- Pafos FC have won ten of their 17 home games in the 1. Division - Championship Group 2026, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.76 goals per game.
- APOEL Nicosia FC have been beaten in their last three games and have failed to win or draw their last two away games.
- Pafos FC are unbeaten in their last three meetings with APOEL (Won 2, Drawn 1), including the most recent clash at APOEL's ground that ended 3-3.
Pafos FC on a roll, but APOEL Nicosia will be a tough opponent
The home team, Pafos FC, have had a mixed record in their last five games (Won 1, Drawn 2, Lost 2), but recently managed to beat Aris Limassol 2-0 at home and held AEK Larnaca to a 2-2 draw away from home. In this Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia FC prediction, we should note that recent form might not tell the whole story, as both teams have shown flashes of quality throughout the season.
APOEL Nicosia FC have been out of sorts recently, losing three in a row and failing to win or even tie a game in their last two road trips. They will need to improve on those stats if they are to close the gap on Pafos in the table.
Pafos’ possession play vs APOEL’s transition game
Pafos FC have been very clinical with their passing recently, with head coach Ricardo Sa Pinto bringing the right kind of tactical discipline to the team.
APOEL Nicosia FC, on the other hand, are a team that thrive on intense pressing and counter attack. They try to disrupt the opposition’s rhythm and then hit them hard on the counter. It will be interesting to see who can implement their respective strategies best and, according to our Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia FC prediction, midfield battles will be crucial.
Pafos are the fourth-placed team in the 1. Division - Championship Group 2026 with 58 points from 34 games and APOEL Nicosia are in fifth position, six points behind, with 52 points from the same number of games.
Best odds and betting suggestions
Pafos FC are odds on favorites for this game, 1.89, with APOEL Nicosia coming in at 3.7. With home advantage, the superior recent head-to-head record and APOEL Nicosia in poor form, the hosts have all the ingredients to take all three points on Friday, as underlined in this Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia FC preview.
Pafos FC’s Derrick Luckassen has been in good form for the hosts, scoring 2 goals in 7 Championship Group games, and providing a consistent threat from wide areas. Meanwhile, APOEL Nicosia FC’s top scorer in the Championship Group, Stefan Drazic, has netted 3 times in 8 games.
Both teams will be desperate to get a European spot, and with a recently appointed manager at home and an established coach leading the visitors, this could be an interesting matchup. To further guide your decision-making, consider Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia FC betting tips that are available from analysts who foresee a closely fought encounter.
Both teams will be giving it their all and we can expect an intense, competitive game.
With 1.71 available on both teams to score, we can see both sides having enough chances to score on Friday.
