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 vs AEK Larnaca Historical Match Results
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Apoel Nicosia VS AEK Larnaca
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Apoel Nicosia vs AEK Larnaca
Bookies' predictions
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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.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 |
| 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
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