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Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty: Head-to-head Stats Before UEFA Clash

Omonia Nicosia and Kairat Almaty meet at GSP Stadium in Nicosia on 21 July 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC. This qualifier brings together the Cypriot side and the Kazakh champions in a tie where every goal and away performance could prove decisive over two legs. With group-stage dreams on the line, both clubs will look to draw on their limited but telling shared history.

In this context, Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty stats from previous European clashes offer an important reference point. Their past encounters in continental competition suggest a finely balanced matchup, and the setting at GSP Stadium adds another layer of intrigue as Omonia aim to capitalise on home advantage while Kairat arrive with strong early-season Champions League form.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a short but very even Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty head-to-head history in European competition.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Omonia Nicosia wins: 0
  • Draws: 2
  • Kairat Almaty wins: 0

Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty Timeline & Historical Context

The Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty timeline in official competition is rooted entirely in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage during the 2021 season. Their first documented meeting came on 16 September 2021 in Group Stage - 1 of that tournament at Ortalıq Stadion in Almaty. On that occasion, Kairat Almaty hosted Omonia Nicosia and the match ended 0-0, with a goalless first half and no breakthrough after the interval.

The second encounter followed on 9 December 2021 in Group Stage - 6 of the same UEFA Europa Conference League campaign, this time at Neo GSP in Levkosía with Omonia Nicosia as the home side. Once again, the contest finished 0-0, with the half-time score also 0-0. Over those two fixtures, neither team managed to find the net, underlining how tightly contested and tactically cautious these matchups have been.

With both prior games ending 0-0 in the group phase of European competition, the historical Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty timeline points to a rivalry defined by defensive organisation and minimal margins. As they now transition from group-stage meetings in the UEFA Europa Conference League to a knockout-style qualifier in the UEFA Champions League, the stakes are significantly higher, and both clubs will be under pressure to finally tilt this balanced head-to-head in their favour.

Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty stats underline just how evenly matched these sides have been across their European clashes.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Omonia Nicosia 0 - 0 Kairat Almaty
  • Average Goals per Match: 0.00 vs 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Omonia Nicosia's stadium: 1 matches played here — Omonia Nicosia won 0 (as home side), Kairat Almaty won 0 (as away side), 1 draws
  • At Kairat Almaty's stadium: 1 matches played here — Kairat Almaty won 0 (as home side), Omonia Nicosia won 0 (as away side), 1 draws

Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 09 December 2021: Omonia Nicosia 0-0 Kairat Almaty (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa Conference League Group Stage - 6
  • 16 September 2021: Kairat Almaty 0-0 Omonia Nicosia (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa Conference League Group Stage - 1

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Omonia Nicosia Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign to date, Omonia Nicosia are yet to play a match in this competition. Their season-to-date Champions League statistics show no fixtures played, no goals scored and no goals conceded so far, meaning their current European form remains an unknown ahead of this 2nd Qualifying Round tie.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Kairat Almaty Matches Results and Stats

Kairat Almaty arrive with active form in the 2026 UEFA Champions League. Season to date, they have played 2 matches in the competition, winning both. They have scored 4 goals (2 at home and 2 away) and conceded just 1, reflecting a positive balance between attack and defence. An average of 2.0 goals scored per match and 0.5 conceded, plus a clean sheet away from home, suggests Kairat are carrying momentum and confidence into this qualifier.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, the Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty head-to-head record is perfectly balanced: two matches, two draws, no goals scored by either side, and identical outcomes home and away. The venue split offers no clear advantage from past meetings, with both fixtures in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage in 2021 ending 0-0. However, current-season Champions League statistics tilt slightly towards Kairat Almaty, who have already played and won two matches in this competition, scoring freely while keeping things relatively tight at the back. Omonia Nicosia, by contrast, enter this tie without 2026 Champions League match practice. Overall, the historical data points to a cautious, evenly matched contest, while recent form suggests Kairat Almaty may carry a small edge in sharpness and attacking rhythm heading into the 2nd Qualifying Round clash at GSP Stadium.

Omonia Nicosia vs Kairat Almaty H2H Statistics updated on 16 July 2026.

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