Apollon vs Paphos: match statistics
Paphos demonstrates significantly superior form as the table leader, boasting 11 seasonal victories and an impressive 30:10 goal difference. The visiting team stands out for their away efficiency—71% win rate, 18% shot conversion, and a 0% FTS rate on the road. Apollon occupies 6th place with a home goal difference of 0 and a high 43% home loss rate. The hosts' recent form is average (1.6 PPG), while Paphos maintains a solid 2.0 PPG. Although the xG statistics are close (1.47 for visitors vs 1.49 for hosts), the visitors' significantly better scoring efficiency points to a Paphos win. Given all metrics, I expect a decisive victory for the leader on the road.
Apollon vs Paphos: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Apollon played against Paphos in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Apollon has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Paphos has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Apollon scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.07. Paphos scores 2.14 and allows 0.71. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 27% of Apollon's games and 43% of Paphos's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 57%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Paphos has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.46 per game. Apollon takes 11.7 shots per game, while Paphos takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Apollon leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Paphos leads at halftime in 71% and scores 1.14 after halftime.
When the teams score
Apollon's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Paphos, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 37% 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 1.00 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
Paphos demonstrates significantly superior form as the table leader, boasting 11 seasonal victories and an impressive 30:10 goal difference. The visiting team stands out for their away efficiency—71% win rate, 18% shot conversion, and a 0% FTS rate on the road. Apollon occupies 6th place with a home goal difference of 0 and a high 43% home loss rate. The hosts' recent form is average (1.6 PPG), while Paphos maintains a solid 2.0 PPG. Although the xG statistics are close (1.47 for visitors vs 1.49 for hosts), the visitors' significantly better scoring efficiency points to a Paphos win. Given all metrics, I expect a decisive victory for the leader on the road.
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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 | Paphos | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.44 |
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.
Paphos is 63% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Apollon · 2.6 pts / game - Paphos
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.
Paphos is 89% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Apollon · 2.14 goals / game - Paphos
Paphos is 51% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.07 goals / game - Apollon · 0.71 goals / game - Paphos
Apollon scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Paphos keeps a clean sheet in 50% (7 of 14 meczów).
Paphos scores in 93% of games (13 of 14 meczów), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 53% (8 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 - Apollon
Over / Under - Paphos
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.
Paphos is 127% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / game - Apollon · 2.43 pts / game - Paphos
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Paphos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 71% of games and wins 79%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Paphos
* 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 | Paphos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.20 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 37% | ▲ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 35% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 71% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 81% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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
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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Paphos. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Apollon vs Paphos?
The First Division match finished Apollon 2:1 Paphos. 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 Paphos?
Apollon score 1.13 goals per game on average and Paphos 2.14. The First Division average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Apollon's matches and 43% of Paphos's.
What form are Apollon and Paphos in?
Over the last 5 games Apollon have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Paphos 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Apollon vs Paphos?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Apollon vs Paphos: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.