APOEL VS AEK LARNACA - CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION MATCH PREVIEW
CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION MATCH DETAILS: APOEL VS AEK LARNACA
As APOEL prepare to host AEK Larnaca on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this CYPRUS: 1. Division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
APOEL PREVIEW IN CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION
APOEL, currently 6th in the standings with 36 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 18 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
AEK LARNACA PREVIEW IN CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION
AEK Larnaca, sitting 2nd with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins 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 a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR APOEL VS AEK LARNACA
Recent meetings between APOEL and AEK Larnaca have favored AEK Larnaca, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Overall, AEK Larnaca have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.
In their previous league match against Pafos FC, APOEL recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Belec, Abagna, Brorsson, Rosa, Drazic, Koutsakos, Laifis, Marquinhos, Nanu, Tomas, Meer. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
AEK Larnaca's last outing came against Enosis Paralimni, where they secured a 5-0 victory using a standard system.
Their starting XI featured Paraskevas, Amyn, Bajic, Cabrera, Ekpolo, Ivanovic, Ledes, Milicevic, Pons, Roberge, Saborit. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.
Looking ahead, APOEL are expected to maintain their unknown structure, APOEL and AEK Larnaca 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 APOEL VS AEK LARNACA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: APOEL's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. AEK Larnaca's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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