On 10.05.2026, the Cyprus First Division sees Pafos compete against Aris in what’s expected to be a tightly contested match. With only a slight advantage, Pafos must play strategically to win. Our comprehensive preview includes detailed assessments of form, tactics, and key player matchups. Read our prediction to guide your betting strategies.
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 | 33 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 79/21 | 80 |
| 2 | AEK Larnaca | 33 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 55/27 | 64 |
| 3 | Apollon Limassol | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 45/34 | 61 |
| 4 | Pafos | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 60/36 | 55 |
| 5 | Apoel Nicosia | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 53/38 | 52 |
| 6 | Aris | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 56/36 | 51 |
Key Player Statistics: Pafos vs Aris
x 1 
x 11 x 1 x 2 x 10
x 1 x 4 x 10Pafos vs Aris Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 14.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 01.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Aris | 21.11.2025 | 2-1 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Aris | 04.05.2025 | 4-0 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 02.04.2025 | 0-1 |
| Cup | Pafos | Aris | 15.01.2025 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 11.01.2025 | 1-0 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Aris | 29.09.2024 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 28.04.2024 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Pafos | Aris | 16.03.2024 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Division | Pafos | Omonia Nicosia | 06.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| 1. Division | Apollon Limassol | Pafos | 03.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Division | Aris | Apoel Nicosia | 06.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| 1. Division | Omonia Nicosia | Aris | 02.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| 1. Division | AEK Larnaca | Aris | 25.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Apollon Limassol | 18.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 14.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 1. Division | Apoel Nicosia | Aris | 05.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Omonia Nicosia | 21.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Apoel Nicosia | 15.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| 1. Division | Enosis | Aris | 08.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| 1. Division | Aris | Pafos | 01.03.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Pafos VS Aris
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Pafos vs Aris
Bookies' predictions
Pafos
Betting Intelligence: Pafos vs Aris
htmlFour points. That's all that separates Pafos and Aris heading into this Cyprus First Division clash, and with the season entering its final stretch, every single point feels like it could define a legacy. Pafos sit fourth, Aris in sixth, and the gap between chasing European football and simply finishing the season with dignity could come down to exactly this kind of fixture.
Here's what you need to watch for: these two teams simply cannot stop drawing against each other. Look at the head-to-head record and the pattern is almost impossible to ignore. Out of the last 20 meetings between these sides, draws have been the dominant outcome. The two most recent encounters both ended level — a 1-1 at Aris's ground in April, and a 2-2 just a month before that. The Draw at 3.40 deserves serious attention.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Pafos being comfortable favorites at 1.75. Yes, they're the home side and four points better off. But their recent form tells a more complicated story. Three of their last five league games have ended in draws or defeats. They were thumped 2-0 by Omonia just days ago. That's not the form of a team ready to dominate.
Aris aren't exactly flying either. A 3-0 hammering at Omonia last weekend hurt. But dig a little deeper and you'll find something interesting — Aris have actually kept the same goals-against record as Pafos this season, both sitting at 36 conceded from 33 games. That's a surprising statistical insight that casual fans overlook. These teams are closer in defensive solidity than the league positions suggest.
One tactical element to monitor is the disciplinary picture for Pafos. Luckassen has 11 yellow cards, Šunjić has 10. Both are walking a tightrope. One rash challenge on a dangerous Aris counter-attack could change everything. The Both Teams to Score market also looks attractive here — it's landed in four of their last five meetings.
My prediction? I'm going 1-1. Pafos will score at home — they almost always do. But Aris have enough quality to nick an equalizer, just as they've done so many times in this fixture before.
Saturday's whistle can't come soon enough. This one has drama written all over it.
What's Your Pick?
Where to Bet on Pafos vs Aris
Our Pafos vs Aris betting prediction
Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaná | Brazil | 35 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 85 |
| S. Yago | Burkina Faso | 33 | Defender | 178 | 77 |
| C. Goldson | England | 33 | Defender | 191 | 85 |
| L. Balogun | Nigeria | 37 | Defender | 190 cm | 88 kg |
| Anderson Correia | Cyprus | 35 | Defender | 177 | 68 |
| D. Gaustad | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | 167 | n/a |
| A. Moucketou-Moussounda | Gabon | 25 | Midfielder | 184 | 78 |
| C. Charalampous | Cyprus | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| J. Montnor | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 191 | n/a |
| Y. Gomis | Senegal | 34 | Attacker | 180 | 76 |
| G. Kvilitaia | Georgia | 32 | Attacker | 193 | 82 |
| A. Kakoullis | Cyprus | 25 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
| Edi Semedo | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | 66 |
| A. Kokorin | Russia | 35 | Attacker | 181 | 74 |
| Y. Bourhane | Comoros | 27 | Midfielder | 184 | 74 |
| Caju | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| E. Sofroniou | Cyprus | 31 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Pissias | Cyprus | 19 | Goalkeeper | 192 | n/a |
| A. Loucoubar | Senegal | 20 | Defender | 193 | n/a |
| A. Marhiev | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
Pafos vs Aris match odds
Best Betting Sites for Pafos vs Aris
For the upcoming Cyprus First Division game between Pafos and Aris, having the right betting site can make all the difference. Betzoid brings you three of the best sites offering impressive odds and bonuses for this match. Dive into the action with these top picks, whether you're betting for fun or serious gains.
