Anorthosis vs AEL: match statistics
AEL presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 1.8 points per game compared to just 0.8 points for Anorthosis. The hosts are in 11th position in the table and have won only one of their last five meetings, conceding 8 goals in the process. Anorthosis has very poor scoring efficiency in home matches (0.78 goals per match) and a high rate of missed chances (33% FTS%). AEL, despite a worse away position, shows a better win record (44% Win% away) and higher shot conversion (13% vs 8%). Anorthosis's form in the last nine home matches consists of just one victory, which further speaks in favor of the visitors. Taking all statistics into account, AEL has a real chance of winning, although the poor defensive disposition of both teams does not rule out a draw.
Anorthosis vs AEL: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Anorthosis played AEL in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Anorthosis: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. AEL: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Anorthosis scores 0.72 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. AEL scores 1.22 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Anorthosis 44%, AEL 28%. Over 2.5: Anorthosis 33%, AEL 44%. League level: BTTS 37%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Anorthosis has higher xG: 1.23 vs 1.10. Anorthosis: 9.4 shots per match, AEL: 8.2.
Match halves
Anorthosis: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.39. AEL: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Anorthosis: 76-90+ (5 goals). AEL: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 37%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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
AEL presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 1.8 points per game compared to just 0.8 points for Anorthosis. The hosts are in 11th position in the table and have won only one of their last five meetings, conceding 8 goals in the process. Anorthosis has very poor scoring efficiency in home matches (0.78 goals per match) and a high rate of missed chances (33% FTS%). AEL, despite a worse away position, shows a better win record (44% Win% away) and higher shot conversion (13% vs 8%). Anorthosis's form in the last nine home matches consists of just one victory, which further speaks in favor of the visitors. Taking all statistics into account, AEL has a real chance of winning, although the poor defensive disposition of both teams does not rule out a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Anorthosis | AEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.41 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
AEL is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Anorthosis · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
AEL is 69% better for: goals scored per match.
0.72 goals / match - Anorthosis · 1.22 goals / match - AEL
AEL is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Anorthosis · 1.33 goals / match - AEL
Anorthosis scores in 56% of matches (10 of 18 matches), while AEL keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 matches).
AEL scores in 56% of matches (10 of 18 matches), while Anorthosis keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Anorthosis
Over / Under - AEL
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.78 pts / match - Anorthosis · 1.17 pts / match - AEL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Anorthosis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
AEL - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Anorthosis
AEL
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First Division).
Teams vs league
| Anorthosis | Liga | AEL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.28 | 2.51 | • 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 44% | 37% | ▼ 28% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 47% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 35% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 80% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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
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
Previous meeting: Anorthosis 0 - 0 - 1 AEL. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Anorthosis vs AEL?
The First Division match finished Anorthosis 2:1 AEL. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Anorthosis vs AEL?
Anorthosis score 0.72 goals per game on average and AEL 1.22. The First Division average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Anorthosis's matches and 28% of AEL's.
What form are Anorthosis and AEL in?
Over the last 5 games Anorthosis have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and AEL 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Anorthosis vs AEL?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Anorthosis vs AEL: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.