Paphos vs Omonia Nicosia: match statistics
Omonia Nicosia is the league leader and is clearly in better form than Paphos, averaging 2.4 points per match in their last five games compared to the hosts' 1.2 points. The visitors have an impressive away record with a 70% win rate and an average of 2.5 goals per game, outperforming Paphos both in offensive efficiency (averaging 5.9 shots on target vs. 4.4) and expected goals (xG 1.73 vs. 1.53). Paphos has lost three of their last five matches and is showing a decline in form, while Omonia has won four of their last five. Despite the hosts' advantage at home (80% win rate), the quality and form of Omonia Nicosia point to their victory in this clash. The identical goal difference of both teams (+16) in their matches confirms their balanced defensive quality, but Omonia's offensive edge and current form give them a clear advantage.
Paphos vs Omonia Nicosia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Paphos played against Omonia Nicosia in First Division (Cyprus). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 2:4.
Recent form
Paphos has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Omonia Nicosia has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Paphos scores 1.85 goals per game and allows 0.90. Omonia Nicosia scores 2.40 and allows 0.65. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Paphos's games and 35% of Omonia Nicosia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 60%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Omonia Nicosia has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.48 per game. Paphos takes 11.2 shots per game, while Omonia Nicosia takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Paphos leads at halftime in 55% of its games and scores 1.05 goals per game after halftime. Omonia Nicosia leads at halftime in 60% and scores 1.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
Paphos's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Omonia Nicosia, it is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First Division games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 48% 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 3.00 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
Omonia Nicosia is the league leader and is clearly in better form than Paphos, averaging 2.4 points per match in their last five games compared to the hosts' 1.2 points. The visitors have an impressive away record with a 70% win rate and an average of 2.5 goals per game, outperforming Paphos both in offensive efficiency (averaging 5.9 shots on target vs. 4.4) and expected goals (xG 1.73 vs. 1.53). Paphos has lost three of their last five matches and is showing a decline in form, while Omonia has won four of their last five. Despite the hosts' advantage at home (80% win rate), the quality and form of Omonia Nicosia point to their victory in this clash. The identical goal difference of both teams (+16) in their matches confirms their balanced defensive quality, but Omonia's offensive edge and current form give them a clear advantage.
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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 | Omonia Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.40 |
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.
Omonia Nicosia is 150% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Paphos · 3 pts / game - Omonia Nicosia
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 30% better for: goals scored per game.
1.85 goals / game - Paphos · 2.4 goals / game - Omonia Nicosia
Omonia Nicosia is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.9 goals / game - Paphos · 0.65 goals / game - Omonia Nicosia
Paphos scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Omonia Nicosia keeps a clean sheet in 60% (12 of 20 meczów).
Omonia Nicosia scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Paphos keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 of 20 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 - Omonia Nicosia
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paphos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 65%. 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.
Omonia Nicosia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - 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
Omonia Nicosia
* 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 | Omonia Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.75 | 2.55 | ▲ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 38% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 48% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 34% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 81% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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
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, 0 draws and 1 loss against Omonia Nicosia. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Paphos vs Omonia Nicosia?
The First Division match finished Paphos 2:4 Omonia Nicosia. 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 Omonia Nicosia?
Paphos score 1.85 goals per game on average and Omonia Nicosia 2.40. The First Division average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Paphos's matches and 35% of Omonia Nicosia's.
What form are Paphos and Omonia Nicosia in?
Over the last 5 games Paphos have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Omonia Nicosia 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paphos vs Omonia Nicosia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Paphos vs Omonia Nicosia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.