Apollon vs APOEL: match statistics
APOEL displays significantly better form and efficiency in away matches. The visitors boast an impressive 57% away win rate, have not lost a single away match this season, and have scored as many as 32 goals while conceding only 12. Their average of 2.29 goals per away game and a 19% conversion rate surpass the home parameters of Apollon. Although Apollon has won 4 of their last 5 matches, they have only a 50% win rate and a significant 38% loss rate in home fixtures. APOEL has averaged 2.6 points per game in their last 5 matches and conceded only 1 goal, which confirms their excellent form. The difference in goal difference (+11 for APOEL compared to +1 for Apollon) and the fact that the visitors never leave the pitch without scoring give them the upper hand in this encounter.
Apollon vs APOEL: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Apollon played against APOEL in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Apollon has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. APOEL has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Apollon scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.00. APOEL scores 2.00 and allows 0.75. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Apollon's games and 50% of APOEL's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 56%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
APOEL has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.53 per game. Apollon takes 12.5 shots per game, while APOEL takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Apollon leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. APOEL leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Apollon's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For APOEL, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 46% 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 2.00 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 displays significantly better form and efficiency in away matches. The visitors boast an impressive 57% away win rate, have not lost a single away match this season, and have scored as many as 32 goals while conceding only 12. Their average of 2.29 goals per away game and a 19% conversion rate surpass the home parameters of Apollon. Although Apollon has won 4 of their last 5 matches, they have only a 50% win rate and a significant 38% loss rate in home fixtures. APOEL has averaged 2.6 points per game in their last 5 matches and conceded only 1 goal, which confirms their excellent form. The difference in goal difference (+11 for APOEL compared to +1 for Apollon) and the fact that the visitors never leave the pitch without scoring give them the upper hand 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 | APOEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.37 |
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 10% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Apollon · 2.2 pts / game - APOEL
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 69% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Apollon · 2 goals / game - APOEL
APOEL is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Apollon · 0.75 goals / game - APOEL
Apollon scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while APOEL keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 meczów).
APOEL scores in 88% of games (14 of 16 meczów), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 53% (9 of 17 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 - APOEL
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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Apollon · 1.75 pts / game - APOEL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 53%. 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.
APOEL - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - 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
APOEL
* 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 | APOEL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.18 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 36% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 46% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 35% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 72% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 80% | ▲ 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 Apollon's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against APOEL. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Apollon vs APOEL?
The First Division match finished Apollon 2:1 APOEL. 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 APOEL?
Apollon score 1.18 goals per game on average and APOEL 2.00. The First Division average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Apollon's matches and 50% of APOEL's.
What form are Apollon and APOEL in?
Over the last 5 games Apollon have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and APOEL 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Apollon vs APOEL?
The statistical background for Apollon vs APOEL — 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.