APOEL FC vs Anorthosis Famagusta Prediction: A win is expected of the home side

APOEL will take on Anorthosis on 7th April 2024 at 17:00 (GMT+3) in a match that is sure to be exciting and excite the Cypriot football community. The statistics of this encounter might tip the odds in favour of the home team. The story that develops on April 7th tells volumes about the possible turns and thrills that lie ahead, with APOEL coming into the fight as the clear favourites and Anorthosis the underdog. 

The glaring disparity in performance between the two teams is evident from a cursory look at the statistics. APOEL's strong home advantage is demonstrated by their 80% win percentage and remarkable expected goals (xG) rating of 1.92 when they play on their home field. With an overall advantage while playing at home, this further highlights APOEL's offensive ability and defensive resiliency. Conversely, Anorthosis, although strong, is behind with a 53% away win rate and an xG of 1.61, indicating a possible weakness that APOEL may take advantage of.

Can the underdog Anorthosis surprise everyone?

With 20 victories, 6 draws, and 5 defeats so far this season in the First Division, APOEL's form is excellent overall. With 65% of matches won, APOEL's current standing in the First Division Table is first out of 14 clubs. With twelve victories, two ties, and one loss, APOEL has a strong home record. Because they have 8 wins, 4 draws, and 4 loses on the road, their record is regarded as excellent.

In the First Division this season, APOEL has scored 58 goals in total.

Anorthosis's overall record in the First Division this season is average, with 14 victories, 7 draws, and 10 defeats. Anorthosis is now ranked sixth out of 14 teams in the First Division Table based on their performance, which includes 45% of wins. With six wins, six ties, and four loses, Anorthosis's home form is mediocre. Their record on the road is 8 wins, 1 tie, and 6 loses, which is regarded as good.

This season in the First Division, Anorthosis has scored forty-two goals in total.

APOEL has won three of their previous head-to-head encounters dating back to 2022, while Anorthosis Famagusta has won zero. There have been three draws in this matchup. Over the course of these games, eight goals were scored by the two teams; Thrylos scored six of them, while Megali Kyria scored two. According to this, there are 1.33 goals on average every game.

The form of both teams suggest a win for APOEL. We predict a 2-1 scoreline.