Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis: prediction and stats
1. DivisionRegular Season - 16Kick-off on January 2, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Neo GSP, Levkosía
The Footlab model makes Apoel Nicosia the favourite at 52%, against 26% for a draw and 22% for Anorthosis. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
A very open match: only 56 Elo points separate Apoel Nicosia (1,877) and Anorthosis (1,821).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Apoel Nicosia have 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 defeats; Anorthosis have 7, 5 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Anorthosis(away) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Kifisia(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Fortuna Sittard(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 22, 2026 | Pafos(away) | 0-2 | 1. Division |
| May 16, 2026 | Omonia Nicosia(home) | 0-3 | 1. Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Apoel Nicosia(home) | 1-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Nea Salamis(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 15, 2026 | Olympiakos(away) | 0-1 | 1. Division |
| May 8, 2026 | Krasava Ypsonas(home) | 5-2 | 1. Division |
| May 2, 2026 | Enosis(home) | 2-0 | 1. Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Apoel Nicosia win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Anorthosis win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Anorthosis 1-3 Apoel Nicosia | Friendlies Clubs |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Apoel Nicosia 0-2 Anorthosis | 1. Division |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Anorthosis 1-1 Apoel Nicosia | 1. Division |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Anorthosis 2-2 Apoel Nicosia | 1. Division |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Apoel Nicosia 2-0 Anorthosis | 1. Division |
| Apr 7, 2024 | Apoel Nicosia 0-2 Anorthosis | 1. Division |
Last archived meeting: Anorthosis vs Apoel Nicosia on Aug 16, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Apoel Nicosia score 1.1 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Anorthosis score 1.5 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 48% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apoel Nicosia | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Anorthosis | 1.5 | 0.9 | 6 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Apoel Nicosia sit 5th in 1. Division (52 points from 36 matches) and Anorthosis sit 7th (45 points from 33 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Apoel Nicosia | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 53 | 45 | 52 |
| 7 | Anorthosis | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 40 | 45 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
- The Footlab model makes Apoel Nicosia the favourite at 52%, against 26% for a draw and 22% for Anorthosis.
- Where and when is Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis played?
- Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis is played on January 2, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Neo GSP, in the 1. Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 48% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.