Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 December

Pafos FC

W D D W W

4th place in League

0-1

17/12/2023 08:59

APOEL Nicosia

W W D D W

1st place in League

Cyprus 1 Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia on 17 December 2023 (kick-off: 08:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia preview before placing your bet.

Pafos FC are currently 4th with 50 points after 26 matches.
APOEL Nicosia sit 1st with 59 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Pafos FC to win with probability 41%.

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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

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Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:59

2023-12-17

Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia - Prediction & Odds

Pafos FC

APOEL Nicosia

2023-12-17 08:59

STANDINGS UP TO 17/12/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 APOEL Nicosia	59	26	18	5	3	54	16	38
02 Aris Limassol	56	26	18	2	6	53	21	32
03 AEK Larnaca	52	26	15	7	4	44	26	18
04 AEP Paphos	50	26	15	5	6	48	20	28
05 Omonia Nicosia FC	49	26	14	7	5	49	30	19
06 Anorthosis Famagusta FC	47	26	14	5	7	38	23	15
07 Apollon Limassol FC	38	26	10	8	8	37	27	10
08 Nea Salamis	36	26	10	6	10	34	39	-5
09 AEL Limassol	30	26	9	3	14	34	45	-11
10 Ethnikos Achnas FC	26	26	6	8	12	39	56	-17
11 Karmiotissa Polemidion	20	26	5	5	16	31	53	-22
12 AE Zakakiou	16	26	2	10	14	28	59	-31
13 Othellos Athienou	15	26	3	6	17	20	52	-32
14 Doxa Katokopias	12	26	3	3	20	14	56	-42

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

01 AEK Larnaca	73	10	6	3	1	13	5	8
02 APOEL Nicosia	73	10	4	2	4	9	8	1
03 Omonia Nicosia FC	69	10	6	2	2	13	7	6
04 Aris Limassol	65	10	2	3	5	10	13	-3
05 AEP Paphos	62	10	3	3	4	12	13	-1
06 Anorthosis Famagusta FC	53	10	1	3	6	8	19	-11

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Apollon Limassol FC	66	14	8	4	2	27	11	16
02 AEL Limassol	54	14	6	6	2	27	23	4
03 Nea Salamis	51	14	4	3	7	18	22	-4
04 Ethnikos Achnas FC	50	14	7	3	4	31	23	8
05 Karmiotissa Polemidion	40	14	5	5	4	27	24	3
06 Doxa Katokopias	35	14	7	2	5	20	21	-1
07 Othellos Athienou	33	14	5	3	6	28	25	3
08 AE Zakakiou	18	14	0	2	12	12	41	-29

Head To Head

27/09/2023 08:59

APOEL Nicosia

1 - 0

AEP Paphos

CYP D1

06/05/2023 08:59

AEP Paphos

1 - 1

APOEL Nicosia

CYP D1

17/03/2023 10:00

APOEL Nicosia

0 - 0

AEP Paphos

CYP D1

09/12/2022 10:00

AEP Paphos

1 - 2

APOEL Nicosia

CYP D1

28/08/2022 10:00

APOEL Nicosia

1 - 1

AEP Paphos

CYP D1

22/05/2022 08:59

AEP Paphos

3 - 1

APOEL Nicosia

CYP D1

Pafos FC

Draw

APOEL Nicosia

Pafos FC Last 6 matches

03/12/2023 10:00

Nea Salamis 0 - 2 AEP Paphos CYP D1

25/11/2023 10:00

AEP Paphos 3 - 0 Othellos Athienou CYP D1

11/11/2023 10:00

Ethnikos Achnas FC 1 - 4 AEP Paphos CYP D1

05/11/2023 08:59

AEP Paphos 1 - 0 Anorthosis Famagusta FC CYP D1

29/10/2023 10:00

Apollon Limassol FC 0 - 3 AEP Paphos CYP D1

23/10/2023 08:59

AEP Paphos 0 - 2 Omonia Nicosia FC CYP D1

Win

Draw

Lost

Last 6 matches APOEL Nicosia

03/12/2023 10:00

APOEL Nicosia 5 - 0 Doxa Katokopias CYP D1

25/11/2023 10:00

Aris Limassol 1 - 0 APOEL Nicosia CYP D1

11/11/2023 10:00

APOEL Nicosia 1 - 0 AEL Limassol CYP D1

05/11/2023 08:59

AEK Larnaca 0 - 3 APOEL Nicosia CYP D1

28/10/2023 08:59

Karmiotissa Polemidion 1 - 2 APOEL Nicosia CYP D1

25/10/2023 08:59

APOEL Nicosia 2 - 0 Peyia 2014 CYP Cup

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Cyprus 1 Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Pafos FC

APOEL Nicosia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.97

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.33

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.25

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

23 (64%)13 (36%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

21 (58%)15 (42%)

Pafos FC

Recent matches

APOEL Nicosia

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

/Yes

(42%)15 21(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(39%)14 22(61%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Pafos FC

APOEL Nicosia

Shots

Pafos FC

Total shots

15.00 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 2.86

APOEL Nicosia

Total shots

12.61 avg / game

Blocked

60 total

Avg. 2.73

Pafos FC Pass APOEL Nicosia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Pafos FC

Played games

APOEL Nicosia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.50

5.69

205

Corners

212

5.89

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.31

Offsides

0.86

2.00

GK saves

2.31

Pafos FC

DISCIPLINARY

APOEL Nicosia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.17

2.19

0.06

0.14

12.25

441

Fouls

467

12.97

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

Karmiotissa Polemidion

Olympiakos Nicosia FC

NEXT MATCHES

Anorthosis Famagusta FC

How We Build the Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia on 17 December 2023 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.

Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Pafos FC'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 Pafos FC 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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