Apoel Nicosia vs AEK Larnaca Predictions

Last updated Apr. 28, 2026
Apoel Nicosia
Apoel Nicosia
Cyprus First Division
03.05.2026    15:00
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AEK Larnaca
AEK Larnaca

Watch as Apoel Nicosia faces off against AEK Larnaca in a pivotal Cyprus First Division match on 03.05.2026. Both teams have been neck and neck this season, making this game a critical showdown. Our prediction page offers a deep dive into the strategies of Apoel Nicosia and AEK Larnaca, analyzing their recent games, player stats, and disciplinary records. Make sure to read our detailed prediction before placing your bets on this exciting matchup!

Standings of both teams

Team Played Win Draw Loss GF/GA Points
1-division: Regular season
1 Omonia Nicosia 26 19 4 3 63/17 61
2 AEK Larnaca 26 16 5 5 49/22 53
3 Apollon Limassol 26 16 5 5 36/22 53
4 Pafos 26 16 3 7 53/24 51
5 Apoel Nicosia 26 13 6 7 45/27 45
6 Aris 26 12 7 7 48/26 43
7 Omonia Aradippou 26 10 4 12 23/31 34
8 AEL 26 10 3 13 31/38 33
9 Anorthosis 26 7 11 8 23/33 32
10 Krasava Ypsonas 26 8 4 14 26/36 28
11 Olympiakos 26 6 10 10 22/37 28
12 Akritas 26 7 5 14 23/48 26
13 Ethnikos Achna 26 7 2 17 25/44 23
14 Enosis 26 0 1 25 5/67 1
1-division: Championship Group
1 Omonia Nicosia 31 23 5 3 74/21 74
2 AEK Larnaca 31 18 7 6 54/26 61
3 Apollon Limassol 31 17 7 7 43/32 58
4 Pafos 31 16 7 8 59/32 55
5 Apoel Nicosia 31 14 7 10 52/37 49
6 Aris 31 13 9 9 55/33 48

Key Player Statistics: Apoel Nicosia vs AEK Larnaca

Apoel Nicosia:
Best scorers:
N. Koutsakos - 6
S. Dražić - 6
M. Tomás - 3
Best assist providers:
M. Tomás - 4
D. Mancini - 2
Penalty cards:
V. Belec red card x 1 red card x 1

Apoel Nicosia vs AEK Larnaca Historical Match Results

Head 2 Head
League Home Away Date Score
1. Division AEK Larnaca Apoel Nicosia 22.03.2026 1-0
1. Division Apoel Nicosia AEK Larnaca 08.02.2026 1-2
1. Division AEK Larnaca Apoel Nicosia 27.10.2025 1-1
1. Division AEK Larnaca Apoel Nicosia 04.05.2025 3-0
1. Division Apoel Nicosia AEK Larnaca 02.04.2025 0-1
1. Division AEK Larnaca Apoel Nicosia 20.01.2025 2-1
1. Division Apoel Nicosia AEK Larnaca 06.10.2024 0-1
Friendlies Clubs AEK Larnaca Apoel Nicosia 17.07.2024 0-0
1. Division Apoel Nicosia AEK Larnaca 11.05.2024 1-1
1. Division AEK Larnaca Apoel Nicosia 31.03.2024 1-2
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Apoel Nicosia
League Home Away Date Score
1. Division Apoel Nicosia Pafos 26.04.2026 3-3
Cup Apollon Limassol Apoel Nicosia 22.04.2026 4-2
1. Division Omonia Nicosia Apoel Nicosia 18.04.2026 2-0
1. Division Apoel Nicosia Apollon Limassol 14.04.2026 2-3
1. Division Apoel Nicosia Aris 05.04.2026 2-1
1. Division AEK Larnaca Apoel Nicosia 22.03.2026 1-0
1. Division Aris Apoel Nicosia 15.03.2026 1-2
1. Division Apoel Nicosia Anorthosis 08.03.2026 0-2
1. Division AEL Apoel Nicosia 28.02.2026 2-3
1. Division Apoel Nicosia Omonia Nicosia 22.02.2026 1-0
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AEK Larnaca
League Home Away Date Score
1. Division AEK Larnaca Aris 25.04.2026 2-0
1. Division Pafos AEK Larnaca 18.04.2026 1-1
1. Division AEK Larnaca Omonia Nicosia 14.04.2026 0-2
1. Division Apollon Limassol AEK Larnaca 05.04.2026 1-1
1. Division AEK Larnaca Apoel Nicosia 22.03.2026 1-0
UEFA Europa Conference League AEK Larnaca Crystal Palace 19.03.2026 1-2
1. Division Ethnikos Achna AEK Larnaca 16.03.2026 0-2
UEFA Europa Conference League Crystal Palace AEK Larnaca 12.03.2026 0-0
1. Division AEK Larnaca Akritas 06.03.2026 3-0
1. Division AEK Larnaca Olympiakos 01.03.2026 1-1
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Comparative Team Statistics: Apoel Nicosia VS AEK Larnaca

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Last 20 Matches Statistics: Apoel Nicosia vs AEK Larnaca

Apoel Nicosia:
Win/Draw/Loss:
Win: 45%
Draw: 10%
Loss: 45%
Scored/Conceded:
Scored: 31
Conceded: 32
AEK Larnaca:
Win/Draw/Loss:
Win: 50%
Draw: 20%
Loss: 30%
Scored/Conceded:
Scored: 30
Conceded: 16

Bookies' predictions

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2.7
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Betting Intelligence: Apoel Nicosia vs AEK Larnaca

AEK Larnaca travel to Nicosia with a point to prove — and with 12 points separating them from fifth-placed Apoel, this feels less like a derby and more like a statement of intent.

