AEL Limassol vs APOEL Nicosia Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – February 28

AEL Limassol

L L W L L

8th place in League

2-3

28/02/2026 15:00

APOEL Nicosia

L L W W L

5th place in League

Cyprus 1 Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AEL Limassol vs APOEL Nicosia on February 28, 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AEL Limassol vs APOEL Nicosia preview before placing for you.

AEL Limassol are currently 8th with 33 points after 26 matches.
APOEL Nicosia sit 5th with 45 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: APOEL Nicosia to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors APOEL Nicosia, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. AEL Limassol have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2026-02-28

AEL Limassol vs APOEL Nicosia - Prediction & Odds

AEL Limassol

APOEL Nicosia

2026-02-28 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/02/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Omonia Nicosia FC	61	26	19	4	3	63	17	46
02 AEK Larnaca	53	26	16	5	5	49	22	27
03 Apollon Limassol FC	53	26	16	5	5	36	22	14
04 AEP Paphos	51	26	16	3	7	53	24	29
05 APOEL Nicosia	45	26	13	6	7	45	27	18
06 Aris Limassol	43	26	12	7	7	48	26	22
07 Omonia Aradippou	34	26	10	4	12	23	31	-8
08 AEL Limassol	33	26	10	3	13	31	38	-7
09 Anorthosis Famagusta FC	32	26	7	11	8	23	33	-10
10 Krasava ENY Ypsonas FC	28	26	8	4	14	26	36	-10
11 Olympiakos Nicosia FC	28	26	6	10	10	22	37	-15
12 Akritas Chloraka	26	26	7	5	14	23	48	-25
13 Ethnikos Achnas FC	23	26	7	2	17	25	44	-19
14 E.N.Paralimniou	1	26	0	1	25	5	67	-62

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Omonia Nicosia FC	87	10	8	2	0	25	7	18
02 AEK Larnaca	69	10	4	4	2	13	11	2
03 Apollon Limassol FC	67	10	4	2	4	16	19	-3
04 AEP Paphos	62	10	2	5	3	13	14	-1
05 APOEL Nicosia	52	10	2	1	7	8	18	-10
06 Aris Limassol	51	10	2	2	6	13	19	-6

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Anorthosis Famagusta FC	45	7	4	1	2	12	7	5
02 AEL Limassol	44	7	3	2	2	10	8	2
03 Omonia Aradippou	42	7	2	2	3	8	11	-3
04 Krasava ENY Ypsonas FC	40	7	3	3	1	10	8	2
05 Olympiakos Nicosia FC	40	7	4	0	3	10	7	3
06 Akritas Chloraka	35	7	3	0	4	8	10	-2
07 Ethnikos Achnas FC	33	7	3	1	3	9	9	0
08 E.N.Paralimniou	5	7	1	1	5	6	13	-7

Head To Head

23/11/2025 17:00

APOEL Nicosia

1 - 2

AEL Limassol

CYP D1

16/02/2025 17:00

AEL Limassol

1 - 2

APOEL Nicosia

CYP D1

10/11/2024 17:00

APOEL Nicosia

4 - 0

AEL Limassol

CYP D1

11/02/2024 17:00

AEL Limassol

1 - 1

APOEL Nicosia

CYP D1

11/11/2023 17:00

APOEL Nicosia

1 - 0

AEL Limassol

CYP D1

08/01/2023 17:00

AEL Limassol

1 - 0

APOEL Nicosia

CYP D1

AEL Limassol

33%

Draw

17%

APOEL Nicosia

50%

AEL Limassol Last 6 matches

20/02/2026 17:00

E.N.Paralimniou 0 - 2 AEL Limassol CYP D1

15/02/2026 17:00

AEL Limassol 0 - 1 AEP Paphos CYP D1

09/02/2026 17:00

Krasava ENY Ypsonas FC 3 - 0 AEL Limassol CYP D1

04/02/2026 17:00

Omonia Nicosia FC 1 - 1 AEL Limassol CYP Cup

01/02/2026 17:00

AEL Limassol 2 - 1 Aris Limassol CYP D1

25/01/2026 14:00

Anorthosis Famagusta FC 2 - 1 AEL Limassol CYP D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches APOEL Nicosia

15/02/2026 14:00

Ethnikos Achnas FC 3 - 2 APOEL Nicosia CYP D1

11/02/2026 16:00

APOEL Nicosia 3 - 2 E.N.Paralimniou CYP Cup

08/02/2026 14:00

APOEL Nicosia 1 - 2 AEK Larnaca CYP D1

04/02/2026 17:00

AEP Paphos 2 - 0 APOEL Nicosia CYP D1

31/01/2026 17:00

Olympiakos Nicosia FC 0 - 2 APOEL Nicosia CYP D1

23/01/2026 17:00

APOEL Nicosia 1 - 1 Omonia Aradippou CYP D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Cyprus 1 Division

Played games

Goals

Scored

354

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

344

Avg. per game

1.25

Scored

441

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

285

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 275 matches

YesNo

188 (68%)87 (32%)

In last 275 matches

NoYes

222 (74%)78 (26%)

AEL Limassol

Recent matches

APOEL Nicosia

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AEL Limassol

APOEL Nicosia

Shots

AEL Limassol

Total shots

9.54 avg / game

Blocked

51 total

Avg. 1.89

APOEL Nicosia

Total shots

11.69 avg / game

Blocked

93 total

Avg. 3.21

AEL Limassol Pass APOEL Nicosia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

3219

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AEL Limassol

275

Played games

APOEL Nicosia

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

118

0.39

4.08

1123

Corners

1488

4.96

2.18

599

Throw-ins

760

2.53

0.65

179

Offsides

185

0.62

1.97

543

GK saves

498

1.66

AEL Limassol

DISCIPLINARY

APOEL Nicosia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.10

577

647

2.16

0.08

0.12

5.75

1582

Fouls

1884

6.28

0.00

Tackles

104

0.35

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How We Build the AEL Limassol vs APOEL Nicosia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AEL Limassol vs APOEL Nicosia on 28 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Cyprus 1 Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AEL Limassol vs APOEL Nicosia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AEL Limassol's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against APOEL Nicosia's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Cyprus 1 Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Cyprus 1 Division standings and the Cyprus 1 Division form table to understand exactly where AEL Limassol and APOEL Nicosia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Cyprus 1 Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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