Paphos vs Apollon: match statistics
Paphos displays impressive home form with a 69% win rate at their stadium and an average of 2.31 goals scored per match, while conceding just 0.69 goals. The hosts are in excellent condition, having scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches and conceding only 2, which confirms their defensive solidity (62% clean sheets). Apollon, despite a good position in the table, has significantly weaker away statistics - averaging just 1.15 goals scored per away match and a high 31% draw rate, indicating a cautious approach. The difference in goal difference for Paphos's home matches (+21) compared to Apollon's away matches (+4) is clear. Considering the home side's xG advantage (1.62 vs 1.46) and their dominance in possession (59% vs 52%), Paphos has a realistic chance of winning, although Apollon's experience and solidity do not rule out a draw.
Paphos vs Apollon: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Paphos played Apollon in First Division (Cyprus). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Paphos: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Apollon: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Paphos scores 2.04 and concedes 0.92 goals per match. Apollon scores 1.38 and concedes 0.85. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Paphos 42%, Apollon 38%. Over 2.5: Paphos 58%, Apollon 42%. League level: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Apollon has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.54. Paphos: 11.9 shots per match, Apollon: 12.9.
Match halves
Paphos: half-time lead 54%, second-half goals 1.15. Apollon: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.77.
Goals by minute
Paphos: 76-90+ (21 goals). Apollon: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
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
Paphos displays impressive home form with a 69% win rate at their stadium and an average of 2.31 goals scored per match, while conceding just 0.69 goals. The hosts are in excellent condition, having scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches and conceding only 2, which confirms their defensive solidity (62% clean sheets). Apollon, despite a good position in the table, has significantly weaker away statistics - averaging just 1.15 goals scored per away match and a high 31% draw rate, indicating a cautious approach. The difference in goal difference for Paphos's home matches (+21) compared to Apollon's away matches (+4) is clear. Considering the home side's xG advantage (1.62 vs 1.46) and their dominance in possession (59% vs 52%), Paphos has a realistic chance of winning, although Apollon's experience and solidity do not rule out a draw.
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
| Paphos | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 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.
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.
Paphos is 48% better for: goals scored per match.
2.04 goals / match - Paphos · 1.38 goals / match - Apollon
Apollon is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.92 goals / match - Paphos · 0.85 goals / match - Apollon
Paphos scores in 88% of matches (23 of 26 matches), while Apollon keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 matches).
Apollon scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Paphos keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 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 - Paphos
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.
Paphos is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / match - Paphos · 1.54 pts / match - Apollon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paphos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 54% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Apollon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 62%. 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 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* 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 (21 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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
Paphos
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* 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
| Paphos | Liga | Apollon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.96 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 42% | 40% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 49% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 33% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 72% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 81% | ▼ 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
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
Recent meetings (2): Paphos 0 - 0 - 2 Apollon. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Paphos vs Apollon?
The First Division match finished Paphos 1:1 Apollon. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Paphos and Apollon?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Paphos won 0, Apollon won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Paphos vs Apollon?
Paphos score 2.04 goals per game on average and Apollon 1.38. The First Division average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Paphos's matches and 38% of Apollon's.
What form are Paphos and Apollon in?
Over the last 5 games Paphos have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Apollon 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paphos vs Apollon?
The statistical background for Paphos 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.