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Hearts v Omonia Nicosia: Pick of the stats

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  • Hearts have never previously faced Cypriot opponents, while it is also the first time Omonia have played a Scottish side.

  • Omonia have played British teams four times - losing home and away to Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United but beating Linfield on aggregate.

  • Both sides finished third in their domestic leagues last season, but Omonia are currently sixth in the Cyprus First Division and Hearts second bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

  • Hearts ended a run of four home games this season without a win by beating St Mirren 4-0 on Saturday.

  • Omonia's 1-0 home defeat by Enosis was their third loss in five outings, which include two away from home without scoring.

  • Hearts started their Conference League campaign with a 2-1 win away to Dinamo Minsk, while Omonia beat Vikingur 4-0 at home.