Paphos vs APOEL: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

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PAFOS FC VS APOEL - CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION, CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP MATCH PREVIEW

CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION, CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP MATCH DETAILS: PAFOS FC VS APOEL

As Pafos FC prepare to host APOEL on May 22, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this CYPRUS: 1. Division, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

PAFOS FC PREVIEW IN CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION, CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP

Pafos FC, currently 4th in the standings with 59 points from 35 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 33 points from 17 home 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 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

APOEL PREVIEW IN CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION, CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP

APOEL, sitting 5th with 52 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 24 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PAFOS FC VS APOEL

Recent meetings between Pafos FC and APOEL have favored Pafos FC, ending in a 3-3 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against AEK Larnaca, Pafos FC recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Gorter, Correia, Luiz, Dragomir, Ioannou, Jaja, Luckassen, Orsic, Pepe, Quina, Sunjic. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

APOEL's last outing came against Omonia, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Michos, Antoniou, Dalcio, Degenek, Drazic, Kattirtzis, Mancini, Nanu, Tomas, Meer, Giannakou. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Pafos FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Pafos FC and APOEL 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 AND PREDICTION FOR PAFOS FC VS APOEL

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Pafos FC's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. APOEL's games average 2.9 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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