Aris beat Omonia 4-2 in a club friendly on 26 September 2026. The match brought together two sides with contrasting recent form. Aris had drawn their last outing against Кармиотисса, while Omonia lost 1-2 to АЕК Ларнака.
Both teams came into this game looking to build momentum. Aris carried an unbeaten run of two matches, having beaten Дигенис Ипсонас 1-0 after their goalless draw. Omonia extended their unbeaten run to three, bouncing back from the defeat with a 3-3 draw against Олимпиакос Пирей.
The result gave Aris something to build on after that heavy 4-1 loss to Omonia Nicosia earlier in September. For Omonia, it was a chance to put behind them the inconsistent form shown across their recent fixtures. They had been all over the place — 3-0 one day, 3-3 the next.
This friendly served as preparation for both clubs as they look ahead to the competitive season. Aris had already faced Унион Берлин in a 2-3 defeat, suggesting they were testing themselves against stronger opposition. Omonia's 3-0 win over Дигенис Ипсонаas showed they could dominate weaker sides.
The 4-2 scoreline reflected an open, attacking encounter. Neither team sat back — both came forward and looked to create chances. It was the kind of game where goals came at both ends, and neither defence could claim to have held firm throughout.
