Cyprus - First DivisionData current as of 11 September 2026

Aris vs AEK Larnaca: match statistics

Aris crest
Aris
1 : 0half-time 0:0
AEK Larnaca crest
AEK Larnaca
155%(1.93)
X25%(3.50)
220%(4.05)

Aris displays impressive home form with 88% wins and only one draw in home matches this season. The hosts average 3 goals per match in front of their own crowd, with just 0.5 goals conceded, giving them a goal difference of +20. AEK Larnaca, despite good overall form (2.2 points per game in the last 5 matches), is significantly weaker away—averaging 1.88 goals scored and a higher rate of conceded goals (0.63). The xG statistics also favor the hosts (2.08 vs 1.45), while the possession battle (55% vs 57%) is evenly matched. The key factor is Aris's dominance at their own stadium, where they remain unbeaten this season, making them the favorite for this duel. I expect a difficult match for the visitors, who may put up resistance, hence a moderate probability of a draw or an upset.

Aris vs AEK Larnaca: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Aris played AEK Larnaca in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 10 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Current form

Aris: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. AEK Larnaca: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Aris scores 1.94 and concedes 0.75 goals per match. AEK Larnaca scores 1.94 and concedes 0.88. League average: 2.54 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Aris 38%, AEK Larnaca 56%. Over 2.5: Aris 56%, AEK Larnaca 44%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 48%.

xG, shots and style

Aris has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.53. Aris: 13.1 shots per match, AEK Larnaca: 12.4.

Match halves

Aris: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.06. AEK Larnaca: half-time lead 56%, second-half goals 0.88.

Goals by minute

Aris: 76-90+ (9 goals). AEK Larnaca: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

First Division: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 48%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, 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

Aris displays impressive home form with 88% wins and only one draw in home matches this season. The hosts average 3 goals per match in front of their own crowd, with just 0.5 goals conceded, giving them a goal difference of +20. AEK Larnaca, despite good overall form (2.2 points per game in the last 5 matches), is significantly weaker away—averaging 1.88 goals scored and a higher rate of conceded goals (0.63). The xG statistics also favor the hosts (2.08 vs 1.45), while the possession battle (55% vs 57%) is evenly matched. The key factor is Aris's dominance at their own stadium, where they remain unbeaten this season, making them the favorite for this duel. I expect a difficult match for the visitors, who may put up resistance, hence a moderate probability of a draw or an upset.

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Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
1 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

51Possession (%)49
ArisAEK Larnaca
12Shots5
ArisAEK Larnaca
3Shots on target3
ArisAEK Larnaca
1.4xG0.9
ArisAEK Larnaca
3Corners3
ArisAEK Larnaca
60Dangerous attacks50
ArisAEK Larnaca
18Fouls9
ArisAEK Larnaca
5Cards1
ArisAEK Larnaca

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.

1.94Goals scored / match1.94
ArisAEK Larnaca
0.75Goals conceded / match0.88
ArisAEK Larnaca
54%Average possession59%
ArisAEK Larnaca
5.56Shots on target / match4.25
ArisAEK Larnaca

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

13.06Shots per match12.44
ArisAEK Larnaca
5.56Shots on target4.25
ArisAEK Larnaca
14.8%Shot conversion15.6%
ArisAEK Larnaca
54%Possession59%
ArisAEK Larnaca
1.76xG for1.53
ArisAEK Larnaca
1.07xG against1
ArisAEK Larnaca

Shooting quality

Aris: Efficient finishingAEK Larnaca: Efficient finishing
ArisAEK Larnaca
Accuracy (shots on target)43%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.350.46

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.

AEK Larnaca is 38% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / match - Aris · 2.2 pts / match - AEK Larnaca

Aris
WLWDD
Season result split
56% W25% D19% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-4-3
1.94 pts / match · goal difference +19
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-1-0
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WWWWD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.80Opponent xG: 1.18BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%
AEK Larnaca
DWDWW
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
63% W25% D13% L
Season (W-D-L)
10-4-2
2.13 pts / match · goal difference +17
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-2-1
Last 5 away
4-1-0
WWWDW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.44Opponent xG: 0.89BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

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.

Aris is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.75 goals / match - Aris · 0.88 goals / match - AEK Larnaca

Aris scoring profile: strong

Aris scores in 81% of matches (13 of 16 matches), while AEK Larnaca keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 matches).

AEK Larnaca scoring profile: strong

AEK Larnaca scores in 94% of matches (15 of 16 matches), while Aris keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 of 16 matches).

31Goals scored (season)31
ArisAEK Larnaca
12Goals conceded (season)14
ArisAEK Larnaca
2.69Average goals in match2.81
ArisAEK Larnaca
8Goals scored (last 5)9
ArisAEK Larnaca
4Goals conceded (last 5)3
ArisAEK Larnaca

How often they score at least...

81%1 goal94%
ArisAEK Larnaca
63%2 goals56%
ArisAEK Larnaca
38%3 goals25%
ArisAEK Larnaca
13%4 goals19%
ArisAEK Larnaca

How often they concede at least...

