The anticipation for the Cyprus First Division game between Apollon Limassol and Pafos on 03.05.2026 is mounting. Both teams are well-prepared, and our prediction reflects their strengths and weaknesses. Check out our detailed analysis, get informed about Apollon Limassol and Pafos, and consider placing your bet based on our insights.
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: Apollon Limassol vs Pafos
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Division | Pafos | Apollon Limassol | 22.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Apollon Limassol | Pafos | 04.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Apollon Limassol | 13.09.2025 | 0-1 |
| Cup | Apollon Limassol | Pafos | 07.05.2025 | 0-2 |
| Cup | Pafos | Apollon Limassol | 30.04.2025 | 4-2 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Apollon Limassol | 22.04.2025 | 2-0 |
| 1. Division | Apollon Limassol | Pafos | 16.03.2025 | 1-2 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Apollon Limassol | 16.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| 1. Division | Apollon Limassol | Pafos | 10.11.2024 | 0-1 |
| Cup | Apollon Limassol | Pafos | 17.04.2024 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Division | Apollon Limassol | Omonia Nicosia | 26.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Cup | Apollon Limassol | Apoel Nicosia | 22.04.2026 | 4-2 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Apollon Limassol | 18.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| 1. Division | Apoel Nicosia | Apollon Limassol | 14.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| 1. Division | Apollon Limassol | AEK Larnaca | 05.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Apollon Limassol | 22.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Anorthosis | Apollon Limassol | 15.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Apollon Limassol | AEL | 08.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| 1. Division | Omonia Nicosia | Apollon Limassol | 02.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Apollon Limassol | Ethnikos Achna | 21.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Division | Apoel Nicosia | Pafos | 26.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| Cup | Pafos | AEL | 22.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | AEK Larnaca | 18.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 14.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Cup | AEL | Pafos | 08.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| 1. Division | Omonia Nicosia | Pafos | 04.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Apollon Limassol | 22.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Akritas | Pafos | 14.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Krasava Ypsonas | 07.03.2026 | 7-0 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 01.03.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Apollon Limassol VS Pafos
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Apollon Limassol vs Pafos
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Betting Intelligence: Apollon Limassol vs Pafos
Three points separate third from fourth in the Cyprus First Division. That gap might sound small, but with the season in its final stretch, Apollon Limassol and Pafos both know that losing here could cost them dearly. This is exactly the kind of game that defines seasons.
The head-to-head record tells a fascinating story. Pafos have been the dominant force in this rivalry recently. They've won six of the last ten league meetings between these sides. Apollon did beat them 2-1 back in January at home, but Pafos responded with a 1-1 draw when the sides met again in March. Don't be fooled by Apollon's third-place standing — Pafos have genuinely had the upper hand in this fixture.
Here's what you need to watch for: Pafos are a goalscoring machine. They've put 59 goals in 31 games this season, compared to Apollon's 43. That's a massive difference. Both teams have conceded exactly 32 goals, which makes the attacking output gap even more striking. Pafos simply create more. They destroyed Krasava Ypsonas 7-0 earlier this season and stunned Slavia Praha 4-1 in the Champions League. This is a team built to attack.
Apollon, meanwhile, are more pragmatic. They grind results. They've been solid on the road but have shown vulnerability at home in big games, losing 3-0 to Aris and conceding three to Omonia in their last two home fixtures. That's a real concern right now.
Here's the insider angle casual fans might miss. Pafos have three players sitting on nine yellow cards each — Luckassen, Šunjić, and goalkeeper Gorter already picked up a red. Disciplinary pressure could affect how they approach this game. If they go behind early, the risk of key suspensions becomes very real. Watch for Apollon trying to press high and draw fouls in dangerous areas.
On the other side, Brandon Thomas and M. Brown each carry eight yellows for Apollon. This game is a booking festival waiting to happen. The cards market looks genuinely valuable here — over four bookings feels almost certain given the rivalry intensity and the disciplinary records of both squads.
My prediction? Pafos win 2-1. Their attacking firepower is too much for an Apollon side that's leaking goals at home right now. I'd back Pafos on the Asian handicap too, given their superior goal threat and the head-to-head momentum firmly in their favour.
Sunday night in Limassol. Third versus fourth. Season on the line. Football doesn't get much better than this.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Zmrhal | Czechia | 32 | Defender | 189 | 79 |
| Bruno Gaspar | Angola | 33 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 74 kg |
| Pedro Marques | Portugal | 28 | Attacker | 181 | 77 |
| I. Ljubic | Austria | 29 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 82 kg |
| M. Carreazo | Venezuela | 26 | Midfielder | 168 cm | 60 kg |
| G. Malekkides | Cyprus | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Vouros | Greece | 31 | Defender | 183 | 70 |
| L. Marković | Serbia | 32 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 65 kg |
| G. Weissbeck | France | 29 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| P. Kühn | Germany | 33 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 94 |
| T. Lam | Finland | 32 | Defender | 188 | 73 |
| J. Kvída | Czechia | 29 | Defender | 196 | 88 |
| Garry Rodrigues | Cape Verde | 35 | Midfielder | 173 | 73 |
| P. Leeuwenburgh | Netherlands | 32 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 87 |
| Brandon Thomas | Spain | 31 | Attacker | 173 | 71 |
| Sergio Castel | Spain | 31 | Attacker | 188 cm | 85 kg |
| A. Vrikkis | Cyprus | 25 | Defender | 184 | n/a |
| M. Brown | England | 26 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| A. Shikkis | Cyprus | 24 | Defender | 174 | n/a |
| C. Duodu | Ghana | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Langa | Mozambique | 28 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| M. Bassouamina | Congo | 27 | Attacker | 172 | 71 |
| M. Ilia | Cyprus | 29 | Attacker | 186 | n/a |
| Bruno Felipe | Brazil | 31 | Attacker | 179 | 75 |
| V. Dragomir | Romania | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| David Goldar | Spain | 31 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| K. Pileas | Cyprus | 27 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| João Correia | Cape Verde | 29 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| T. Papadoudis | Greece | 22 | Goalkeeper | 194 | n/a |
| N. Michael | Cyprus | 32 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 85 |
| Pedrão | Brazil | 22 | Defender | 186 | 88 |
| I. Šunjić | Croatia | 29 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| D. Luckassen | Netherlands | 30 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| L. Dimata | Belgium | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 81 |
| M. Tankovic | Sweden | 31 | Attacker | 179 | 74 |
| M. Oršić | Croatia | 33 | Attacker | 179 | 69 |
| K. Sema | Sweden | 32 | Midfielder | 180 | 69 |
| Domingos Quina | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
Apollon Limassol vs Pafos match odds
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