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

APOEL will take on Anorthosis on 28th October 2024 at 21:00 (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?

APOEL, the superpower of Cypriot football, is known for its ability to score in the big moments, especially at home. With a stadium with a capacity of over 22,000, their supporters are known for creating a tense and dangerous atmosphere at the GSP Stadium, which is often a key advantage with APOEL having experienced players, especially in defense and midfield, where they perform best in the speed control game. They have proven to be impressive in the league this season, especially on home soil, where they are still hard to beat.

Coached by an experienced APOEL strategist, they have a solid defensive system, which allows them to frustrate their opponents while maximizing counter-attacks. Their midfield is full of quality and they rely on key players to unlock opposition defences. Going into this match, APOEL will be keen to assert their dominance, aiming for three valuable points over one of their nearest rivals.

Anorthosis approaches this competition with a direct focus on physical condition and play. It's a trait that has made them a formidable team over the years. As they struggle with consistency this season They are still a dangerous opponent. Especially from set pieces and counter-attacks.

In the game against AEK Larnaka, Anorthosis will have to control the defence and look for opportunities to attack quickly They will aim to disrupt AEK's rhythm and capitalize on any mistakes.

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.