Ace Football previews the Champions League Qualification round 2 match between Kairat Almaty and Omonia Nicosia and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Kairat Almaty enjoy home advantage, when visitors Omonia Nicosia swing by this coming Wednesday for a clash in the Champions League Qualification. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Team form: Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia
Kairat Almaty Form
Kairat Almaty are looking to bounce back from a recent setback and get back to winning ways. In their last three matches, they first took out Sutjeska by 2-1, before beating Sutjeska by 0-2. The winning streak came to an end against Omonia Nicosia, who ran out 1-0 winners. Kairat Almaty swept all opposition aside in the six most recent Champions League Qualification matches at their home ground. They won all six, adding 18 points to their account, whilst scoring 13 and conceding four goals.
Omonia Nicosia Form
Omonia Nicosia won three of a possible six away matches in the Champions League Qualification, as well as playing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored six while also conceding eight times.
Betting facts for Kairat Almaty and Omonia Nicosia
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Kairat Almaty and Omonia Nicosia. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Kairat Almaty have won 7 of the last 8 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Kairat Almaty have won 7 of the last 8 home matches in the Champions League Qualification while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Kairat Almaty have won 7 of the last 8 home matches in the Champions League Qualification and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Kairat Almaty have won 6 of the last 8 home matches in the Champions League Qualification while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Kairat Almaty matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Omonia Nicosia have won 8 of the last 10 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Omonia Nicosia matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Omonia Nicosia matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Omonia Nicosia have won the last 4 away matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In the last 4 Omonia Nicosia away matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia
Despite scoring just once in six Champions League Qualification games, Kairat Almaty hope Marc Gual adds to his collection of goals sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Omonia Nicosia put their faith in Panagiotis Andreou to handle the home side defence and double up on his recent strike rate of one goal in six Champions League Qualification games.
Betting markets: Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia
Full-time result
Kairat Almaty won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Almaty Central Stadium. They drew two and lost four as well, while Omonia Nicosia won seven of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost two. Kairat Almaty are on a fine streak of 9 matches without defeat at home. Good luck taking on Omonia Nicosia currently, as they look back on an excellent streak of 14 games without defeat. Omonia Nicosia did not lose any of their last 6 matches away from home.
Both teams to score
Kairat Almaty scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Astonishingly, Omonia Nicosia scored the opening goal of the match in seven of their last ten games. Kairat Almaty managed to open the scoreline in no less than two of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Omonia Nicosia performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in eight of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Kairat Almaty’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Omonia Nicosia’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.4 goals in these matches. Omonia Nicosia scored at least one goal in their last 15 matches.
