Cyprus - First DivisionData current as of 17 July 2026

AEK Larnaca vs Apollon: match statistics

AEK Larnaca crest
AEK Larnaca
0 : 1half-time 0:1
Apollon crest
Apollon
150%(1.80)
X28%(3.20)
222%(3.90)

AEK Larnaca displays impressive home form with a 70% win rate at home and an average of 2.3 goals scored per match. The hosts have an advantage in xG (1.64 vs 1.46) and a higher average ball possession in home matches (59%). Apollon is in excellent form with five consecutive victories, but their away statistics are considerably more modest – averaging 1.2 goals per match and only a 60% win rate. AEK Larnaca's goal difference in home matches is +13, which demonstrates the team's solidity at their own stadium. Although Apollon has a 60% clean sheet rate away from home, their lower shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion) could be problematic against hosts who average over two goals per match. Taking all factors into account, AEK Larnaca holds the advantage, although Apollon's good form means a draw also remains a realistic scenario.

AEK Larnaca vs Apollon: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

AEK Larnaca play Apollon in First Division (Cyprus). The match date is 14 February 2026 at 18:00. Final score: 0:1.

Current form

AEK Larnaca: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Apollon: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

AEK Larnaca scores 1.72 and concedes 0.92 goals per match. Apollon scores 1.44 and concedes 1.14. League average: 2.64 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: AEK Larnaca 53%, Apollon 47%. Over 2.5: AEK Larnaca 42%, Apollon 47%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 48%.

xG, shots and style

Apollon has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.47. AEK Larnaca: 11.5 shots per match, Apollon: 12.7.

Match halves

AEK Larnaca: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 0.83. Apollon: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.72.

Goals by minute

AEK Larnaca: 76-90+ (14 goals). Apollon: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

First Division: 2.64 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 48%.

Head-to-head

3 H2H matches: 2-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 67%.

Match description

AEK Larnaca displays impressive home form with a 70% win rate at home and an average of 2.3 goals scored per match. The hosts have an advantage in xG (1.64 vs 1.46) and a higher average ball possession in home matches (59%). Apollon is in excellent form with five consecutive victories, but their away statistics are considerably more modest – averaging 1.2 goals per match and only a 60% win rate. AEK Larnaca's goal difference in home matches is +13, which demonstrates the team's solidity at their own stadium. Although Apollon has a 60% clean sheet rate away from home, their lower shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion) could be problematic against hosts who average over two goals per match. Taking all factors into account, AEK Larnaca holds the advantage, although Apollon's good form means a draw also remains a realistic scenario.

Half-by-half

0 : 1
1st half
0 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

59Possession (%)41
AEK LarnacaApollon
14Shots12
AEK LarnacaApollon
5Shots on target5
AEK LarnacaApollon
1.77xG1.41
AEK LarnacaApollon
6Corners1
AEK LarnacaApollon
74Dangerous attacks41
AEK LarnacaApollon
7Fouls10
AEK LarnacaApollon
2Cards1
AEK LarnacaApollon

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

AEK LarnacaApollon
1.72Goals scored / match1.44
AEK LarnacaApollon
0.92Goals conceded / match1.14
AEK LarnacaApollon
55%Average possession54%
AEK LarnacaApollon
4.5Shots on target / match4.17
AEK LarnacaApollon

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

11.53Shots per match12.69
AEK LarnacaApollon
4.5Shots on target4.17
AEK LarnacaApollon
14.9%Shot conversion11.4%
AEK LarnacaApollon
55%Possession54%
AEK LarnacaApollon
1.47xG for1.53
AEK LarnacaApollon
1.2xG against1.15
AEK LarnacaApollon

Shooting quality

AEK Larnaca: Efficient finishingApollon: Balanced
AEK LarnacaApollon
Accuracy (shots on target)39%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.380.35

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Apollon is 13% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / match - AEK Larnaca · 1.8 pts / match - Apollon

AEK Larnaca
LWDDW
Season result split
56% W25% R19% P
Season (W-D-L)
20-9-7
1.92 pts / match · goal difference +29
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
11-4-3
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
WLWWD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.21Opponent xG: 1.69BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Apollon
WLWWL
Season result split
56% W19% R25% P
Season (W-D-L)
20-7-9
1.86 pts / match · goal difference +11
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
8-5-5
Last 5 away
1-1-3
DWLLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.17Opponent xG: 1.54BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

AEK Larnaca is 19% better for: goals scored per match.

1.72 goals / match - AEK Larnaca · 1.44 goals / match - Apollon

AEK Larnaca is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.92 goals / match - AEK Larnaca · 1.14 goals / match - Apollon

AEK Larnaca scoring profile: very strong

AEK Larnaca scores in 86% of matches (31 of 36 matches), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 39% (14 of 36 matches).

Apollon scoring profile: very strong

Apollon scores in 83% of matches (30 of 36 matches), while AEK Larnaca keeps a clean sheet in 33% (12 of 36 matches).

