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Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

Kairat Almaty and Omonia Nicosia meet at Almaty Central Stadium in Almaty on 29 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This return fixture will decide who progresses in the 2026 campaign, with Kairat looking to overturn the deficit from the first leg and Omonia aiming to protect their advantage.

With qualification on the line, this tie carries significant stakes for both clubs in sporting and financial terms. The Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia stats underline a developing European rivalry, as the sides meet again in continental competition with a place in the next Champions League qualifying stage at stake.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Kairat Almaty and Omonia Nicosia is finely balanced, reflecting several tight contests in European competition.

  • Previous meetings: 3
  • Kairat Almaty wins: 0
  • Draws: 2
  • Omonia Nicosia wins: 1

Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia Timeline & Historical Context

The Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia timeline in European competition begins on 16 September 2021 in the UEFA Europa Conference League Group Stage - 1. On that date at Ortalıq Stadion in Almaty, Kairat hosted Omonia and the match finished 0-0 (half-time 0-0), setting the tone for a closely matched rivalry.

Their next meeting came on 9 December 2021 in the same competition, this time in Group Stage - 6 at Neo GSP in Levkosía. Once again, the teams could not be separated, with Omonia Nicosia 0-0 Kairat Almaty (half-time 0-0). Two goalless draws in the 2021 UEFA Europa Conference League underlined how evenly matched the sides were at that stage.

The rivalry moved up a tier in European competition on 22 July 2026, when they met in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round at GSP Stadium in Nicosia. On that occasion, Omonia Nicosia, playing at home, defeated Kairat Almaty 1-0 (half-time 1-0). That first-leg result gives Omonia the edge heading into the Almaty return, and it marks the only decisive victory so far in the Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia timeline.

Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight how tight this pairing has been, with only one goal separating the teams across all meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Kairat Almaty 0 - 1 Omonia Nicosia
  • Average Goals per Match: Kairat Almaty 0.00 vs Omonia Nicosia 0.33

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Kairat Almaty’s stadium: 1 match played here — Kairat Almaty won 0 (as home side), Omonia Nicosia won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Omonia Nicosia’s stadium: 2 matches played here — Omonia Nicosia won 1 (as home side), Kairat Almaty won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 22 July 2026: Omonia Nicosia 1-0 Kairat Almaty (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round
  • 9 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 Kairat Almaty Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date, Kairat Almaty have played 3 matches, showing a mixed but competitive profile. They have 2 wins and 1 defeat, scoring 4 goals and conceding 2, with their attack averaging 1.3 goals per game and their defence allowing 0.7 on average. At home, Kairat have scored 2 and conceded 1 in their single fixture, while away they have also scored 2 and conceded 1 across two matches. They have recorded 1 clean sheet and failed to score once, with a notable 4-2-3-1 formation used in all their Champions League outings so far.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Omonia Nicosia Matches Results and Stats

Omonia Nicosia’s 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign so far consists of 1 match, the 1-0 home win over Kairat Almaty in the first leg of this tie. That result gives them a perfect record in terms of wins, with 1 goal scored and none conceded, and an average of 1.0 goal for and 0.0 against per match. They have kept a clean sheet in that fixture and have not failed to score, operating in a 4-3-3 system that delivered both defensive solidity and just enough attacking edge.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across three competitive meetings, the historical record leans slightly towards Omonia Nicosia, who hold 1 win and 2 draws, with a combined goal difference of 1-0 in their favour. Two goalless draws in the 2021 UEFA Europa Conference League showed how evenly matched these sides can be, while the 1-0 home victory for Omonia in the 2026 UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round first leg has given the Cypriot side a narrow edge. Kairat Almaty’s season-to-date Champions League numbers indicate a capable attack and generally solid defence, particularly at home, while Omonia’s perfect early record and clean sheet underline their efficiency. Taken together, the stats suggest a tight second leg in Almaty, with Kairat needing to convert territorial and attacking pressure into goals, and Omonia looking to leverage their defensive organisation and aggregate lead.

Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.

Kairat Almaty vs Omonia Nicosia: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview