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

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, currently 4th in the standings with 51 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 28 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

APOEL, sitting 5th with 45 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 24 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins 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 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Pafos FC and APOEL have favored Pafos FC, with Pafos FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). This fixture has generally favored Pafos FC in recent years.

In their previous league match against Akritas, Pafos FC recorded a 4-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Michael, Silva, Bruno, Correia, Luiz, Dragomir, Ioannou, Luckassen, Pepe, Sema, Sunjic. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

APOEL's last outing came against Aris Limassol, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Belec, Antoniou, Brorsson, Dalcio, Rosa, Mancini, Marquinhos, Nanu, Olayinka, Tomas, Meer. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Pafos FC's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. APOEL's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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