62Goals scored (season)52
AEK LarnacaApollon
33Goals conceded (season)41
AEK LarnacaApollon
2.64Average goals in match2.58
AEK LarnacaApollon
8Goals scored (last 5)9
AEK LarnacaApollon
7Goals conceded (last 5)9
AEK LarnacaApollon

How often they score at least...

86%1 goal83%
AEK LarnacaApollon
50%2 goals44%
AEK LarnacaApollon
19%3 goals14%
AEK LarnacaApollon
14%4 goals3%
AEK LarnacaApollon

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal61%
AEK LarnacaApollon
17%2 goals33%
AEK LarnacaApollon
6%3 goals14%
AEK LarnacaApollon
3%4 goals3%
AEK LarnacaApollon

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

43%
League average

Goal patterns

17%BTTS at half-time19%
AEK LarnacaApollon
8%BTTS in both halves6%
AEK LarnacaApollon
42%Scored in both halves25%
AEK LarnacaApollon

BTTS and goal count

31%Min. 3 goals and BTTS36%
AEK LarnacaApollon
11%Min. 3 goals without BTTS11%
AEK LarnacaApollon
60%BTTS - last 560%
AEK LarnacaApollon

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

81%Min. 1 goal before half-time78%
AEK LarnacaApollon
28%Min. 2 goals before half-time31%
AEK LarnacaApollon
11%Min. 3 goals before half-time14%
AEK LarnacaApollon

2nd half

83%Min. 1 goal after half-time69%
AEK LarnacaApollon
39%Min. 2 goals after half-time39%
AEK LarnacaApollon
8%Min. 3 goals after half-time19%
AEK LarnacaApollon

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

AEK Larnaca is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.86 pts / match - AEK Larnaca · 1.53 pts / match - Apollon

AEK Larnaca - half-time state
53% leading28% draw19% trailing
Apollon - half-time state
39% leading36% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.86Points per match (1st half)1.53
AEK LarnacaApollon
0.89Goals scored (1st half)0.72
AEK LarnacaApollon
0.36Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
AEK LarnacaApollon
1.25Average goals (1st half)1.22
AEK LarnacaApollon
67%Clean sheet before half-time58%
AEK LarnacaApollon
36%No goal before half-time44%
AEK LarnacaApollon

After half-time (2nd half)

1.61Points per match (2nd half)1.47
AEK LarnacaApollon
0.83Goals scored (2nd half)0.72
AEK LarnacaApollon
0.56Goals conceded (2nd half)0.64
AEK LarnacaApollon
1.39Average goals (2nd half)1.36
AEK LarnacaApollon
56%Clean sheet after half-time61%
AEK LarnacaApollon
36%No goal after half-time47%
AEK LarnacaApollon

AEK Larnaca - second-half results

42% W36% R22% P
67
Half-time points
32
Half-time goals
+19
Goal difference (1st half)
58
Second-half points
+10
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.86
PPG before half-time
Lead holding106%

Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Apollon - second-half results

36% W39% R25% P
55
Half-time points
26
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
53
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.53
PPG before half-time
Lead holding144%

Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

AEK Larnaca - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.200.60
Goals scored / match0.80.8
Goals conceded / match0.21.2
Average goals in match1.02.0
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%20%
No goal20%60%
Goal difference+3-2
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Apollon - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.001.00
Goals scored / match1.40.4
Goals conceded / match0.61.2
Average goals in match2.01.6
1 goal100%60%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal20%60%
Goal difference+4-4
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 7

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

AEK Larnaca
ScoredConceded
9
3
0-15
12
3
16-30
11
7
31-45
8
1
46-60
8
7
61-75
14
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Apollon
ScoredConceded
9
8
0-15
5
4
16-30
12
6
31-45
5
8
46-60
11
6
61-75
10
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.61
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.4 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
99%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-23%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
71%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

AEK Larnaca

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.27
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.53
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-15.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.25
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.28
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
118%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
78%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.32
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

Apollon

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.38
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.08
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.09
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.01
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
122%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
78%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.06
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First Division).

Teams vs league

AEK LarnacaLigaApollon
Average goals in match 2.642.64 2.58
Both teams scored 53%43% 47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 42%48% 47%
Clean sheets 33%31% 39%
Goal before half-time 81%73% 78%
Goal after half-time 83%79% 69%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.64
Average goals per match
43%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.46
Home goals / match
1.18
Away goals / match
+24%
Home attack advantage
+19%
Home defence advantage
+10%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
28%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (3): AEK Larnaca 2 - 1 - 0 Apollon. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 67% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of AEK Larnaca vs Apollon?

The First Division match finished AEK Larnaca 0:1 Apollon. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between AEK Larnaca and Apollon?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches AEK Larnaca won 2, Apollon won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before AEK Larnaca vs Apollon?

AEK Larnaca score 1.72 goals per game on average and Apollon 1.44. The First Division average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 53% of AEK Larnaca's matches and 47% of Apollon's.

What form are AEK Larnaca and Apollon in?

Over the last 5 games AEK Larnaca have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Apollon 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AEK Larnaca vs Apollon?

The statistical background for AEK Larnaca vs Apollon — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.