APOEL vs Omonia Nicosia: match statistics
Omonia Nicosia are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 17 wins this season. The visitors are characterized by their away efficiency – a 73% win rate and a +18 goal difference, with only 9% of matches without scoring. APOEL are in poorer form, sitting in 6th place, with only a 45% home win rate and a negative streak (2 wins in their last 5 matches). Omonia average 2.64 goals per away match with a shot conversion rate of 19%, which surpasses the defensive capabilities of the hosts (averaging 0.91 goals conceded at home). The difference in quality and form of both teams points towards an away win, although APOEL at their home stadium may put up resistance, justifying their 25% chance of success.
APOEL vs Omonia Nicosia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
APOEL played Omonia Nicosia in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
APOEL: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Omonia Nicosia: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
APOEL scores 1.77 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Omonia Nicosia scores 2.50 and concedes 0.68. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: APOEL 55%, Omonia Nicosia 36%. Over 2.5: APOEL 55%, Omonia Nicosia 64%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Omonia Nicosia has higher xG: 1.83 vs 1.75. APOEL: 14.2 shots per match, Omonia Nicosia: 14.6.
Match halves
APOEL: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 1.23. Omonia Nicosia: half-time lead 59%, second-half goals 1.45.
Goals by minute
APOEL: 76-90+ (14 goals). Omonia Nicosia: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, 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
Omonia Nicosia are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 17 wins this season. The visitors are characterized by their away efficiency – a 73% win rate and a +18 goal difference, with only 9% of matches without scoring. APOEL are in poorer form, sitting in 6th place, with only a 45% home win rate and a negative streak (2 wins in their last 5 matches). Omonia average 2.64 goals per away match with a shot conversion rate of 19%, which surpasses the defensive capabilities of the hosts (averaging 0.91 goals conceded at home). The difference in quality and form of both teams points towards an away win, although APOEL at their home stadium may put up resistance, justifying their 25% chance of success.
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
| APOEL | Omonia Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.40 |
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.
Omonia Nicosia is 275% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - APOEL · 3 pts / match - Omonia Nicosia
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.
Omonia Nicosia is 41% better for: goals scored per match.
1.77 goals / match - APOEL · 2.5 goals / match - Omonia Nicosia
Omonia Nicosia is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - APOEL · 0.68 goals / match - Omonia Nicosia
APOEL scores in 86% of matches (19 of 22 matches), while Omonia Nicosia keeps a clean sheet in 59% (13 of 22 matches).
Omonia Nicosia scores in 91% of matches (20 of 22 matches), while APOEL keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 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 - Omonia Nicosia
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.
Omonia Nicosia is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / match - APOEL · 2 pts / match - Omonia Nicosia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
APOEL - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Omonia Nicosia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 59% of matches and wins 77%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
* 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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - 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
Omonia Nicosia
* 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 | Omonia Nicosia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.77 | 2.52 | ▲ 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 38% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 46% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 34% | ▲ 59% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 79% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: APOEL 0 - 1 - 0 Omonia Nicosia. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of APOEL vs Omonia Nicosia?
The First Division match finished APOEL 1:0 Omonia Nicosia. 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 Omonia Nicosia?
APOEL score 1.77 goals per game on average and Omonia Nicosia 2.50. The First Division average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 55% of APOEL's matches and 36% of Omonia Nicosia's.
What form are APOEL and Omonia Nicosia in?
Over the last 5 games APOEL have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Omonia Nicosia 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for APOEL vs Omonia Nicosia?
The statistical background for APOEL vs Omonia Nicosia — 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.