APOEL vs Akritas: match statistics
APOEL presents decidedly better form, especially in home matches, where they have won 50% of games and kept a clean sheet in half of them. The hosts boast an impressive home goal difference of +8, averaging 1.75 goals scored against just 0.75 conceded. Akritas performs much worse in away games, with a negative goal difference of -3, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match and failing to score in 38% of fixtures. APOEL's advantage is also evident in xG statistics (1.93 vs 0.99) and ball possession (59% vs 41%). Recent form also favors the hosts—2.2 points per game in the last five matches compared to just 1.2 points for Akritas. Taking all these factors into account, APOEL holds a clear edge and should secure three points in this match.
APOEL vs Akritas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
APOEL played against Akritas in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on January 10, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
APOEL has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Akritas has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
APOEL scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.73. Akritas scores 0.94 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of APOEL's games and 31% of Akritas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 50%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
APOEL has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 0.99 per game. APOEL takes 14.1 shots per game, while Akritas takes 7.4.
First-half and second-half trends
APOEL leads at halftime in 53% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Akritas leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
APOEL's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Akritas, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 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
APOEL presents decidedly better form, especially in home matches, where they have won 50% of games and kept a clean sheet in half of them. The hosts boast an impressive home goal difference of +8, averaging 1.75 goals scored against just 0.75 conceded. Akritas performs much worse in away games, with a negative goal difference of -3, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match and failing to score in 38% of fixtures. APOEL's advantage is also evident in xG statistics (1.93 vs 0.99) and ball possession (59% vs 41%). Recent form also favors the hosts—2.2 points per game in the last five matches compared to just 1.2 points for Akritas. Taking all these factors into account, APOEL holds a clear edge and should secure three points in this match.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| APOEL | Akritas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.32 |
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.
APOEL is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - APOEL · 1.4 pts / game - Akritas
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.
APOEL is 113% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - APOEL · 0.94 goals / game - Akritas
APOEL is 123% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.73 goals / game - APOEL · 1.63 goals / game - Akritas
APOEL scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 meczów), while Akritas keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
Akritas scores in 56% of games (9 of 16 meczów), while APOEL keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 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 - APOEL
Over / Under - Akritas
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.
APOEL is 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - APOEL · 1.19 pts / game - Akritas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
APOEL - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Akritas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
APOEL
Akritas
* 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
| APOEL | Liga | Akritas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.73 | 2.54 | • 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 38% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 35% | ▼ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 71% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 81% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from APOEL's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Akritas. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of APOEL vs Akritas?
The First Division match finished APOEL 2:1 Akritas. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before APOEL vs Akritas?
APOEL score 2.00 goals per game on average and Akritas 0.94. The First Division average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 47% of APOEL's matches and 31% of Akritas's.
What form are APOEL and Akritas in?
Over the last 5 games APOEL have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Akritas 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for APOEL vs Akritas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for APOEL vs Akritas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.