Paphos vs AEL: match statistics
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Paphos vs AEL: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Paphos plays AEL in First Division (Cyprus). The game is scheduled for September 18, 2026. Venue: Stadio Stelios Kyriakides.
Recent form
Paphos has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.33 points per game. AEL has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Paphos scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.00. AEL scores 1.33 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 3.10 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Paphos's games and 33% of AEL's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Paphos has the higher season xG average, 2.10 to 1.39 per game. Paphos takes 18.0 shots per game, while AEL takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Paphos leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. AEL leads at halftime in 67% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Paphos's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). For AEL, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 3.10 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 67% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
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
| Paphos | AEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 58% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.22 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / game - Paphos · 2 pts / game - AEL
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 scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while AEL keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).
AEL scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Paphos keeps a clean sheet in 100% (3 of 3 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 - Paphos
Over / Under - AEL
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.
AEL is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Paphos · 2 pts / game - AEL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paphos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
AEL - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 46-60 (2 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Paphos
AEL
* 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
| Paphos | Liga | AEL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.33 | 3.10 | ▲ 3.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 57% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 67% | • 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 29% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Paphos's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against AEL. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Paphos and AEL play?
Paphos face AEL on September 18, 2026 in First Division at Stadio Stelios Kyriakides. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Paphos and AEL?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Paphos won 2, AEL won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Paphos vs AEL?
Paphos score 1.33 goals per game on average and AEL 1.33. The First Division average is 3.10 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Paphos's matches and 33% of AEL's.
What form are Paphos and AEL in?
Over the last 5 games Paphos have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and AEL 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paphos vs AEL?
The statistical background for Paphos vs AEL — 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.