Paphos vs Anorthosis: match statistics
Paphos statistically outperforms Anorthosis in every aspect. The hosts are 4th in the table with an impressive 73% win rate at home, while the visitors are in 10th place with only 27% away wins. Paphos has scored 40 goals this season while conceding only 22, resulting in a +14 goal difference in home matches, whereas Anorthosis has a -12 away record (17 scored, 32 conceded). The hosts' form is solid with 3 wins in their last 5 matches, and their home scoring efficiency is 2.09 goals per match, while the visitors average only 0.64 goals per away game. Additionally, Anorthosis fails to score in 55% of their away matches, which, combined with Paphos' dominant home form (60% possession, 4.36 shots on target per match), makes the hosts the clear favorite for this encounter.
Paphos vs Anorthosis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Paphos played against Anorthosis in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Paphos has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Anorthosis has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Paphos scores 1.82 goals per game and allows 1.00. Anorthosis scores 0.77 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Paphos's games and 45% of Anorthosis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 32%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Paphos has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.24 per game. Paphos takes 10.8 shots per game, while Anorthosis takes 9.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Paphos leads at halftime in 55% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Anorthosis leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.41 after halftime.
When the teams score
Paphos's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (15 goals). For Anorthosis, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Paphos statistically outperforms Anorthosis in every aspect. The hosts are 4th in the table with an impressive 73% win rate at home, while the visitors are in 10th place with only 27% away wins. Paphos has scored 40 goals this season while conceding only 22, resulting in a +14 goal difference in home matches, whereas Anorthosis has a -12 away record (17 scored, 32 conceded). The hosts' form is solid with 3 wins in their last 5 matches, and their home scoring efficiency is 2.09 goals per match, while the visitors average only 0.64 goals per away game. Additionally, Anorthosis fails to score in 55% of their away matches, which, combined with Paphos' dominant home form (60% possession, 4.36 shots on target per match), makes the hosts the clear favorite for this encounter.
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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
| Paphos | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.25 |
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.
Anorthosis is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Paphos · 1.4 pts / game - Anorthosis
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 136% better for: goals scored per game.
1.82 goals / game - Paphos · 0.77 goals / game - Anorthosis
Paphos is 45% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Paphos · 1.45 goals / game - Anorthosis
Paphos scores in 91% of games (20 of 22 meczów), while Anorthosis keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
Anorthosis scores in 59% of games (13 of 22 meczów), while Paphos keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 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 - Paphos
Over / Under - Anorthosis
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 120% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Paphos · 0.91 pts / game - Anorthosis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paphos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Anorthosis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Anorthosis
* 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 | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.82 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 38% | ▲ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 46% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 34% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 80% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Paphos's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Anorthosis. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Paphos vs Anorthosis?
The First Division match finished Paphos 0:0 Anorthosis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Paphos vs Anorthosis?
Paphos score 1.82 goals per game on average and Anorthosis 0.77. The First Division average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Paphos's matches and 45% of Anorthosis's.
What form are Paphos and Anorthosis in?
Over the last 5 games Paphos have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Anorthosis 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paphos vs Anorthosis?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Paphos vs Anorthosis: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.