Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis: match statistics
Nea Salamis boasts exceptional form as the league leader with a record of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, making them the clear favorite for this fixture. Their away dominance is impressive: a 100% win rate, a streak of 7 consecutive victories, and an average of 2.14 goals scored per match against just 0.43 conceded. Ayia Napa, despite a solid table position, posts significantly more modest home statistics: a 50% win rate, an average of 0.83 goals scored, and only 1 total goal per match on home turf. The gap in offensive quality is distinct—the visitors average 6.8 shots on target on the road compared to 2 for the hosts in home games. Considering the qualitative advantage, form, and goal difference (+12 for the visitors vs +4 for the hosts), Nea Salamis has a real chance to continue their winning streak.
Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ayia Napa played against Nea Salamis in Second Division (Cyprus). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Ayia Napa has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Nea Salamis has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Ayia Napa scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 0.92. Nea Salamis scores 1.77 and allows 0.38. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Ayia Napa's games and 31% of Nea Salamis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 38%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nea Salamis has the higher season xG average, 2.07 to 1.16 per game. Ayia Napa takes 4.5 shots per game, while Nea Salamis takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Ayia Napa leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Nea Salamis leads at halftime in 46% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ayia Napa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Nea Salamis, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Second Division games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Nea Salamis boasts exceptional form as the league leader with a record of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, making them the clear favorite for this fixture. Their away dominance is impressive: a 100% win rate, a streak of 7 consecutive victories, and an average of 2.14 goals scored per match against just 0.43 conceded. Ayia Napa, despite a solid table position, posts significantly more modest home statistics: a 50% win rate, an average of 0.83 goals scored, and only 1 total goal per match on home turf. The gap in offensive quality is distinct—the visitors average 6.8 shots on target on the road compared to 2 for the hosts in home games. Considering the qualitative advantage, form, and goal difference (+12 for the visitors vs +4 for the hosts), Nea Salamis has a real chance to continue their winning streak.
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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
| Ayia Napa | Nea Salamis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.26 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.86 | 0.33 |
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.
Nea Salamis is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Ayia Napa · 2.6 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.
Nea Salamis is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Ayia Napa · 1.77 goals / game - Nea Salamis
Nea Salamis is 142% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.92 goals / game - Ayia Napa · 0.38 goals / game - Nea Salamis
Ayia Napa scores in 69% of games (9 of 13 meczów), while Nea Salamis keeps a clean sheet in 69% (9 of 13 meczów).
Nea Salamis scores in 85% of games (11 of 13 meczów), while Ayia Napa keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 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 - Ayia Napa
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.
Nea Salamis is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Ayia Napa · 1.92 pts / game - Nea Salamis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ayia Napa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Nea Salamis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 85%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Ayia Napa
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 (Second Division).
Teams vs league
| Ayia Napa | Liga | Nea Salamis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 46% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 31% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 65% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 78% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis?
The Second Division match finished Ayia Napa 0:2 Nea Salamis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis?
Ayia Napa score 1.46 goals per game on average and Nea Salamis 1.77. The Second Division average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Ayia Napa's matches and 31% of Nea Salamis's.
What form are Ayia Napa and Nea Salamis in?
Over the last 5 games Ayia Napa have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Nea Salamis 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis?
The statistical background for Ayia Napa 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.