Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Pafos FC

L W D D W

4th place in League

2-0

22/05/2026 10:30

APOEL Nicosia

L L W W L

5th place in League

Cyprus 1 Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia on 22 May 2026 (kick-off: 10:30) 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 51 points after 26 matches.
APOEL Nicosia sit 5th with 45 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Pafos FC to win with probability 52%.

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

10:30

2026-05-22

Pafos FC vs APOEL Nicosia - Prediction & Odds

Pafos FC

APOEL Nicosia

2026-05-22 10:30

STANDINGS UP TO 22/05/2026

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

26/04/2026 10:00

APOEL Nicosia

3 - 3

AEP Paphos

CYP D1

04/02/2026 13:00

AEP Paphos

2 - 0

APOEL Nicosia

CYP D1

31/08/2025 13:00

APOEL Nicosia

0 - 1

AEP Paphos

CYP D1

12/05/2025 12:00

APOEL Nicosia

1 - 1

AEP Paphos

CYP D1

06/04/2025 11:00

AEP Paphos

0 - 1

APOEL Nicosia

CYP D1

24/02/2025 13:00

APOEL Nicosia

0 - 2

AEP Paphos

CYP D1

Pafos FC

Draw

APOEL Nicosia

Pafos FC Last 6 matches

16/05/2026 11:00

AEK Larnaca 2 - 2 AEP Paphos CYP D1

10/05/2026 11:00

AEP Paphos 2 - 0 Aris Limassol CYP D1

06/05/2026 12:00

AEP Paphos 0 - 2 Omonia Nicosia FC CYP D1

03/05/2026 12:00

Apollon Limassol FC 2 - 1 AEP Paphos CYP D1

26/04/2026 10:00

APOEL Nicosia 3 - 3 AEP Paphos CYP D1

22/04/2026 10:00

AEP Paphos 3 - 1 AEL Limassol CYP Cup

Win

Draw

100%

Lost

Last 6 matches APOEL Nicosia

16/05/2026 11:00

APOEL Nicosia 0 - 3 Omonia Nicosia FC CYP D1

10/05/2026 11:00

Apollon Limassol FC 2 - 0 APOEL Nicosia CYP D1

06/05/2026 12:00

Aris Limassol 1 - 0 APOEL Nicosia CYP D1

03/05/2026 10:00

APOEL Nicosia 1 - 0 AEK Larnaca CYP D1

29/04/2026 11:00

APOEL Nicosia 0 - 0 Apollon Limassol FC CYP Cup

26/04/2026 10:00

APOEL Nicosia 3 - 3 AEP Paphos CYP D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

0.64

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

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

21 (58%)15 (42%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

23 (64%)13 (36%)

Pafos FC

Recent matches

APOEL Nicosia

Under /Over

(86%)31 5(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)30 6(17%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

/Yes

(47%)17 19(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)17 19(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Pafos FC

APOEL Nicosia

Shots

Pafos FC

Total shots

11.63 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

APOEL Nicosia

Total shots

12.03 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Pafos FC Pass APOEL Nicosia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

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

0.42

Clean sheets

0.28

5.03

181

Corners

187

5.19

19.86

715

Throw-ins

610

16.94

1.56

Offsides

1.11

0.17

GK saves

0.11

Pafos FC

DISCIPLINARY

APOEL Nicosia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.22

2.22

0.06

0.14

13.94

502

Fouls

440

12.22

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 22 May 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.

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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