Omonia Nicosia vs FC Pafos Prediction: Home to win and both teams to score

One of the fixtures that will light up the Cyprus 1st Division in week 21 is the game between Omonia Nicosia and Pafos. This game will present the opportunity for both teams to showcase their passion and strategy on the pitch and this promises to be a captivating encounter.

Scheduled for January 27, 2024, at the Neo GSP in Nicosía, this match pits two teams that are separated by just a point as Omonia Nicosia lies in fifth position and Pafos occupy the sixth position.  

With both teams desperate to claim the league table this fixture is a game to watch.

Omonia Nicosia's recent form has been impressive with three wins and two draws. They have achieved victories against teams like Nea Salamis (0-2), Karmiotissa (2-1) and AEL (3-1). Omonia has also suffered defeats against APOL and Aris Limassol.

Omonia Nicosia has demonstrated the ability to secure wins with a strong offensive performance especially at home with one draw and four wins in their last five home games played.

Pafos went down the league table from fourth to sixth position after losing to AEK Larnaca last week. Pafos are still considered as the league tailbearers this season. They have accrued 38 points with the intent of continuous ascension. Away from home turf, Pafos has won two and lost three of the last five games, scoring 5 goals and conceding three. 

Omonia Nicosia has shown a capacity to score many goals in all competitions, especially at home. However, they have also been susceptible to conceding.

Pafos has had a mixed run, with both wins and losses in their recent games. They have demonstrated the ability to score in away games but have also been inconsistent.

Considering these patterns, a possible outcome could be a game with goals from both sides. A speculative prediction might be a 2-1 or 3-1 win for the home side.