APOEL vs Anorthosis: match statistics
APOEL displays significantly better home form with 50% wins at home and an impressive goal difference of +9 in home matches. The team scores an average of 1.58 goals per home game while conceding only 0.83, confirming defensive solidity (42% clean sheets). Anorthosis has very poor away statistics - only 25% wins away, 58% losses, and a negative goal difference of -12. The visitors are unable to attack effectively away (averaging only 0.58 goals per game, 58% of matches without a goal scored), and their average xG (1.12) is significantly lower than APOEL's xG (1.89). APOEL's advantage in possession (59% vs 49%) and significantly better shot accuracy (5.33 vs 2.58 shots on target per match) further confirm the clear dominance of the hosts. All key indicators point to a certain victory for APOEL in front of their home crowd.
APOEL vs Anorthosis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
APOEL played against Anorthosis in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
APOEL has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Anorthosis has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
APOEL scores 1.79 goals per game and allows 1.00. Anorthosis scores 0.83 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of APOEL's games and 42% of Anorthosis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 33%, compared with league averages of 39% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
APOEL has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.27 per game. APOEL takes 13.9 shots per game, while Anorthosis takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
APOEL leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Anorthosis leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
APOEL's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). For Anorthosis, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 39% 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 displays significantly better home form with 50% wins at home and an impressive goal difference of +9 in home matches. The team scores an average of 1.58 goals per home game while conceding only 0.83, confirming defensive solidity (42% clean sheets). Anorthosis has very poor away statistics - only 25% wins away, 58% losses, and a negative goal difference of -12. The visitors are unable to attack effectively away (averaging only 0.58 goals per game, 58% of matches without a goal scored), and their average xG (1.12) is significantly lower than APOEL's xG (1.89). APOEL's advantage in possession (59% vs 49%) and significantly better shot accuracy (5.33 vs 2.58 shots on target per match) further confirm the clear dominance of the hosts. All key indicators point to a certain victory for APOEL in front of their home crowd.
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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
| APOEL | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.25 |
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.
Anorthosis is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - APOEL · 1.6 pts / game - Anorthosis
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 116% better for: goals scored per game.
1.79 goals / game - APOEL · 0.83 goals / game - Anorthosis
APOEL is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - APOEL · 1.33 goals / game - Anorthosis
APOEL scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Anorthosis keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 meczów).
Anorthosis scores in 58% of games (14 of 24 meczów), while APOEL keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 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 - Anorthosis
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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - APOEL · 1 pts / game - Anorthosis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
APOEL - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Anorthosis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* 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 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Anorthosis
* 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 | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.79 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 39% | ▲ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 33% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 80% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
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 APOEL's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Anorthosis. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of APOEL vs Anorthosis?
The First Division match finished APOEL 0:2 Anorthosis. 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 Anorthosis?
APOEL score 1.79 goals per game on average and Anorthosis 0.83. The First Division average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 54% of APOEL's matches and 42% of Anorthosis's.
What form are APOEL and Anorthosis in?
Over the last 5 games APOEL have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Anorthosis 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for APOEL vs Anorthosis?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.