Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon: match statistics
As the league leader, Omonia Nikozja presents impressive home form with 82% victories and only 9% of matches without scoring goals at home. The hosts achieve an average of 2.36 goals per home match while conceding just 0.36, resulting in a goal difference of +22 in matches before their own crowd. Despite an excellent streak of five consecutive victories overall, Apollon presents weaker away form (64% wins) with an average of only 1.18 goals scored on the road. A key factor is also the difference in expected goals: Omonia generates an xG of 1.93 at home with an xGA of 0.92, while Apollon on away turf has an xG of 1.45 with an xGA of 1.04. Omonia's recent overall form (3 losses in 5 matches) raises some concerns, but the home statistics and qualitative advantage before their own crowd speak for a home victory, although Apollon in good disposition may impose difficult conditions. I expect a tight encounter with a slight advantage for Omonia Nikozja.
Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Omonia Nicosia played Apollon in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 2 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Omonia Nicosia: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Apollon: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Omonia Nicosia scores 2.39 and concedes 0.70 goals per match. Apollon scores 1.39 and concedes 0.83. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Omonia Nicosia 35%, Apollon 30%. Over 2.5: Omonia Nicosia 61%, Apollon 43%. League level: BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Omonia Nicosia has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.56. Omonia Nicosia: 14.3 shots per match, Apollon: 12.7.
Match halves
Omonia Nicosia: half-time lead 57%, second-half goals 1.39. Apollon: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Omonia Nicosia: 76-90+ (14 goals). Apollon: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
As the league leader, Omonia Nikozja presents impressive home form with 82% victories and only 9% of matches without scoring goals at home. The hosts achieve an average of 2.36 goals per home match while conceding just 0.36, resulting in a goal difference of +22 in matches before their own crowd. Despite an excellent streak of five consecutive victories overall, Apollon presents weaker away form (64% wins) with an average of only 1.18 goals scored on the road. A key factor is also the difference in expected goals: Omonia generates an xG of 1.93 at home with an xGA of 0.92, while Apollon on away turf has an xG of 1.45 with an xGA of 1.04. Omonia's recent overall form (3 losses in 5 matches) raises some concerns, but the home statistics and qualitative advantage before their own crowd speak for a home victory, although Apollon in good disposition may impose difficult conditions. I expect a tight encounter with a slight advantage for Omonia Nikozja.
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
| Omonia Nicosia | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.31 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Omonia Nicosia · 3 pts / match - Apollon
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 72% better for: goals scored per match.
2.39 goals / match - Omonia Nicosia · 1.39 goals / match - Apollon
Omonia Nicosia is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.7 goals / match - Omonia Nicosia · 0.83 goals / match - Apollon
Omonia Nicosia scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 57% (13 of 23 matches).
Apollon scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Omonia Nicosia keeps a clean sheet in 57% (13 of 23 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 - Apollon
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.96 pts / match - Omonia Nicosia · 1.57 pts / match - Apollon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Omonia Nicosia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 57% of matches and wins 74%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 65%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
* 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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Omonia Nicosia
Apollon
* 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 | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.09 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 39% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 47% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 34% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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: Omonia Nicosia 0 - 0 - 1 Apollon. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon?
The First Division match finished Omonia Nicosia 1:1 Apollon. 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 Apollon?
Omonia Nicosia score 2.39 goals per game on average and Apollon 1.39. The First Division average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Omonia Nicosia's matches and 30% of Apollon's.
What form are Omonia Nicosia and Apollon in?
Over the last 5 games Omonia Nicosia have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Apollon 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon?
The statistical background for Omonia Nicosia vs Apollon — 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.