Paphos vs Apollon: match statistics
Paphos displays impressive home form with a 69% win rate at their stadium and an average of 2.31 goals scored per match, while conceding just 0.69 goals. The hosts are in excellent condition, having scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches and conceding only 2, which confirms their defensive solidity (62% clean sheets). Apollon, despite a good position in the table, has significantly weaker away statistics - averaging just 1.15 goals scored per away match and a high 31% draw rate, indicating a cautious approach. The difference in goal difference for Paphos's home matches (+21) compared to Apollon's away matches (+4) is clear. Considering the home side's xG advantage (1.62 vs 1.46) and their dominance in possession (59% vs 52%), Paphos has a realistic chance of winning, although Apollon's experience and solidity do not rule out a draw.
Paphos vs Apollon: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Paphos played against Apollon in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Paphos has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Apollon has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Paphos scores 2.04 goals per game and allows 0.92. Apollon scores 1.38 and allows 0.85. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Paphos's games and 38% of Apollon's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 42%, compared with league averages of 40% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Apollon has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.54 per game. Paphos takes 11.9 shots per game, while Apollon takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Paphos leads at halftime in 54% of its games and scores 1.15 goals per game after halftime. Apollon leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Paphos's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (21 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 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 40% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 displays impressive home form with a 69% win rate at their stadium and an average of 2.31 goals scored per match, while conceding just 0.69 goals. The hosts are in excellent condition, having scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches and conceding only 2, which confirms their defensive solidity (62% clean sheets). Apollon, despite a good position in the table, has significantly weaker away statistics - averaging just 1.15 goals scored per away match and a high 31% draw rate, indicating a cautious approach. The difference in goal difference for Paphos's home matches (+21) compared to Apollon's away matches (+4) is clear. Considering the home side's xG advantage (1.62 vs 1.46) and their dominance in possession (59% vs 52%), Paphos has a realistic chance of winning, although Apollon's experience and solidity do not rule out a draw.
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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 | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 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.
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 48% better for: goals scored per game.
2.04 goals / game - Paphos · 1.38 goals / game - Apollon
Apollon is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.92 goals / game - Paphos · 0.85 goals / game - Apollon
Paphos scores in 88% of games (23 of 26 meczów), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 meczów).
Apollon scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Paphos keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 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 - 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.
Paphos is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Paphos · 1.54 pts / game - Apollon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paphos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 62%. 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.
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 62%. 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 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 (21 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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
Paphos
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
| Paphos | Liga | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.96 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 42% | 40% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 49% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 33% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 72% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 81% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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 Paphos's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Apollon. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Paphos vs Apollon?
The First Division match finished Paphos 1:1 Apollon. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Paphos and Apollon?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Paphos won 0, Apollon won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Paphos vs Apollon?
Paphos score 2.04 goals per game on average and Apollon 1.38. The First Division average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Paphos's matches and 38% of Apollon's.
What form are Paphos and Apollon in?
Over the last 5 games Paphos have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Apollon 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paphos vs Apollon?
The statistical background for Paphos 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.