Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon: match statistics
As the league leader, Omonia Nikozja presents impressive home form with 82% victories and only 9% of matches without scoring goals at home. The hosts achieve an average of 2.36 goals per home match while conceding just 0.36, resulting in a goal difference of +22 in matches before their own crowd. Despite an excellent streak of five consecutive victories overall, Apollon presents weaker away form (64% wins) with an average of only 1.18 goals scored on the road. A key factor is also the difference in expected goals: Omonia generates an xG of 1.93 at home with an xGA of 0.92, while Apollon on away turf has an xG of 1.45 with an xGA of 1.04. Omonia's recent overall form (3 losses in 5 matches) raises some concerns, but the home statistics and qualitative advantage before their own crowd speak for a home victory, although Apollon in good disposition may impose difficult conditions. I expect a tight encounter with a slight advantage for Omonia Nikozja.
Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Omonia Nicosia played against Apollon in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on March 2, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Omonia Nicosia has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Apollon has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Omonia Nicosia scores 2.39 goals per game and allows 0.70. Apollon scores 1.39 and allows 0.83. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Omonia Nicosia's games and 30% of Apollon's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 43%, compared with league averages of 39% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Omonia Nicosia has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.56 per game. Omonia Nicosia takes 14.3 shots per game, while Apollon takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Omonia Nicosia leads at halftime in 57% of its games and scores 1.39 goals per game after halftime. Apollon leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Omonia Nicosia's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Apollon, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 39% of games, and 47% 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
As the league leader, Omonia Nikozja presents impressive home form with 82% victories and only 9% of matches without scoring goals at home. The hosts achieve an average of 2.36 goals per home match while conceding just 0.36, resulting in a goal difference of +22 in matches before their own crowd. Despite an excellent streak of five consecutive victories overall, Apollon presents weaker away form (64% wins) with an average of only 1.18 goals scored on the road. A key factor is also the difference in expected goals: Omonia generates an xG of 1.93 at home with an xGA of 0.92, while Apollon on away turf has an xG of 1.45 with an xGA of 1.04. Omonia's recent overall form (3 losses in 5 matches) raises some concerns, but the home statistics and qualitative advantage before their own crowd speak for a home victory, although Apollon in good disposition may impose difficult conditions. I expect a tight encounter with a slight advantage for Omonia Nikozja.
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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
| Omonia Nicosia | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.31 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Omonia Nicosia · 3 pts / game - Apollon
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.
Omonia Nicosia is 72% better for: goals scored per game.
2.39 goals / game - Omonia Nicosia · 1.39 goals / game - Apollon
Omonia Nicosia is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.7 goals / game - Omonia Nicosia · 0.83 goals / game - Apollon
Omonia Nicosia scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 57% (13 of 23 meczów).
Apollon scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while Omonia Nicosia keeps a clean sheet in 57% (13 of 23 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 - Omonia Nicosia
Over / Under - Apollon
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.
Omonia Nicosia is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.96 pts / game - Omonia Nicosia · 1.57 pts / game - Apollon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Omonia Nicosia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 74%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Omonia Nicosia
Apollon
* 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
| Omonia Nicosia | Liga | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.09 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 39% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 47% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 34% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Omonia Nicosia's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Apollon. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon?
The First Division match finished Omonia Nicosia 1:1 Apollon. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon?
Omonia Nicosia score 2.39 goals per game on average and Apollon 1.39. The First Division average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Omonia Nicosia's matches and 30% of Apollon's.
What form are Omonia Nicosia and Apollon in?
Over the last 5 games Omonia Nicosia have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Apollon 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon?
The statistical background for Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon — 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.