Cyprus - Second DivisionData current as of September 07, 2026

Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou: match statistics

Nea Salamis crest
Nea Salamis
1 : 0half-time 1:0
MEAP Nisou crest
MEAP Nisou
170%(1.28)
X20%(5.10)
210%(8.90)

Nea Salamis is displaying dominant form as the league leaders with an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and no losses this season. The hosts win 71% of their home matches, keeping clean sheets at the same rate, while averaging just 0.29 goals conceded per game. MEAP Nisou occupies a distant 7th place with a 6-3-6 record and defensive issues, conceding an average of 1.57 goals away. The quality gap between the teams is vast – Nea Salamis boasts a positive goal difference of +8 at home, while the visitors have a negative -2 away. Recent form confirms the hosts' superiority: 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, whereas MEAP Nisou has averaged only 1.4 points per match in this period. All indicators, including higher xG (2.06 vs 1.83), better efficiency and ball possession (60% vs 55%), clearly point to a certain Nea Salamis victory.

Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Nea Salamis played against MEAP Nisou in Second Division (Cyprus). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Nea Salamis has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. MEAP Nisou has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Nea Salamis scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 0.33. MEAP Nisou scores 1.20 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 27% of Nea Salamis's games and 53% of MEAP Nisou's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 53%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Nea Salamis has the higher season xG average, 2.01 to 1.66 per game. Nea Salamis takes 13.4 shots per game, while MEAP Nisou takes 9.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Nea Salamis leads at halftime in 53% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. MEAP Nisou leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.47 after halftime.

When the teams score

Nea Salamis's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For MEAP Nisou, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Second Division games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 44% 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 5.00 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

Nea Salamis is displaying dominant form as the league leaders with an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and no losses this season. The hosts win 71% of their home matches, keeping clean sheets at the same rate, while averaging just 0.29 goals conceded per game. MEAP Nisou occupies a distant 7th place with a 6-3-6 record and defensive issues, conceding an average of 1.57 goals away. The quality gap between the teams is vast – Nea Salamis boasts a positive goal difference of +8 at home, while the visitors have a negative -2 away. Recent form confirms the hosts' superiority: 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, whereas MEAP Nisou has averaged only 1.4 points per match in this period. All indicators, including higher xG (2.06 vs 1.83), better efficiency and ball possession (60% vs 55%), clearly point to a certain Nea Salamis victory.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

58Possession (%)42
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
11Shots5
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
9Shots on target3
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
1.81xG0.86
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
2Corners0
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
67Dangerous attacks45
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
25Fouls17
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0Cards0
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
1.8Goals scored / game1.2
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0.33Goals allowed / game1.8
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
47%Average possession46%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
4.8Shots on target / game3.6
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.4Shots per game9.47
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
4.8Shots on target3.6
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
13.4%Shot conversion12.7%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
47%Possession46%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
2.01xG for1.66
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0.91xG against1.5
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

Shooting quality

Nea Salamis: Counter-attackingMEAP Nisou: Counter-attacking
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
Accuracy (shots on target)36%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.150.18
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.380.33

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Nea Salamis is 86% better for: last-5 form.

2.6 pts / game - Nea Salamis · 1.4 pts / game - MEAP Nisou

Nea Salamis
WDWWW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
87% W13% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
13-2-0
2.73 pts / game · goal difference +22
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
5-2-0
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WWWDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 0.0xG: 1.88Opponent xG: 0.93BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 0%
MEAP Nisou
WLDWL
Season result split
40% W20% R40% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-3-6
1.40 pts / game · goal difference -9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-3-1
Last 5 away
2-2-1
WDWDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.59Opponent xG: 1.48BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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 50% better for: goals scored per game.

1.8 goals / game - Nea Salamis · 1.2 goals / game - MEAP Nisou

Nea Salamis is 445% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.33 goals / game - Nea Salamis · 1.8 goals / game - MEAP Nisou

Nea Salamis scoring profile: very strong

Nea Salamis scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 meczów), while MEAP Nisou keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 meczów).

MEAP Nisou scoring profile: mixed

MEAP Nisou scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Nea Salamis keeps a clean sheet in 73% (11 of 15 meczów).

