Paphos vs APOEL: match statistics
APOEL presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.0 points per match compared to Paphos's mere 0.6 points. The visitors have won 3 of their last 5 meetings and have not lost any away match in the Failed To Score category (0%), demonstrating their offensive effectiveness. Paphos is undergoing a clear crisis, losing 4 of their last 5 matches overall, which contrasts drastically with their earlier dominance at home (78% win rate in home matches this season). APOEL boasts a solid away record with 56% wins and only 11% losses, and their positive away goal difference (+12) surpasses Paphos's home advantage (+14). Considering the hosts' current poor streak and the visitors' excellent disposition, APOEL has a real chance of securing a victory, though Paphos's experience at their own stadium could make this a tight encounter.
Paphos vs APOEL: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Paphos played against APOEL in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on February 4, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Paphos has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. APOEL has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Paphos scores 1.84 goals per game and allows 0.95. APOEL scores 1.89 and allows 0.79. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Paphos's games and 53% of APOEL's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 53%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
APOEL has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.49 per game. Paphos takes 11.3 shots per game, while APOEL takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Paphos leads at halftime in 58% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. APOEL leads at halftime in 42% and scores 1.37 after halftime.
When the teams score
Paphos's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For APOEL, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 37% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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
APOEL presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.0 points per match compared to Paphos's mere 0.6 points. The visitors have won 3 of their last 5 meetings and have not lost any away match in the Failed To Score category (0%), demonstrating their offensive effectiveness. Paphos is undergoing a clear crisis, losing 4 of their last 5 matches overall, which contrasts drastically with their earlier dominance at home (78% win rate in home matches this season). APOEL boasts a solid away record with 56% wins and only 11% losses, and their positive away goal difference (+12) surpasses Paphos's home advantage (+14). Considering the hosts' current poor streak and the visitors' excellent disposition, APOEL has a real chance of securing a victory, though Paphos's experience at their own stadium could make this a tight 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 | APOEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.36 |
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.
APOEL is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Paphos · 2 pts / game - APOEL
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.
APOEL is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.95 goals / game - Paphos · 0.79 goals / game - APOEL
Paphos scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while APOEL keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 meczów).
APOEL scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while Paphos keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 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 - APOEL
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 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.05 pts / game - Paphos · 1.58 pts / game - APOEL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paphos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 58% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
APOEL - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - 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
Paphos
APOEL
* 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 | APOEL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.79 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 37% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 47% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 34% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 71% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 81% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against APOEL. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Paphos vs APOEL?
The First Division match finished Paphos 2:0 APOEL. 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 APOEL?
Paphos score 1.84 goals per game on average and APOEL 1.89. The First Division average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Paphos's matches and 53% of APOEL's.
What form are Paphos and APOEL in?
Over the last 5 games Paphos have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and APOEL 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paphos vs APOEL?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.