Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis: match statistics
Nea Salamis boasts exceptional form as the league leader with a record of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, making them the clear favorite for this fixture. Their away dominance is impressive: a 100% win rate, a streak of 7 consecutive victories, and an average of 2.14 goals scored per match against just 0.43 conceded. Ayia Napa, despite a solid table position, posts significantly more modest home statistics: a 50% win rate, an average of 0.83 goals scored, and only 1 total goal per match on home turf. The gap in offensive quality is distinct—the visitors average 6.8 shots on target on the road compared to 2 for the hosts in home games. Considering the qualitative advantage, form, and goal difference (+12 for the visitors vs +4 for the hosts), Nea Salamis has a real chance to continue their winning streak.
Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Ayia Napa played Nea Salamis in Second Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Ayia Napa: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Nea Salamis: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ayia Napa scores 1.46 and concedes 0.92 goals per match. Nea Salamis scores 1.77 and concedes 0.38. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ayia Napa 46%, Nea Salamis 31%. Over 2.5: Ayia Napa 38%, Nea Salamis 38%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Nea Salamis has higher xG: 2.07 vs 1.16. Ayia Napa: 4.5 shots per match, Nea Salamis: 14.6.
Match halves
Ayia Napa: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.85. Nea Salamis: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Ayia Napa: 76-90+ (8 goals). Nea Salamis: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Second Division: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
Nea Salamis boasts exceptional form as the league leader with a record of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, making them the clear favorite for this fixture. Their away dominance is impressive: a 100% win rate, a streak of 7 consecutive victories, and an average of 2.14 goals scored per match against just 0.43 conceded. Ayia Napa, despite a solid table position, posts significantly more modest home statistics: a 50% win rate, an average of 0.83 goals scored, and only 1 total goal per match on home turf. The gap in offensive quality is distinct—the visitors average 6.8 shots on target on the road compared to 2 for the hosts in home games. Considering the qualitative advantage, form, and goal difference (+12 for the visitors vs +4 for the hosts), Nea Salamis has a real chance to continue their winning streak.
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
| Ayia Napa | Nea Salamis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.26 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.86 | 0.33 |
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.
Nea Salamis is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Ayia Napa · 2.6 pts / match - Nea Salamis
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.
Nea Salamis is 21% better for: goals scored per match.
1.46 goals / match - Ayia Napa · 1.77 goals / match - Nea Salamis
Nea Salamis is 142% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.92 goals / match - Ayia Napa · 0.38 goals / match - Nea Salamis
Ayia Napa scores in 69% of matches (9 of 13 matches), while Nea Salamis keeps a clean sheet in 69% (9 of 13 matches).
Nea Salamis scores in 85% of matches (11 of 13 matches), while Ayia Napa keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 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 - Ayia Napa
Over / Under - Nea Salamis
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.
Nea Salamis is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / match - Ayia Napa · 1.92 pts / match - Nea Salamis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ayia Napa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Nea Salamis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 85%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Ayia Napa
Nea Salamis
* 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 (Second Division).
Teams vs league
| Ayia Napa | Liga | Nea Salamis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.38 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 46% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 31% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 65% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 78% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis?
The Second Division match finished Ayia Napa 0:2 Nea Salamis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis?
Ayia Napa score 1.46 goals per game on average and Nea Salamis 1.77. The Second Division average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Ayia Napa's matches and 31% of Nea Salamis's.
What form are Ayia Napa and Nea Salamis in?
Over the last 5 games Ayia Napa have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Nea Salamis 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis?
The statistical background for Ayia Napa vs Nea Salamis — 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.