Apollon vs Nea Salamis: match statistics
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Apollon vs Nea Salamis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Apollon plays Nea Salamis in First Division (Cyprus). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Alphamega Stadium.
Recent form
Apollon has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Nea Salamis has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Apollon scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.20. Nea Salamis scores 1.80 and allows 2.20. Games in this league average 3.00 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Apollon's games and 80% of Nea Salamis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 100%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 69% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nea Salamis has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.13 per game. Apollon takes 8.0 shots per game, while Nea Salamis takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Apollon leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Nea Salamis leads at halftime in 40% and scores 1.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
Apollon's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Nea Salamis, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 3.00 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 69% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Nea Salamis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.56 | 0.53 |
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 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Apollon · 0.8 pts / game - Nea Salamis
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 11% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Apollon · 1.8 goals / game - Nea Salamis
Apollon is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Apollon · 2.2 goals / game - Nea Salamis
Apollon scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Nea Salamis keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
Nea Salamis scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 games), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
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 - Nea Salamis
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Apollon · 1.2 pts / game - Nea Salamis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Nea Salamis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| 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 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Apollon
Nea Salamis
* 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 | Nea Salamis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.20 | 3.00 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 60% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 69% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 26% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 89% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Apollon and Nea Salamis play?
Apollon face Nea Salamis on October 17, 2026 in First Division at Alphamega Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Apollon vs Nea Salamis?
Apollon score 2.00 goals per game on average and Nea Salamis 1.80. The First Division average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 69% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Apollon's matches and 80% of Nea Salamis's.
What form are Apollon and Nea Salamis in?
Over the last 5 games Apollon have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Nea Salamis 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Apollon vs Nea Salamis?
The statistical background for Apollon vs Nea Salamis — 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.