The odds tell a fascinating story here. AEK come in as slight favourites at 2.50, yet it's Apoel who are at home. That pricing reflects something the numbers back up completely — AEK have been the dominant force in this fixture lately.

Look at the head-to-head record and it's striking. In the last seven competitive meetings, AEK have won five and lost just once. They beat Apoel twice already this season — 1-0 away and 2-1 here at Apoel's own ground in February. Don't be fooled by Apoel's home advantage on paper. It hasn't counted for much against this particular opponent.

AEK sit second in the Cyprus First Division table with 61 points from 31 games. They've conceded only 26 goals all season — the tightest defence in the division by some distance. Apoel have leaked 37, which is a significant gap at this level.

Here's what you need to watch for — AEK's defensive solidity versus Apoel's inconsistency in front of goal. Koutsakos and Dražić lead the Apoel scoring charts with six goals each, but the team has struggled badly in recent weeks. Four defeats in their last six league games, including a painful 2-0 loss to city rivals Omonia, tells its own story.

AEK, meanwhile, have been quietly impressive. A 2-0 win over Aris last weekend, a 2-1 victory at Pafos before that — they look like a side that knows exactly what it needs to do to finish the season strongly.

Here's the surprising stat that casual fans might overlook. AEK have won their last three away trips to Nicosia-based clubs. They clearly travel well to the capital.

From a betting perspective, AEK at 2.50 looks like genuine value given the form, the head-to-head dominance, and Apoel's leaky backline. The draw at 3.00 also has appeal — these teams have served up draws before — but I'm backing AEK to win. I'd also keep an eye on the under 2.5 goals market, given AEK's miserly defence and Apoel's recent struggles to score freely.

My bold prediction — AEK win 1-0, keeping another clean sheet and cementing their grip on second place. Set your alarm. This one matters.

What's Your Pick?

Apoel Nicosia
Apoel Nicosia
Cyprus First Division
03.05.2026    15:00
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Our Apoel Nicosia vs AEK Larnaca betting prediction

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Apoel Nicosia - AEK Larnaca

Team Lineups and Player Details:

Apoel Nicosia
Name Country Age Position Height Weight
P. Sotiriou Cyprus 33 Attacker 186 81
F. Brorsson Sweden 30 Defender 185 82
K. Laifis Cyprus 32 Defender 186 82
Marquinhos Brazil 29 Midfielder n/a n/a
M. Meyer Germany 30 Midfielder 173 68
D. Diamantakos Greece 33 Attacker 182 81
K. Stafylidis Greece 32 Defender 178 cm 74 kg
S. Dražić Serbia 33 Midfielder 187 n/a
V. Belec Slovenia 35 Goalkeeper 192 84
Dálcio Guinea-Bissau 29 Midfielder 186 80
Nanu Guinea-Bissau 31 Defender 177 69
M. Corbu Romania 23 Midfielder 179 n/a
G. Satsias Cyprus 23 Midfielder n/a n/a
Diego Rosa Brazil 23 Midfielder 182 n/a
M. Tomás Uruguay 25 Midfielder 173 74
N. Koutsakos Cyprus 22 Midfielder 180 n/a
Gabriel Pereira Brazil 23 Goalkeeper 194 98
Vitor Meer Brazil 21 Defender 180 n/a
D. Abagna Ghana 27 Midfielder 177 n/a
Gabriel Maioli Brazil 23 Midfielder 177 75
AEK Larnaca
Name Country Age Position Height Weight
V. Roberge Cyprus 38 Defender 185 73
R. Bajić Bosnia and Herzegovina 32 Attacker 189 cm 80 kg
P. Ioannou Cyprus 27 Defender 185 n/a
A. Paraskevas Cyprus 27 Goalkeeper 187 79
D. Demetriou Cyprus 27 Goalkeeper n/a n/a
M. Rohdén Sweden 34 Midfielder 182 76
Z. Alomerović Germany 34 Goalkeeper 187 85
Đ. Ivanović Serbia 30 Attacker 177 cm 77 kg
Jimmy Suárez Spain 29 Midfielder 170 68
Gus Ledes Portugal 33 Midfielder 173 70
Waldo Rubio Spain 30 Midfielder 183 cm 74 kg
Pere Pons Spain 33 Midfielder 177 70
Miramón Spain 36 Defender 175 74
G. Ekpolo Nigeria 30 Defender 180 73
Y. Chacón Venezuela 22 Midfielder 166 57
H. Miličević Bosnia and Herzegovina 33 Defender 192 83
G. Naoum Cyprus 25 Midfielder 179 n/a
J. Gnali Congo 24 Defender 182 68
M. Gonzalez Venezuela 20 Attacker 180 n/a
David Gerasimou n/a Attacker n/a n/a

Apoel Nicosia vs AEK Larnaca match odds

MATCH RESULT (1x2)
W1: 2.7
Х: 3.1
W2: 2.6
Handicap
Apoel Nicosia
AEK Larnaca
Handicap (0): 1.95
Handicap (0): 1.85
Total
Over
Under
Over (0.5): 1.06
Under (0.5): 8.00
Over (1.5): 1.36
Under (1.5): 3.00
Over (2.5): 2.20
Under (2.5): 1.65
Over (3.5): 4.00
Under (3.5): 1.22
Over (4.5): 7.50
Under (4.5): 1.07
Over (5.5): 11.00
Under (5.5): 1.02
Over (6.5): 17.00
Under (6.5): 1.00
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Last updated: April 2026
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