AEK Larnaca vs Paphos: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As AEK Larnaca prepare to host Pafos FC on May 16, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this CYPRUS: 1. Division, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

AEK Larnaca, currently 2nd in the standings with 65 points from 34 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 36 points from 17 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Pafos FC, sitting 4th with 58 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between AEK Larnaca and Pafos FC have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Omonia, AEK Larnaca recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Paraskevas, Cardero, Ioannou, Ivanovic, Kyriakou, Ledes, Gonzalez, Milicevic, Miramon, Mudrazija, Pons. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Pafos FC's last outing came against Aris Limassol, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Gorter, Silva, Correia, Luiz, Dragomir, Ioannou, Luckassen, Orsic, Pepe, Quina, Sunjic. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, AEK Larnaca are expected to maintain their unknown structure, AEK Larnaca and Pafos FC are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: AEK Larnaca's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Pafos FC's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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