Lincoln Red Imps FC vs Omonia Nicosia Prediction
Lincoln Red Imps FC vs Omonia Nicosia prediction: Sportiko gives Lincoln Red Imps FC a 19% chance of winning, Omonia Nicosia 54% and the draw 27%. Last updated 6 Aug 2026, 18:57.
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Match Report
Lincoln Red Imps FC and Omonia Nicosia played out a tense 1–1 draw in Gibraltar in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round, with the match coming to life only in the final quarter of an hour after a goalless first half. Omonia, who held 56% possession throughout, edged the shot count four to two on target, and our pre-match AI model had rated a Nicosia win as the most likely outcome at 54%.
The decisive action arrived late, with an unnamed scorer breaking the deadlock at the 71-minute mark to give one side the lead. Lincoln then struck back in dramatic fashion through Panagiotis Andreou deep into stoppage time at 90+3', rescuing an equaliser that will keep the tie alive heading into the second leg. Mateo Marić had picked up a yellow card as early as the 40th minute, and the closing stages grew increasingly fractious, with a flurry of bookings — including one for Jure Balkovec in the 90th minute — reflecting the tension on the night.
Lincoln's seven corner kicks underlined their threat from set pieces, and the late leveller ensures this tie remains wide open.
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Equalizer scored! Match now level at 1-1. Draw probability: 90.8%. Expect an open game as both teams push for the winner.
Min 76: Lincoln Red Imps FC leads 1-0. Win probability: 83.7%. Equalizer or turnaround chance: 16.3%.
Goal! Score now 1-0. Lincoln Red Imps FC win: 79.8%. BTTS: 25.4%.
Half-time: 0-0. Second half goals expected - Over 0.5 remaining: 70%. Over 1.5 remaining: 37.2%.
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Upgrade NowHead to Head: Lincoln Red Imps FC vs Omonia Nicosia
No head-to-head history found between these teams.
Lincoln Red Imps FC — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | H Omonia Nicosia | D | 1 - 1 |
| 28 Jul | H Mjallby AIF | D | 0 - 0 |
| 21 Jul | A Mjallby AIF | L | 3 - 0 |
| 14 Jul | A Inter Club d'Escaldes | D | 1 - 1 |
| 07 Jul | H Inter Club d'Escaldes | W | 3 - 1 |
Omonia Nicosia — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | A Lincoln Red Imps FC | D | 1 - 1 |
| 29 Jul | A Kairat Almaty | L | 1 - 0 |
| 22 Jul | H Kairat Almaty | W | 1 - 0 |
| 09 Jul | A Korona Kielce | D | 0 - 0 |
| 05 Jul | H Hapoel Beer Sheva | L | 0 - 1 |
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Coach: Juan Bezares
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Jaylan Hankins | G |
| 5 | Gabri Cardozo | D |
| 6 | Bernardo Lopes | D |
| 3 | Christian Rutjens | D |
| 66 | Julliani Eersteling | D |
| 23 | Joe | M |
| 44 | Manuel Toledano | F |
| 19 | Yussef Flalhi Idrissi | F |
| 32 | Facundo Alvarez | F |
| 4 | Nico Pinto | M |
| 99 | Ayman El Ghobashy | F |
Substitutes
| 27 | Mark Hamm | G |
| 1 | Nauzet Garcia | G |
| 2 | Ethan Jolley | D |
| 20 | Ethan Britto | D |
| 10 | Álex Mula | M |
| 22 | Graeme Torrilla | M |
| 16 | Leon Mason | M |
| 21 | Nano | M |
| 9 | Kike Gómez | F |
Omonia Nicosia
Formation: 4-3-3
Coach: Henning Berg
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Fabiano | G |
| 82 | Andreas Christou | M |
| 27 | Stefan Simic | D |
| 30 | Nikolas Panagiotou | D |
| 29 | Jure Balkovec | D |
| 74 | Panagiotis Andreou | M |
| 11 | Ewandro Costa | M |
| 14 | Mateo Marić | M |
| 21 | Mihlali Mayambela | M |
| 99 | Loïs Diony | F |
| 7 | Jaden Montnor | M |
Substitutes
| 22 | Muamer Tanković | M |
| 85 | Angelos Neophytou | F |
| 23 | Francis Uzoho | G |
| 78 | Pantelis Michail | G |
| 90 | Christos Konstantinidis | D |
| 92 | Christoforou Panagiotis | D |
| 94 | Theos Ignatios Kazakaios | D |
| 10 | Tasos Chatzigiovanis | M |
| 31 | Ioannis Kousoulos | M |
| 88 | Chrysis Evangelou | F |
| 91 | Konstantinos Panagi | F |