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PAFOS FC VS APOEL - CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION MATCH PREVIEW
CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION MATCH DETAILS: PAFOS FC VS APOEL
As Pafos FC prepare to host APOEL on February 4, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 under referee Fellas , this CYPRUS: 1. Division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
PAFOS FC PREVIEW IN CYPRUS: 1. DIVISION
Pafos FC, currently 4th in the standings with 37 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 21 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 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 underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PAFOS FC VS APOEL
Recent meetings between Pafos FC and APOEL have favored Pafos FC, with APOEL claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Ethnikos Achnas, Pafos FC recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Gorter, Silva, Bruno, Luiz, Dragomir, Jaja, Luckassen, Pepe, Pileas, Quina, Sema. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
APOEL's last outing came against Olympiakos Nicosia, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Belec, Abagna, Degenek, Diamantakos, Rosa, Meurer, Koutsakos, Laifis, Nanu, Tomas, Meer. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Looking ahead, Pafos FC are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while APOEL are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 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 PAFOS FC VS APOEL
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Pafos FC's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. APOEL's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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