Apollon vs AEL: match statistics
Apollon is displaying significantly better form, especially at their home stadium, where they have won 67% of matches and kept a clean sheet in half of their games. The hosts are in excellent condition with four victories in their last five matches (2.6 points per game), while AEL has been performing much worse with only 1.2 points per game in the same period. The away statistics for the visitors are alarming – they lose half of their away matches, fail to score in 50% of their away games, and have a negative goal difference (-8). Apollon also dominates in key parameters: an advantage in possession (57% vs 44%), higher shot accuracy (11% vs 14% despite a significantly higher number of attempts), and a better expected goals (1.67 vs 0.99). The difference in the quality of play, especially considering Apollon's home advantage, points to a clear favorite in this encounter.
Apollon vs AEL: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Apollon played AEL in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Apollon: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. AEL: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Apollon scores 1.38 and concedes 0.83 goals per match. AEL scores 1.21 and concedes 1.42. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Apollon 33%, AEL 33%. Over 2.5: Apollon 42%, AEL 50%. League level: BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Apollon has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.12. Apollon: 12.7 shots per match, AEL: 8.2.
Match halves
Apollon: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.75. AEL: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Apollon: 76-90+ (9 goals). AEL: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 47%.
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
Apollon is displaying significantly better form, especially at their home stadium, where they have won 67% of matches and kept a clean sheet in half of their games. The hosts are in excellent condition with four victories in their last five matches (2.6 points per game), while AEL has been performing much worse with only 1.2 points per game in the same period. The away statistics for the visitors are alarming – they lose half of their away matches, fail to score in 50% of their away games, and have a negative goal difference (-8). Apollon also dominates in key parameters: an advantage in possession (57% vs 44%), higher shot accuracy (11% vs 14% despite a significantly higher number of attempts), and a better expected goals (1.67 vs 0.99). The difference in the quality of play, especially considering Apollon's home advantage, points to a clear favorite in this encounter.
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
| Apollon | AEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.39 |
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.
Apollon is 117% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Apollon · 1.2 pts / match - AEL
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.
Apollon is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Apollon · 1.21 goals / match - AEL
Apollon is 71% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.83 goals / match - Apollon · 1.42 goals / match - AEL
Apollon scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while AEL keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 matches).
AEL scores in 58% of matches (14 of 24 matches), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 54% (13 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 - Apollon
Over / Under - AEL
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.
Apollon is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.54 pts / match - Apollon · 1.13 pts / match - AEL
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 63%. 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.
AEL - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +2 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Apollon
AEL
* 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
| Apollon | Liga | AEL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.21 | 2.56 | • 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 39% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 54% | 33% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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: Apollon 0 - 1 - 0 AEL. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Apollon vs AEL?
The First Division match finished Apollon 2:1 AEL. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Apollon vs AEL?
Apollon score 1.38 goals per game on average and AEL 1.21. The First Division average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Apollon's matches and 33% of AEL's.
What form are Apollon and AEL in?
Over the last 5 games Apollon have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and AEL 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Apollon vs AEL?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Apollon vs AEL: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.