Pafos FC vs Omonia Nicosia Prediction: Top-of-the-Table clash in Cypriot First Division

Pafos FC hosts Omonia Nicosia FC at Stelios Kyriakides Stadium on March 29, 2025, in a pivotal Cypriot First Division encounter. Pafos leads the league with 65 points from 27 matches, boasting 21 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal tally of 52 scored and 13 conceded. Their recent form includes a 2-1 away win over Apollon Limassol on March 16, following a 3-0 defeat to Djurgårdens IF in the UEFA Europa Conference League on March 13.

Omonia Nicosia FC, currently fourth with 53 points, has recorded 16 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, scoring 54 goals and conceding 27. Their recent matches feature a 1-1 home draw against AEK Larnaca on March 16 and a 2-1 away loss to APOEL Nicosia on March 8. ​

Historically, the teams have faced each other 29 times, with Omonia securing 11 wins, Pafos 9, and 9 matches ending in draws. The last meeting on March 1, 2025, saw Omonia triumph 2-1 at home. 

Pafos FC

Pafos FC has exhibited exceptional form this season, leading the Cypriot First Division with 65 points. Their defensive solidity is evident, conceding only 13 goals in 27 matches, averaging 0.48 goals per game. Offensively, they average 1.93 goals per match, with key contributions from Jairo and Anderson Silva, each netting 11 goals. ​

At home, Pafos has secured 9 wins out of 13 games, demonstrating a strong home-field advantage. Their average time to score the first goal is the 34th minute, indicating early offensive pressure. 

Omonia Nicosia

Omonia Nicosia FC stands fourth in the league with 53 points. They have a balanced record of 8 home and 8 away wins, showcasing versatility. Their attack averages 2 goals per game, led by Mariusz Stępiński with 11 goals and Saidou Moubarak with 9. ​

Defensively, Omonia concedes an average of 1 goal per match. Their away performance includes 8 wins and 4 losses, indicating resilience on the road. 

Expert Betting Tips

Historically, encounters between these teams have been tightly contested. In their last six meetings, both sides have secured two wins each, with two matches ending in draws. Notably, the most recent clash on March 1, 2025, saw Omonia Nicosia edge out a 2-1 victory. 

Given Pafos FC's strong home performance and Omonia Nicosia's resilience, a closely fought match is anticipated. Considering the current form and statistical analysis, a 2-1 victory in favour of Pafos FC appears plausible.

Below are my predictions for the game:

My first prediction is W1 to win for odds of 1.61 at Betway

My second prediction is over 2.5 goals for odds of 1.99 at Bet365

My final prediction is BTTS for odds of 1.96 at 1XBet