Apollon vs AEL: match statistics
Apollon is displaying significantly better form, especially at their home stadium, where they have won 67% of matches and kept a clean sheet in half of their games. The hosts are in excellent condition with four victories in their last five matches (2.6 points per game), while AEL has been performing much worse with only 1.2 points per game in the same period. The away statistics for the visitors are alarming – they lose half of their away matches, fail to score in 50% of their away games, and have a negative goal difference (-8). Apollon also dominates in key parameters: an advantage in possession (57% vs 44%), higher shot accuracy (11% vs 14% despite a significantly higher number of attempts), and a better expected goals (1.67 vs 0.99). The difference in the quality of play, especially considering Apollon's home advantage, points to a clear favorite in this encounter.
Apollon vs AEL: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Apollon played against AEL in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Apollon has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. AEL has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Apollon scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 0.83. AEL scores 1.21 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Apollon's games and 33% of AEL's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 50%, compared with league averages of 39% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Apollon has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.12 per game. Apollon takes 12.7 shots per game, while AEL takes 8.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Apollon leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. AEL leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Apollon's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For AEL, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 39% of games, and 47% 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 4.00 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
Apollon is displaying significantly better form, especially at their home stadium, where they have won 67% of matches and kept a clean sheet in half of their games. The hosts are in excellent condition with four victories in their last five matches (2.6 points per game), while AEL has been performing much worse with only 1.2 points per game in the same period. The away statistics for the visitors are alarming – they lose half of their away matches, fail to score in 50% of their away games, and have a negative goal difference (-8). Apollon also dominates in key parameters: an advantage in possession (57% vs 44%), higher shot accuracy (11% vs 14% despite a significantly higher number of attempts), and a better expected goals (1.67 vs 0.99). The difference in the quality of play, especially considering Apollon's home advantage, points to a clear favorite in this encounter.
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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
| Apollon | AEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.39 |
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.
Apollon is 117% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Apollon · 1.2 pts / game - AEL
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.
Apollon is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Apollon · 1.21 goals / game - AEL
Apollon is 71% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Apollon · 1.42 goals / game - AEL
Apollon scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while AEL keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
AEL scores in 58% of games (14 of 24 meczów), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 54% (13 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 - Apollon
Over / Under - AEL
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.
Apollon is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.54 pts / game - Apollon · 1.13 pts / game - AEL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
AEL - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +2 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Apollon
AEL
* 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
| Apollon | Liga | AEL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.21 | 2.56 | • 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 39% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 54% | 33% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Apollon's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against AEL. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Apollon vs AEL?
The First Division match finished Apollon 2:1 AEL. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Apollon vs AEL?
Apollon score 1.38 goals per game on average and AEL 1.21. The First Division average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Apollon's matches and 33% of AEL's.
What form are Apollon and AEL in?
Over the last 5 games Apollon have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and AEL 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Apollon vs AEL?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Apollon vs AEL: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.