44%1 goal63%
ArisAEK Larnaca
25%2 goals13%
ArisAEK Larnaca
6%3 goals6%
ArisAEK Larnaca
0%4 goals6%
ArisAEK Larnaca

* 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

31%BTTS at half-time25%
ArisAEK Larnaca
6%BTTS in both halves13%
ArisAEK Larnaca
50%Scored in both halves44%
ArisAEK Larnaca

BTTS and goal count

31%Min. 3 goals and BTTS31%
ArisAEK Larnaca
25%Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%
ArisAEK Larnaca
20%BTTS - last 560%
ArisAEK Larnaca

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

75%Min. 1 goal before half-time81%
ArisAEK Larnaca
38%Min. 2 goals before half-time38%
ArisAEK Larnaca
19%Min. 3 goals before half-time19%
ArisAEK Larnaca

2nd half

81%Min. 1 goal after half-time81%
ArisAEK Larnaca
31%Min. 2 goals after half-time38%
ArisAEK Larnaca
19%Min. 3 goals after half-time13%
ArisAEK Larnaca

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.

Aris - half-time state
50% leading38% draw13% trailing
AEK Larnaca - half-time state
56% leading25% draw19% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.88Points per match (1st half)1.94
ArisAEK Larnaca
0.88Goals scored (1st half)1.06
ArisAEK Larnaca
0.44Goals conceded (1st half)0.44
ArisAEK Larnaca
1.31Average goals (1st half)1.5
ArisAEK Larnaca
63%Clean sheet before half-time63%
ArisAEK Larnaca
31%No goal before half-time31%
ArisAEK Larnaca

After half-time (2nd half)

1.94Points per match (2nd half)1.81
ArisAEK Larnaca
1.06Goals scored (2nd half)0.88
ArisAEK Larnaca
0.31Goals conceded (2nd half)0.44
ArisAEK Larnaca
1.38Average goals (2nd half)1.31
ArisAEK Larnaca
69%Clean sheet after half-time63%
ArisAEK Larnaca
38%No goal after half-time31%
ArisAEK Larnaca

Aris - second-half results

56% W25% D19% L
30
Half-time points
14
Half-time goals
+7
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
+12
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.88
PPG before half-time
Lead holding112%

Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

AEK Larnaca - second-half results

50% W31% D19% L
31
Half-time points
17
Half-time goals
+10
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.94
PPG before half-time
Lead holding113%

Leads at half-time in 56% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Aris - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.001.40
Goals scored / match0.80.8
Goals conceded / match0.40.4
Average goals in match1.21.2
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+2+2
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
AEK Larnaca - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.001.80
Goals scored / match1.00.8
Goals conceded / match0.40.2
Average goals in match1.41.0
1 goal100%60%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal20%40%
Goal difference+3+3
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5

* 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.

Aris
ScoredConceded
6
3
0-15
2
4
16-30
6
0
31-45
6
0
46-60
2
2
61-75
9
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.

AEK Larnaca
ScoredConceded
6
3
0-15
5
2
16-30
6
2
31-45
3
1
46-60
4
2
61-75
7
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.75
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.4 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
108%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
47%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+82%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
76%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
1%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 100 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Aris

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.69
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.50
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-10.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.18
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.32
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
140%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
65%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.34
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

AEK Larnaca

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.53
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.53
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.41
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.12
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
169%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
63%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.07
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* 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 (First Division).

Teams vs league

ArisLigaAEK Larnaca
Average goals in match 2.692.54 2.81
Both teams scored 38%38% 56%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 56%48% 44%
Clean sheets 56%35% 38%
Goal before half-time 75%71% 81%
Goal after half-time 81%81% 81%

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

2.54
Average goals per match
38%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
35%
Clean sheets
1.39
Home goals / match
1.15
Away goals / match
+21%
Home attack advantage
+17%
Home defence advantage
+6%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
26%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
81%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

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

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. AEK LarnacaSubstitutionOn: Youssef AmynOff: Jorge Miramón Santagertrudis
  2. ArisSubstitutionOn: Ross McCauslandOff: Jaden Sean Montnor
  3. ArisYellow cardYacine Bourhane
  4. ArisSubstitutionOn: Miłosz MatysikOff: Yacine Bourhane
  5. ArisRed cardMiłosz Matysik
  6. AEK LarnacaYellow cardValentin Roberge

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.

Marios ChristoforouMatches officiated: 20
5Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 230%Home wins10%Draws60%Away wins

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Aris 0 - 0 - 1 AEK Larnaca. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

AEK Larnaca
3 : 2
Aris

FAQ

What was the result of Aris vs AEK Larnaca?

The First Division match finished Aris 1:0 AEK Larnaca. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Aris vs AEK Larnaca?

Aris score 1.94 goals per game on average and AEK Larnaca 1.94. The First Division average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Aris's matches and 56% of AEK Larnaca's.

What form are Aris and AEK Larnaca in?

Over the last 5 games Aris have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and AEK Larnaca 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Aris vs AEK Larnaca?

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