Karmiotissa Polemidion vs Anorthosis Famagusta Prediction: The away side is the favourite

The Mediterranean island of Cyprus, known for its sun-kissed beaches and ancient ruins, also boasts a fervent footballing culture. At the forefront of this passion are teams like Anorthosis Famagusta FC and Karmiotissa Polemidion, whose encounters are eagerly awaited events on the Cypriot football calendar. The Stadio Stelios Kyriakides is the venue for this fixture on September 18.

We foresee nothing less than an exciting encounter with a noteworthy expected average total match goals of 4.65 and an outrageous average corner Kicks of 15. Every clash between Anorthosis Famagusta FC and Karmiotissa Polemidion is a testament to the pulsating heart of Cypriot football. Beyond the goals and the final whistle, it's the shared moments, the collective gasps of anticipation, and the roaring celebrations that truly define this rivalry. As the sun sets on another chapter of their encounter, fans from both sides can agree on one thing: the magic of football remains undiminished, and the wait for their next meeting begins with hope and excitement in equal measure.

The home side, Karmiotissa, comes into this encounter with a 1.00 pre-match points per game average. They excel with a higher-than-average expected goal per match of 2.11 despite having a dismal home win percentage of just 25%, especially while playing at home when their expected goal average is 1.83, giving them a decent attack advantage. Karmiotissa, however, has an inferior defence as their average expected goals against is an alarming 1.53 and their home losses are equal to their wins, resting at 25%.

The visiting team appears to have the upper hand with a sizable 3.00 pre-match points per game. Anorthosis is clearly the superior team, as seen by their commanding 80% away win percentage and average away expected goals of 1.75, which are both much higher than Karmiotissa's home defence deficit of -1.7. Their away match expected goals against, however, is 1.60, indicating the likelihood of goals from the host team.

We are in for a thrilling encounter as Karmiotissa and Anorthosis square off. Whatever the outcome, this matchup promises to be a fast-paced, goal-filled game and a must-watch for all football fans. 

From the statistics, Anorthosis is the favourite while a high-scoring game appears likely. Expect goals from both sides, over 2.5 goals, and a win for the away side.