AEL vs Omonia Nicosia: match statistics
Omonia Nicosia is the clear favorite in this clash, sitting at the top of the table with an impressive record of 11 wins this season. The visitors display significantly better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.25 goals per away match while conceding just 0.75, translating to a +12 goal difference. xG statistics also favor Omonia (1.86 xG For vs 1.12 xG Against), while AEL has balanced metrics (1.18 xG For vs 1.01 xG Against). The hosts win only 50% of their home matches and have a negative goal difference in their last five games, which, combined with Omonia's 63% away win rate and excellent form (2 points per game in the last 5 matches), makes an away win the most likely scenario. Additionally, Omonia keeps a clean sheet in half of their away matches, giving them a solid defensive advantage given AEL's average of just 1.75 goals scored at home.
AEL vs Omonia Nicosia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
AEL played against Omonia Nicosia in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on January 9, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
AEL has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Omonia Nicosia has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
AEL scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.38. Omonia Nicosia scores 2.38 and allows 0.63. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of AEL's games and 38% of Omonia Nicosia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 69%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Omonia Nicosia has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.05 per game. AEL takes 7.8 shots per game, while Omonia Nicosia takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
AEL leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Omonia Nicosia leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
AEL's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Omonia Nicosia, it is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Omonia Nicosia is the clear favorite in this clash, sitting at the top of the table with an impressive record of 11 wins this season. The visitors display significantly better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.25 goals per away match while conceding just 0.75, translating to a +12 goal difference. xG statistics also favor Omonia (1.86 xG For vs 1.12 xG Against), while AEL has balanced metrics (1.18 xG For vs 1.01 xG Against). The hosts win only 50% of their home matches and have a negative goal difference in their last five games, which, combined with Omonia's 63% away win rate and excellent form (2 points per game in the last 5 matches), makes an away win the most likely scenario. Additionally, Omonia keeps a clean sheet in half of their away matches, giving them a solid defensive advantage given AEL's average of just 1.75 goals scored at home.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| AEL | Omonia Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.40 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Omonia Nicosia is 63% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - AEL · 2.6 pts / game - Omonia Nicosia
Goals— how 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.
Omonia Nicosia is 90% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - AEL · 2.38 goals / game - Omonia Nicosia
Omonia Nicosia is 119% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - AEL · 0.63 goals / game - Omonia Nicosia
AEL scores in 56% of games (9 of 16 meczów), while Omonia Nicosia keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 of 16 meczów).
Omonia Nicosia scores in 88% of games (14 of 16 meczów), while AEL keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AEL
Over / Under - Omonia Nicosia
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Omonia Nicosia is 66% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - AEL · 1.88 pts / game - Omonia Nicosia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AEL - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Omonia Nicosia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 69%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
AEL
Omonia Nicosia
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First Division).
Teams vs league
| AEL | Liga | Omonia Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.63 | 2.55 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 38% | • 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 49% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 31% | 35% | ▲ 56% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 71% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from AEL's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Omonia Nicosia. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of AEL vs Omonia Nicosia?
The First Division match finished AEL 0:2 Omonia Nicosia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before AEL vs Omonia Nicosia?
AEL score 1.25 goals per game on average and Omonia Nicosia 2.38. The First Division average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 31% of AEL's matches and 38% of Omonia Nicosia's.
What form are AEL and Omonia Nicosia in?
Over the last 5 games AEL have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Omonia Nicosia 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AEL vs Omonia Nicosia?
The statistical background for AEL vs Omonia Nicosia — 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.