Apollon Limassol vs Pafos: prediction and stats
1. DivisionRegular Season - 8Kick-off on October 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Alphamega Stadium, Kolossi
The Footlab model makes Apollon Limassol the favourite at 47%, against 26% for a draw and 27% for Pafos. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Apollon Limassol vs Pafos?
A very open match: only 66 Elo points separate Apollon Limassol (1,955) and Pafos (2,021).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Apollon Limassol have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Pafos have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Brann(home) | 2-4 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Brann(away) | 1-0 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Dila(home) | 3-0 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Dila(away) | 4-0 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Jul 16, 2026 | AEK Larnaca(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Dinamo Tirana(away) | 1-1 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Red Bull Salzburg(home) | 3-3 | UEFA Europa League |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Red Bull Salzburg(away) | 0-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| Jul 30, 2026 | HNK Hajduk Split(home) | 2-0 | UEFA Europa League |
| Jul 23, 2026 | HNK Hajduk Split(away) | 0-2 | UEFA Europa League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Apollon Limassol win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Pafos win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Apollon Limassol 0-2 Pafos | Cup |
| May 3, 2026 | Apollon Limassol 2-1 Pafos | 1. Division |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Pafos 1-1 Apollon Limassol | 1. Division |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Apollon Limassol 2-1 Pafos | 1. Division |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Pafos 0-1 Apollon Limassol | 1. Division |
| May 7, 2025 | Apollon Limassol 0-2 Pafos | Cup |
Last archived meeting: Apollon Limassol vs Pafos on May 29, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Apollon Limassol score 1.7 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Pafos score 1.3 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollon Limassol | 1.7 | 1.5 | 6 | 6/15 | 9/15 |
| Pafos | 1.3 | 1.3 | 5 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Apollon Limassol sit 3rd in 1. Division (67 points from 36 matches) and Pafos sit 4th (62 points from 36 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Apollon Limassol | 36 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 52 | 41 | 67 |
| 4 | Pafos | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 66 | 38 | 62 |
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 Apollon Limassol vs Pafos?
- The Footlab model makes Apollon Limassol the favourite at 47%, against 26% for a draw and 27% for Pafos.
- Where and when is Apollon Limassol vs Pafos played?
- Apollon Limassol vs Pafos is played on October 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Alphamega Stadium, in the 1. Division.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 53% 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.