Anorthosis vs APOEL: match statistics
Anorthosis vs APOEL: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Anorthosis played APOEL in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 12 September 2026. Venue: Stadio Antonis Papadopoulos. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Anorthosis: 0-0-2, 0.00 points/match. APOEL: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Anorthosis scores 0.50 and concedes 2.50 goals per match. APOEL scores 3.50 and concedes 1.50. League average: 3.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Anorthosis 50%, APOEL 50%. Over 2.5: Anorthosis 50%, APOEL 100%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 80%.
xG, shots and style
APOEL has higher xG: 1.70 vs 0.87. Anorthosis: 5.5 shots per match, APOEL: 11.5.
Match halves
Anorthosis: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.00. APOEL: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 2.50.
Goals by minute
Anorthosis: 31-45+ (1 goals). APOEL: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 3.47 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 80%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
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 sit 7th, while Anorthosis are 13th. After two rounds, the visitors have a record of 1 win and 1 defeat, with 7 goals scored, compared with 0 wins for the hosts and just 1 goal scored. In away matches, APOEL create chances worth an average of 1.63 xG and allow their opponents just 0.88 xG, indicating a clear advantage in chance quality. Anorthosis have won 2 of their last 5 matches, but they have also suffered 3 defeats and conceded 8 goals during that period. APOEL are also on a poor run of form, with 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, but their attacking potential is underlined by an average of 7 shots on target and 11 total shots away from home. The key risk for the visitors is their defence, which conceded 3 goals in their only away appearance; however, the superior quality of the chances they create points to a narrow victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signals from the last five matches provide stronger support for BTTS - No: Anorthosis recorded both teams scoring in 40% of matches, while APOEL did so in just 20%, compared with the league average of 56%. During this period, the home side scored and conceded 1.6 goals per match, whereas APOEL averaged 1.4 goals scored but allowed opponents 2.0 goals. At the same time, both teams’ xG figures are similar and moderate, standing at 1.28 for Anorthosis and 1.37 for APOEL, with xG conceded at 1.34 and 1.43 respectively. The season-long data is highly polarized and based on a small sample: Anorthosis kept a clean sheet in 100% of matches, while APOEL kept none, which is why greater weight should be given to more recent form. The most likely scenario is that one team exploits the opponent’s defensive weakness, but the other fails to respond with a goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The projected total of 2.69 goals is based on fairly even attacking potential: Anorthosis’ average xG at home is 1.77, while APOEL’s away average stands at 1.63. In their last five matches, Anorthosis averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, whereas APOEL’s games produced an average of 1.4 goals scored and 2.0 conceded. Both teams have recorded at least 2 goals in 100% of their matches under these conditions so far, although the small sample size means this should not be treated as a signal for a very high line. In addition, the league averages 3.5 goals per match, with 79% of its games finishing Over 2.5 goals. The strongest option is Over 1.5 goals, as only two goals are needed for it to land, while the projected total of 2.69 is clearly above that line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is Anorthosis leading at the break and the home side securing the win, as the match data shows that they have won 100% of their home fixtures, scoring an average of 6.0 goals and conceding none. APOEL have lost all of their away matches, scoring an average of 1.0 goal and conceding 3.0. In the first halves, Anorthosis led in 100% of their home appearances, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded, while APOEL went into half-time 0–2 down in every away match. The last five matches also favour the hosts: APOEL were behind at half-time in 80% of their games and conceded an average of 1.4 goals before the break, compared with 0.6 for Anorthosis. Although the teams’ xG figures are relatively close—1.77 for Anorthosis and 1.63 for APOEL—the hosts average 8 shots on target compared with 7 for their opponents and are in clearly better current form. Therefore, the preferred HT/FT selection is 1/1.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 | APOEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 65% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.47 |
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.
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 600% better for: goals scored per match.
0.5 goals / match - Anorthosis · 3.5 goals / match - APOEL
APOEL is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.5 goals / match - Anorthosis · 1.5 goals / match - APOEL
Anorthosis scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while APOEL keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
APOEL scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Anorthosis keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - APOEL
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.
APOEL is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / match - Anorthosis · 1.5 pts / match - APOEL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Anorthosis - second-half results
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
APOEL - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
* 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 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Anorthosis
APOEL
* 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 | APOEL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.00 | 3.47 | ▲ 5.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 60% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Anorthosis 1 - 1 - 0 APOEL. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Anorthosis vs APOEL?
The First Division match finished Anorthosis 2:1 APOEL. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Anorthosis and APOEL?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Anorthosis won 1, APOEL won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Anorthosis vs APOEL?
Anorthosis score 0.50 goals per game on average and APOEL 3.50. The First Division average is 3.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 80% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Anorthosis's matches and 50% of APOEL's.
What form are Anorthosis and APOEL in?
Over the last 5 games Anorthosis have a 0-0-2 record (0.00 points per game) and APOEL 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Anorthosis vs APOEL?
The statistical background for Anorthosis vs APOEL — 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.