AS Othellos Athienou vs Nea Salamis Prediction: Both clubs' home and away records point to caution

A fascinating matchup between Othellos and Nea Salamis takes place on 7th April 2024 at 19:00 (GMT+3) at the Stadyen Belita-Vitex in Week 8, right in the middle of the 2023/2024 season. As we get closer to this match, which is set on April 8, a quick look at the numbers offers a story of competition mixed with harsh realities and difficulties encountered on the field.

The relative xG stats of each side indicate how they want to approach the game: Othellos has a rather optimistic 1.34 average xG per match standing versus Nea Salamis's 1.15. Nea Salamis only wins 33% of their away games, which is a testament to their problems away from home, as their xG against rises to 2.09 and their xG lowers to 0.92.

On their home field, Othellos' performance is not much better; they lose 67% of their home games and have a meagre 13% victory percentage. Their total advantage of -13 when playing at home gives them a dismal showing at their home arena.

This game is notable for the sharp differences in corner kick dynamics; an average of 7.69 indicates that the battle will be fought just as much on the wings as in front of the goal. The toughness and aggressiveness required to secure and defend these set-pieces, together with an average of 5.03 cards per game, may very well control the game's tempo.

Othellos's overall record in the First Division this season is Very Poor, with 5 wins, 8 draws, and 19 defeats. With 16 percent of matches won, Othellos is presently ranked 13th out of 14 teams in the First Division Table. Othellos has an extremely bad record at home, with two victories, three draws, and ten defeats. Additionally, their 3 wins, 5 draws, and 9 defeats on the road are regarded as dismal form.

In the First Division thus far this season, Othellos has scored 29 goals in total.

Nea Salamis's overall record in the First Division this season is mediocre, with 11 victories, 8 ties, and 14 defeats. With a 33% match winning percentage, Nea Salamis is presently ranked eighth out of 14 clubs in the First Division Table. Nea Salamis has had five victories, four draws, and eight loses in their home games, which is not good. Because they have six wins, four draws, and six loses on the road, their record is regarded as mediocre.

Nea Salamis leads the First Division in goal scoring this season with 39 goals.

We think that Nea Salamis and Othellos Athienou could have trouble scoring in this situation especially considering the home and away form of both teams. However, high intensity is anticipated in this game. Hence, we expect over 4.5 bookings but under 2.5 goals.