APOEL vs Apollon: match statistics
APOEL vs Apollon: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
APOEL played Apollon in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 14 April 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
APOEL: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Apollon: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
APOEL scores 1.68 and concedes 1.04 goals per match. Apollon scores 1.36 and concedes 0.86. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: APOEL 54%, Apollon 43%. Over 2.5: APOEL 54%, Apollon 39%. League level: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
APOEL has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.59. APOEL: 13.5 shots per match, Apollon: 13.0.
Match halves
APOEL: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.14. Apollon: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
APOEL: 76-90+ (17 goals). Apollon: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.50, 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 averages 1.5 goals at home with xG 1.85, 5.29 shots on target and 58% possession, while Apollon average 1.14 goals away with xG 1.44 and 3.86 shots on target. The visitors’ defense is compact — Apollon concedes only 0.86 goals on the road and keep a clean sheet in 50% of away matches, compared to APOEL conceding 0.93 at home and keeping clean sheets in 36% of games. In the last 5 matches APOEL have 3 wins and 2 losses (PPG 1.8), whereas Apollon have 1 win and 4 draws (PPG 1.4), indicating the visitors’ tendency to draw (36% draws away and 4 draws in 5 games). The xG difference (1.85 vs 1.44 = +0.41 for APOEL) and superiority in shots on target and possession favor the home side, although Apollon’s low percentage of games without scoring (7% away) raises the probability of a draw. Consequently I back a narrow victory for APOEL.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Seasonal metrics provide a neutral baseline: both teams have season BTTS at 43% versus the league average of 40%, so raw seasonal stats do not decisively favor either scenario. A stronger signal from the last 5 matches, however, supports both teams scoring — APOEL has BTTS in 60% of their last 5 (3/5), while Apollon is at 100% (5/5); APOEL conceded 7 goals in that run (avg 1.4), Apollon conceded 5 (avg 1.0). xG also supports BTTS: APOEL xG 1.73 with xG against 1.06, Apollon xG 1.44 with xG against 0.96, indicating both teams are creating genuine scoring opportunities. Additionally APOEL averages 4.79 shots on target and 14.43 shots per match, Apollon 3.86 on target and 11.64 shots, and Apollon failed to score in only 7% of matches this season versus 21% for APOEL, so the risk of “No BTTS” is mainly tied to APOEL’s lower finishing efficiency. On this basis I favor BTTS - Yes with a probability of 65% versus 35% for No, because recent form (60% vs 100% in L5), xG (1.73 vs 1.44) and shooting metrics more strongly indicate a both-teams-to-score outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I calculated expected goals as the average of the attacker’s xG and the opponent’s defensive xG: APOEL has xG_for 1.73 and Apollon defense xG_against 1.06 -> expected 1.40 goals for the home side; Apollon has xG_for 1.44 and APOEL defense xG_against 0.96 -> expected 1.20 for the away side, total 2.60. This 2.60 total is almost equal to the league average 2.59, which gives a marginal edge to the 2.5 line versus 1.5 and 3.5. Seasonal data support over 1.5 (APOEL over1.5 in 79% of matches, Apollon in 57%), so I rate over 1.5 at 84% probability, but over 2.5 has only moderate backing (APOEL over2.5 57% vs Apollon 21%). Considering the expected 2.60, the league value for over2.5 at 48% and the seasonal distributions of both teams, I opt for over 2.5 as the strongest signal (54% vs 46%). Over 3.5 looks unlikely — seasonally APOEL exceed it in only 14% and Apollon in 21% of matches, so I rate over3.5 at ~18%.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is APOEL leading at the break and winning the match (1/1). APOEL averages 1.57 home goals per game versus Apollon’s 1.14 away, has a higher xG (1.73 vs 1.44) and records more shots on target and total shots (on average 4.79 on target and 14.43 shots versus 3.86 and 11.64), which translates into a 64% home win rate. In the last five matches APOEL led at the break in 3 of 5 games (60%), whereas Apollon did so in only 1 of 5 (20%); APOEL also has a higher average points at half-time over this period (2.0 vs 1.2). Additionally, APOEL scores more frequently after the break—averaging 0.93 second-half goals and featuring at least one goal after the break in 86% of matches (vs 0.57 and 56% for Apollon)—which suggests maintaining or extending the lead.
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
| APOEL | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.31 |
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.
APOEL is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - APOEL · 1.4 pts / match - Apollon
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 24% better for: goals scored per match.
1.68 goals / match - APOEL · 1.36 goals / match - Apollon
Apollon is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.04 goals / match - APOEL · 0.86 goals / match - Apollon
APOEL scores in 82% of matches (23 of 28 matches), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 46% (13 of 28 matches).
Apollon scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while APOEL keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 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 - Apollon
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
APOEL - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). 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
APOEL
Apollon
* 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 | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.71 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 40% | ▲ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 48% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | • 32% | 32% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 80% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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): APOEL 1 - 0 - 1 Apollon. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of APOEL vs Apollon?
The First Division match finished APOEL 2:3 Apollon. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between APOEL and Apollon?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches APOEL won 1, Apollon won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before APOEL vs Apollon?
APOEL score 1.68 goals per game on average and Apollon 1.36. The First Division average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 54% of APOEL's matches and 43% of Apollon's.
What form are APOEL and Apollon in?
Over the last 5 games APOEL have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Apollon 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for APOEL vs Apollon?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for APOEL vs Apollon: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.