APOEL vs Anorthosis: match statistics
APOEL displays significantly better home form with 50% wins at home and an impressive goal difference of +9 in home matches. The team scores an average of 1.58 goals per home game while conceding only 0.83, confirming defensive solidity (42% clean sheets). Anorthosis has very poor away statistics - only 25% wins away, 58% losses, and a negative goal difference of -12. The visitors are unable to attack effectively away (averaging only 0.58 goals per game, 58% of matches without a goal scored), and their average xG (1.12) is significantly lower than APOEL's xG (1.89). APOEL's advantage in possession (59% vs 49%) and significantly better shot accuracy (5.33 vs 2.58 shots on target per match) further confirm the clear dominance of the hosts. All key indicators point to a certain victory for APOEL in front of their home crowd.
APOEL vs Anorthosis: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
APOEL played Anorthosis in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
APOEL: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Anorthosis: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
APOEL scores 1.79 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Anorthosis scores 0.83 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: APOEL 54%, Anorthosis 42%. Over 2.5: APOEL 54%, Anorthosis 33%. League level: BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
APOEL has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.27. APOEL: 13.9 shots per match, Anorthosis: 9.6.
Match halves
APOEL: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 1.25. Anorthosis: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.46.
Goals by minute
APOEL: 76-90+ (16 goals). Anorthosis: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 48%.
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
APOEL displays significantly better home form with 50% wins at home and an impressive goal difference of +9 in home matches. The team scores an average of 1.58 goals per home game while conceding only 0.83, confirming defensive solidity (42% clean sheets). Anorthosis has very poor away statistics - only 25% wins away, 58% losses, and a negative goal difference of -12. The visitors are unable to attack effectively away (averaging only 0.58 goals per game, 58% of matches without a goal scored), and their average xG (1.12) is significantly lower than APOEL's xG (1.89). APOEL's advantage in possession (59% vs 49%) and significantly better shot accuracy (5.33 vs 2.58 shots on target per match) further confirm the clear dominance of the hosts. All key indicators point to a certain victory for APOEL in front of their home crowd.
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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
| APOEL | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.25 |
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.
Anorthosis is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - APOEL · 1.6 pts / match - Anorthosis
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 116% better for: goals scored per match.
1.79 goals / match - APOEL · 0.83 goals / match - Anorthosis
APOEL is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - APOEL · 1.33 goals / match - Anorthosis
APOEL scores in 88% of matches (21 of 24 matches), while Anorthosis keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 matches).
Anorthosis scores in 58% of matches (14 of 24 matches), while APOEL keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 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 - APOEL
Over / Under - Anorthosis
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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - APOEL · 1 pts / match - Anorthosis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
APOEL - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Anorthosis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 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 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
APOEL
Anorthosis
* 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
| APOEL | Liga | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.79 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 39% | ▲ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 33% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 80% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: APOEL 0 - 1 - 0 Anorthosis. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of APOEL vs Anorthosis?
The First Division match finished APOEL 0:2 Anorthosis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before APOEL vs Anorthosis?
APOEL score 1.79 goals per game on average and Anorthosis 0.83. The First Division average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 54% of APOEL's matches and 42% of Anorthosis's.
What form are APOEL and Anorthosis in?
Over the last 5 games APOEL have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Anorthosis 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for APOEL vs Anorthosis?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.