Omonia Nicosia vs Anorthosis: match statistics
Omonia Nicosia are the clear favorite for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 12 wins this season. Omonia display dominant home form, winning 75% of their home matches and averaging 2.5 goals scored while conceding just 0.5 per game. Anorthosis find themselves in 11th place with disastrous away results – 63% losses, averaging only 0.75 goals scored per match and a goal difference of -9. The visitors' form over the last five matches is alarming (only 0.8 points per game), while Omonia have been collecting 2.4 points per match in this period. Furthermore, Omonia boast superior xG stats (1.79 vs 1.21), shot conversion rate (18% vs 8%), and keep clean sheets in 63% of their home games, which, combined with the visitors' weak attack (50% of away matches without a goal scored), points to a one-sided encounter.
Omonia Nicosia vs Anorthosis: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Omonia Nicosia played Anorthosis in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Omonia Nicosia: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Anorthosis: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Omonia Nicosia scores 2.35 and concedes 0.59 goals per match. Anorthosis scores 0.76 and concedes 1.53. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Omonia Nicosia 35%, Anorthosis 47%. Over 2.5: Omonia Nicosia 65%, Anorthosis 35%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Omonia Nicosia has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.23. Omonia Nicosia: 14.2 shots per match, Anorthosis: 9.4.
Match halves
Omonia Nicosia: half-time lead 59%, second-half goals 1.41. Anorthosis: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.41.
Goals by minute
Omonia Nicosia: 61-75 (11 goals). Anorthosis: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 0%.
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 favorite for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 12 wins this season. Omonia display dominant home form, winning 75% of their home matches and averaging 2.5 goals scored while conceding just 0.5 per game. Anorthosis find themselves in 11th place with disastrous away results – 63% losses, averaging only 0.75 goals scored per match and a goal difference of -9. The visitors' form over the last five matches is alarming (only 0.8 points per game), while Omonia have been collecting 2.4 points per match in this period. Furthermore, Omonia boast superior xG stats (1.79 vs 1.21), shot conversion rate (18% vs 8%), and keep clean sheets in 63% of their home games, which, combined with the visitors' weak attack (50% of away matches without a goal scored), points to a one-sided encounter.
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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
| Omonia Nicosia | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.24 |
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 160% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Omonia Nicosia · 1 pts / match - Anorthosis
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 209% better for: goals scored per match.
2.35 goals / match - Omonia Nicosia · 0.76 goals / match - Anorthosis
Omonia Nicosia is 159% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.59 goals / match - Omonia Nicosia · 1.53 goals / match - Anorthosis
Omonia Nicosia scores in 88% of matches (15 of 17 matches), while Anorthosis keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 matches).
Anorthosis scores in 59% of matches (10 of 17 matches), while Omonia Nicosia keeps a clean sheet in 59% (10 of 17 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 - Omonia Nicosia
Over / Under - Anorthosis
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 137% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.94 pts / match - Omonia Nicosia · 0.82 pts / match - Anorthosis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Omonia Nicosia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 59% of matches and wins 71%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Anorthosis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 18%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Omonia Nicosia
Anorthosis
* 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
| Omonia Nicosia | Liga | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.94 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | • 35% | 36% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 46% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 59% | 36% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 79% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Omonia Nicosia 1 - 0 - 0 Anorthosis. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Omonia Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
The First Division match finished Omonia Nicosia 2:0 Anorthosis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Omonia Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
Omonia Nicosia score 2.35 goals per game on average and Anorthosis 0.76. The First Division average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Omonia Nicosia's matches and 47% of Anorthosis's.
What form are Omonia Nicosia and Anorthosis in?
Over the last 5 games Omonia Nicosia have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Anorthosis 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Omonia Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Omonia Nicosia vs Anorthosis: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.