27Goals scored (season)18
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
5Goals conceded (season)27
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
2.13Average goals per game3
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
8Goals scored (last 5)4
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0Goals conceded (last 5)9
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

How often they score at least...

87%1 goal73%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
67%2 goals27%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
20%3 goals13%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
7%4 goals7%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

How often they concede at least...

27%1 goal73%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
7%2 goals47%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0%3 goals27%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0%4 goals13%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

* 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.

47%
League average

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time33%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
7%BTTS in both halves0%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
53%Scored in both halves20%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

BTTS and goal count

27%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
7%Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0%BTTS - last 520%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

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.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time80%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
27%Min. 2 goals before half-time60%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
7%Min. 3 goals before half-time20%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

2nd half

73%Min. 1 goal after half-time73%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
27%Min. 2 goals after half-time40%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
7%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

Game halveswhen 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 72% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2.07 pts / game - Nea Salamis · 1.2 pts / game - MEAP Nisou

Nea Salamis - half-time state
53% leading47% draw0% trailing
MEAP Nisou - half-time state
27% leading40% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2.07Points per game (1st half)1.2
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0.87Goals scored (1st half)0.73
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0.2Goals conceded (1st half)1
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
1.07Average goals (1st half)1.73
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
80%Clean sheet before half-time40%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
33%No goal before half-time47%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

After half-time (2nd half)

2.33Points per game (2nd half)1.13
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0.93Goals scored (2nd half)0.47
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
0.13Goals conceded (2nd half)0.8
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
1.07Average goals (2nd half)1.27
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
87%Clean sheet after half-time53%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou
27%No goal after half-time60%
Nea SalamisMEAP Nisou

Nea Salamis - second-half results

67% W33% R0% P
31
Half-time points
13
Half-time goals
+10
Goal difference (1st half)
35
Second-half points
+12
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.07
PPG before half-time
Lead holding164%

Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 87%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

MEAP Nisou - second-half results

27% W33% R40% P
18
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
17
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.20
PPG before half-time
Lead holding148%

Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Nea Salamis - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.202.20
Goals scored / game0.80.8
Goals allowed / game0.00.0
Average goals per game0.80.8
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%100%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+4+4
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
MEAP Nisou - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.600.60
Goals scored / game0.80.0
Goals allowed / game1.00.8
Average goals per game1.80.8
1 goal80%40%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%100%
Goal difference-1-4
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Nea Salamis
ScoredConceded
3
1
0-15
5
1
16-30
5
1
31-45
2
0
46-60
3
2
61-75
9
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.

MEAP Nisou
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
3
4
16-30
6
9
31-45
1
2
46-60
2
4
61-75
4
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.56
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.8 : 0.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
101%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
40%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+95%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
64%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Nea Salamis

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.10
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.37
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.21
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.58
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
145%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
25%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.13
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

MEAP Nisou

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.16
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.76
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+7.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.46
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.30
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
92%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
145%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Second Division).

Teams vs league

Nea SalamisLigaMEAP Nisou
Average goals per game 2.132.54 3.00
Both teams scored 27%47% 53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%44% 53%
Clean sheets 73%30% 27%
Goal before half-time 67%70% 80%
Goal after half-time 73%77% 73%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.54
Average goals per game
47%
Both teams scored
44%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
30%
Clean sheets
1.24
Home goals / game
1.30
Away goals / game
+-5%
Home attack advantage
+-5%
Home defensive advantage
+-8%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
39%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Other recorded players

Konstantinos Anthimou⚽ 1

Away team

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Nea SalamisGoalKonstantinos Anthimou

Head-to-head

Record from Nea Salamis's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against MEAP Nisou. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

MEAP Nisou
1 : 4
Nea Salamis

FAQ

What was the result of Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou?

The Second Division match finished Nea Salamis 1:0 MEAP Nisou. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou?

Nea Salamis score 1.80 goals per game on average and MEAP Nisou 1.20. The Second Division average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Nea Salamis's matches and 53% of MEAP Nisou's.

What form are Nea Salamis and MEAP Nisou in?

Over the last 5 games Nea Salamis have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and MEAP Nisou 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.