos is fully fit and will be essential in organising a backline that has been formidable at home.

Team News AEL Limassol

AEL Limassol are sweating on the fitness of their top scorer and key attacker, Andreas Makris, who is a major doubt with a knock sustained in training. His potential absence would be a significant blow to their goal-scoring threat. The rest of the squad is available, with experienced goalkeeper Vagner expected to be busy.