Cyprus - Second DivisionData current as of 06 September 2026

APEA vs AE Zakakiou: match statistics

APEA crest
APEA
2 : 3half-time 1:1
AE Zakakiou crest
AE Zakakiou
165%(1.72)
X20%(3.60)
215%(4.17)

APEA presents significantly better form and statistics compared to AE Zakakiou. The hosts hold a superior home goal difference (-3) and have won 25% of their home matches, whereas the visitors have lost 75% of their away fixtures with a -9 differential. AE Zakakiou fails to score in 75% of away games, averaging a mere 0.38 goals per match, which is an alarmingly low figure. APEA boasts better xG metrics (1.44 vs 1.00), higher shot efficiency, and superior possession. Recent form also favors the hosts, who have secured 1.4 points per game in their last five outings compared to just 0.8 for the visitors. All these factors indicate a distinct advantage for APEA and a high probability of their victory.

APEA vs AE Zakakiou: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

APEA played AE Zakakiou in Second Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 2:3.

Current form

APEA: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. AE Zakakiou: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

APEA scores 1.27 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. AE Zakakiou scores 0.73 and concedes 1.53. League average: 2.48 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: APEA 47%, AE Zakakiou 40%. Over 2.5: APEA 67%, AE Zakakiou 33%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 43%.

xG, shots and style

APEA has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.12. APEA: 8.2 shots per match, AE Zakakiou: 8.4.

Match halves

APEA: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.73. AE Zakakiou: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.27.

Goals by minute

APEA: 46-60 (4 goals). AE Zakakiou: 16-30 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Second Division: 2.48 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 43%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, 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

APEA presents significantly better form and statistics compared to AE Zakakiou. The hosts hold a superior home goal difference (-3) and have won 25% of their home matches, whereas the visitors have lost 75% of their away fixtures with a -9 differential. AE Zakakiou fails to score in 75% of away games, averaging a mere 0.38 goals per match, which is an alarmingly low figure. APEA boasts better xG metrics (1.44 vs 1.00), higher shot efficiency, and superior possession. Recent form also favors the hosts, who have secured 1.4 points per game in their last five outings compared to just 0.8 for the visitors. All these factors indicate a distinct advantage for APEA and a high probability of their victory.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

1 : 1
1st half
1 : 2
2nd half

Match statistics

-1Possession (%)-1
APEAAE Zakakiou
-1Shots-1
APEAAE Zakakiou
-1Shots on target-1
APEAAE Zakakiou
0xG0
APEAAE Zakakiou
-1Corners-1
APEAAE Zakakiou
0Dangerous attacks0
APEAAE Zakakiou
-1Fouls-1
APEAAE Zakakiou
-1Cards-1
APEAAE Zakakiou

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

1.27Goals scored / match0.73
APEAAE Zakakiou
1.53Goals conceded / match1.53
APEAAE Zakakiou
41%Average possession46%
APEAAE Zakakiou
3.4Shots on target / match3.47
APEAAE Zakakiou

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

8.2Shots per match8.4
APEAAE Zakakiou
3.4Shots on target3.47
APEAAE Zakakiou
15.4%Shot conversion8.7%
APEAAE Zakakiou
41%Possession46%
APEAAE Zakakiou
1.33xG for1.12
APEAAE Zakakiou
1.32xG against1.74
APEAAE Zakakiou

Shooting quality

APEA: Counter-attackingAE Zakakiou: Balanced
APEAAE Zakakiou
Accuracy (shots on target)41%41%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.160.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.370.21

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

APEA is 75% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / match - APEA · 0.8 pts / match - AE Zakakiou

APEA
LDWWL
Season result split
33% W20% R47% P
Season (W-D-L)
5-3-7
1.20 pts / match · goal difference -4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-2-4
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
LWLDW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.42Opponent xG: 1.35BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
AE Zakakiou
LWLLD
Season result split
13% W27% R60% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-4-9
0.67 pts / match · goal difference -12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
1-1-6
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LLDWL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.52Opponent xG: 1.49BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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.

APEA is 74% better for: goals scored per match.

1.27 goals / match - APEA · 0.73 goals / match - AE Zakakiou

APEA scoring profile: very strong

APEA scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while AE Zakakiou keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 matches).

AE Zakakiou scoring profile: mixed

AE Zakakiou scores in 47% of matches (7 of 15 matches), while APEA keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).

19Goals scored (season)11
APEAAE Zakakiou
23Goals conceded (season)23
APEAAE Zakakiou
2.8Average goals in match2.27
APEAAE Zakakiou
7Goals scored (last 5)3
APEAAE Zakakiou
6Goals conceded (last 5)6
APEAAE Zakakiou

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal47%
APEAAE Zakakiou
40%2 goals27%
APEAAE Zakakiou
20%3 goals0%
APEAAE Zakakiou
0%4 goals0%
APEAAE Zakakiou

How often they concede at least...

