OLYMPIAKOS NICOSIA VS APOEL - CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION MATCH PREVIEW
CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION MATCH DETAILS: OLYMPIAKOS NICOSIA VS APOEL
As Olympiakos Nicosia prepare to host APOEL on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 under referee Tehrany, this CYPRUS: 1. Division fixture promises an intriguing contest.
OLYMPIAKOS NICOSIA PREVIEW IN CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION
Olympiakos Nicosia, currently 9th in the standings with 24 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 12 points from 11 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 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
APOEL PREVIEW IN CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION
APOEL, sitting 6th with 36 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 11 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 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR OLYMPIAKOS NICOSIA VS APOEL
Recent meetings between Olympiakos Nicosia and APOEL have favored APOEL, with APOEL claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Omonia Aradippou, Olympiakos Nicosia recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Talichmanidis, Bradonjic, Charalampous, Dzepar, Gomes, Felipe, Mario , Konomis, Omorowa, Tavares, Vieirinha. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
APOEL's last outing came against Ethnikos Achnas, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Belec, Dalcio, Degenek, Diamantakos, Koutsakos, Laifis, Mancini, Marquinhos, Nanu, Tomas, Meer. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Olympiakos Nicosia are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while APOEL are likely to counter with a 3-4-3 setup. 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 OLYMPIAKOS NICOSIA VS APOEL
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Olympiakos Nicosia's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. APOEL's games average 2.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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