Omonia Nicosia vs Raków prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 18, 2025
One of the key clashes of Matchday 6 in the Conference League group stage will take place this Thursday at the GSP Arena, where Cyprus' Omonia will host Polish side Raków. Both teams are set to fight tooth and nail for crucial points, as a win or even a draw could prove decisive for their playoff ambitions.
Match preview
The Cypriot club, led by Henning Berg, has shown impressive defensive stability and a knack for holding onto results — traits that have defined their group stage campaign. Omonia are masters at controlling the tempo, relying on a compact back line and lightning-fast counterattacks, with Willy Semedo and Mateo Marić playing pivotal roles. The Cypriots are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions and are unlikely to stray from their tried-and-tested style.
Omonia may not always dominate in attack, but their ability to defend resolutely and transition smartly from defense to offense allows them to claim vital points even in tough encounters. Over their last five outings, they've found the net ten times while conceding only twice.
Raków arrive for the final group stage fixture in excellent form, having won five of their previous six matches. The Polish side currently sit third in the standings and are well positioned to stay inside the top eight. Raków make great use of their wings and are consistently dangerous from set pieces — they've won 29 corners in their last five games.
The team's attacking prowess is spearheaded by the in-form Jonathan Braut Brunes, who has been a standout performer of late. However, Raków do have defensive vulnerabilities, especially when under pressure from aggressive opponents. Last weekend, Raków hosted Zagłębie in the league and slipped to a 1-0 defeat.
Probable lineups
- Omonia Nicosia: Fabiano, Kitsos, Agouzoul, Simić, Marić, Eraković, Ewandro, Masouras, Semedo, Jovetić, Chatzigiovanis
- Raków: Gaye, Cake, Svarnas, Konstantopoulos, Tudor, Repka, Ameyaw, Bulat, Makuch, Adriano, Brunes
Match facts and head-to-head
- Omonia Nicosia are unbeaten in their last five Conference League matches.
- Raków have conceded just two goals in five tournament games.
- The teams previously met in a friendly in July 2024, with Raków coming out on top 2-0.
Prediction
This promises to be a closely contested tactical battle. Omonia will look to their defense and quick counters, while Raków will aim to press aggressively, exploiting the flanks and set pieces. We believe the visitors are slightly closer to victory. Our pick: "Raków double chance" at odds of 1.58.