73%1 goal87%
APEAAE Zakakiou
47%2 goals47%
APEAAE Zakakiou
27%3 goals13%
APEAAE Zakakiou
7%4 goals7%
APEAAE Zakakiou

* 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

27%BTTS at half-time27%
APEAAE Zakakiou
7%BTTS in both halves13%
APEAAE Zakakiou
33%Scored in both halves20%
APEAAE Zakakiou

BTTS and goal count

40%Min. 3 goals and BTTS27%
APEAAE Zakakiou
27%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
APEAAE Zakakiou
40%BTTS - last 540%
APEAAE Zakakiou

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.

1st half

87%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
APEAAE Zakakiou
47%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
APEAAE Zakakiou
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
APEAAE Zakakiou

2nd half

80%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
APEAAE Zakakiou
47%Min. 2 goals after half-time47%
APEAAE Zakakiou
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time7%
APEAAE Zakakiou

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

APEA is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.2 pts / match - APEA · 1 pts / match - AE Zakakiou

APEA - half-time state
27% leading40% draw33% trailing
AE Zakakiou - half-time state
13% leading60% draw27% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.2Points per match (1st half)1
APEAAE Zakakiou
0.53Goals scored (1st half)0.47
APEAAE Zakakiou
0.8Goals conceded (1st half)0.53
APEAAE Zakakiou
1.33Average goals (1st half)1
APEAAE Zakakiou
40%Clean sheet before half-time47%
APEAAE Zakakiou
47%No goal before half-time60%
APEAAE Zakakiou

After half-time (2nd half)

1.33Points per match (2nd half)0.67
APEAAE Zakakiou
0.73Goals scored (2nd half)0.27
APEAAE Zakakiou
0.73Goals conceded (2nd half)1
APEAAE Zakakiou
1.47Average goals (2nd half)1.27
APEAAE Zakakiou
47%Clean sheet after half-time40%
APEAAE Zakakiou
53%No goal after half-time73%
APEAAE Zakakiou

APEA - second-half results

33% W33% R33% P
18
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
20
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.20
PPG before half-time
Lead holding122%

Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

AE Zakakiou - second-half results

7% W47% R47% P
15
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
10
Second-half points
-11
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 13%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.5

Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

APEA - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.60
Goals scored / match0.41.0
Goals conceded / match0.60.6
Average goals in match1.01.6
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
AE Zakakiou - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.00
Goals scored / match0.20.4
Goals conceded / match0.40.8
Average goals in match0.61.2
1 goal60%80%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal80%60%
Goal difference-1-2
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

APEA
ScoredConceded
3
1
0-15
2
8
16-30
3
3
31-45
4
4
46-60
3
2
61-75
4
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

AE Zakakiou
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
4
5
16-30
1
2
31-45
1
3
46-60
3
5
61-75
0
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.53
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.4 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
102%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
44%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-21%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
31%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
17%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 6 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

APEA

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.01
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.27
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.06
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
105%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
120%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.20
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

AE Zakakiou

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.62
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.18
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
57%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
126%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.13
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Second Division).

Teams vs league

APEALigaAE Zakakiou
Average goals in match 2.802.48 2.27
Both teams scored 47%45% 40%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 67%43% 33%
Clean sheets 27%32% 13%
Goal before half-time 87%68% 67%
Goal after half-time 80%76% 67%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.48
Average goals per match
45%
Both teams scored
43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
32%
Clean sheets
1.21
Home goals / match
1.27
Away goals / match
+-5%
Home attack advantage
+-5%
Home defence advantage
+-8%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
39%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
39%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Other recorded players

Away team

Other recorded players

Nikolas Matthaiou⚽ 1
Theodoros Iosifidis⚽ 2

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. AE ZakakiouGoalNikolas Matthaiou
  2. AE ZakakiouGoalTheodoros Iosifidis
  3. AE ZakakiouGoalTheodoros Iosifidis

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: APEA 0 - 1 - 0 AE Zakakiou. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of APEA vs AE Zakakiou?

The Second Division match finished APEA 2:3 AE Zakakiou. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before APEA vs AE Zakakiou?

APEA score 1.27 goals per game on average and AE Zakakiou 0.73. The Second Division average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 47% of APEA's matches and 40% of AE Zakakiou's.

What form are APEA and AE Zakakiou in?

Over the last 5 games APEA have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and AE Zakakiou 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for APEA vs AE Zakakiou?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for APEA vs AE Zakakiou: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.