Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou: match statistics
Nea Salamis is displaying dominant form as the league leaders with an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and no losses this season. The hosts win 71% of their home matches, keeping clean sheets at the same rate, while averaging just 0.29 goals conceded per game. MEAP Nisou occupies a distant 7th place with a 6-3-6 record and defensive issues, conceding an average of 1.57 goals away. The quality gap between the teams is vast – Nea Salamis boasts a positive goal difference of +8 at home, while the visitors have a negative -2 away. Recent form confirms the hosts' superiority: 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, whereas MEAP Nisou has averaged only 1.4 points per match in this period. All indicators, including higher xG (2.06 vs 1.83), better efficiency and ball possession (60% vs 55%), clearly point to a certain Nea Salamis victory.
Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Nea Salamis played MEAP Nisou in Second Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Nea Salamis: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. MEAP Nisou: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Nea Salamis scores 1.80 and concedes 0.33 goals per match. MEAP Nisou scores 1.20 and concedes 1.80. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Nea Salamis 27%, MEAP Nisou 53%. Over 2.5: Nea Salamis 33%, MEAP Nisou 53%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Nea Salamis has higher xG: 2.01 vs 1.66. Nea Salamis: 13.4 shots per match, MEAP Nisou: 9.5.
Match halves
Nea Salamis: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 0.93. MEAP Nisou: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.47.
Goals by minute
Nea Salamis: 76-90+ (9 goals). MEAP Nisou: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Second Division: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. 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
Nea Salamis is displaying dominant form as the league leaders with an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and no losses this season. The hosts win 71% of their home matches, keeping clean sheets at the same rate, while averaging just 0.29 goals conceded per game. MEAP Nisou occupies a distant 7th place with a 6-3-6 record and defensive issues, conceding an average of 1.57 goals away. The quality gap between the teams is vast – Nea Salamis boasts a positive goal difference of +8 at home, while the visitors have a negative -2 away. Recent form confirms the hosts' superiority: 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, whereas MEAP Nisou has averaged only 1.4 points per match in this period. All indicators, including higher xG (2.06 vs 1.83), better efficiency and ball possession (60% vs 55%), clearly point to a certain Nea Salamis victory.
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
| Nea Salamis | MEAP Nisou | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 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 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Nea Salamis · 1.4 pts / match - MEAP Nisou
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 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.8 goals / match - Nea Salamis · 1.2 goals / match - MEAP Nisou
Nea Salamis is 445% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.33 goals / match - Nea Salamis · 1.8 goals / match - MEAP Nisou
Nea Salamis scores in 87% of matches (13 of 15 matches), while MEAP Nisou keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).
MEAP Nisou scores in 73% of matches (11 of 15 matches), while Nea Salamis keeps a clean sheet in 73% (11 of 15 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 - Nea Salamis
Over / Under - MEAP Nisou
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 72% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.07 pts / match - Nea Salamis · 1.2 pts / match - MEAP Nisou
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nea Salamis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 87%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
MEAP Nisou - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Nea Salamis
MEAP Nisou
* 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
| Nea Salamis | Liga | MEAP Nisou | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.13 | 2.54 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 47% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 73% | 30% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 77% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Nea SalamisGoalKonstantinos Anthimou
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Nea Salamis 1 - 0 - 0 MEAP Nisou. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou?
The Second Division match finished Nea Salamis 1:0 MEAP Nisou. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou?
Nea Salamis score 1.80 goals per game on average and MEAP Nisou 1.20. The Second Division average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Nea Salamis's matches and 53% of MEAP Nisou's.
What form are Nea Salamis and MEAP Nisou in?
Over the last 5 games Nea Salamis have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and MEAP Nisou 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Nea Salamis vs MEAP Nisou: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.