APOEL vs Olympiakos Nicosia Prediction: Home Team Staked to Bring their Best Foot Forward

Matchday 17 resumes with a smash as Olympiakos Nicosia butt heads with League leaders APOEL Nicosia, who may finally edge over title rivals Pafos FC, adrift by the sole virtue of goal difference. All-time statistics indicate 74% victory for the home team who have dominated three of the last five league clashes. As the season edges past midway, teams may begin to realize that careless slip-ups may not be forgiven anymore.

APOEL Nicosia (1st)

Last five matches: D-W-W-W-W

This season APOEL Nicosia has impressed with many stellar performances as they remain exceptional in seventeen matches, deservedly earning the rightful spot of Number 1.

Away from home, they have swooped twenty-two points from twenty-four; winning seven and sharing spoils on two occasions. At home, they have hosted eight games and scavenged fifteen points. The last game against Aria Limassol promised fans a hopeful second half which later ended in a disappointing draw after the equalizer in the closing embers of the first half.

Head Coach Vladan Milojevic has appeared to advance his team which finished in third place last season to the champion spot. If his team keeps up such flying performances, he may have a league title to his name - come the end of the season.

Olympiakos Nicosia (13th)

Last five matches: L-D-D-D-L

Still on the search for their first league win, Olympiakos Nicosia may be experiencing a terrible season where nothing seems to yield positivity on the pitch. The last sixteen games played only produced nine points, leaving them underwater at the bottom region of the table.

They squeezed seven points from the last eight home games and have slurped two points away from home. Morale in the visiting camp seems to have dipped as the numerous trial-and-error approaches have so far resulted in horror for the away fans.

Nonetheless, a good game is expected against APOEL Nicosia and all hands must be on deck as positive results would be expected despite the two-nil (2-0) loss to Aris Limassol.

Expert Betting Tips

In the last five meetings between the teams, APOEL Nicosia has dominated three times. Olympiakos Nicosia on the other hand has recorded one win, with just a draw between both sides. The last five clashes delivered an average of two goals per match. An almost definite fact is that the hosts would triumph. Regardless, we are tipping the match to have at least three goals for 1.90 odds (betway).

Also, the first half would likely end with over 2 goals for 2.65 odds (1xbet).

The Home team looks to give a statement to closing rivals Pafos who are apart on only goal difference. For this game, Only APOEL Nicosia would score at 1.63 odds (bet365).

Good luck!