Anorthosis Famagusta

vs

Apollon Limmassol FC

Preview

Anorthosis Famagusta (home)

• Mauro Camoranesi took over at Anorthosis Famagusta in February 2026 and has since implemented a new 4-3-2-1 system that has transformed them into a much tougher nut to crack.
• The new-look hosts are compact and very difficult to break down.
• In 19 league appearances, Stefano Sensi has scored seven times and has been a constant threat from midfield.
• Anorthosis are now unbeaten in their last five (W3, D2), following up with a 2-0 win at APOEL Nicosia recently.
• At home in the 1. Division, they have won 3, drawn 8 and lost 1 this season, scoring and conceding an average of 1.08 goals per game.

Apollon Limmassol (away)

• Since taking over at the helm at the end of December 2025, Hernan Losada has kept the side’s ethos of disciplined, possession-based football and they will be coming into this with momentum after edging AEL Limassol 2-1 at home last weekend.
• They typically set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation that allows them to control the pace with two deep midfielders and three central attackers behind the main striker.
• Striker Brandon has been in great form this season with seven goals in 24 league games and has been crucial to their success.

Head-to-Head

• Apollon Limmassol have won three of the last five meetings between the sides, drawn one and lost one.
• The average number of goals scored in these sides’ last five head-to-head meetings in all competitions is 2.5.

Key Players

• Stefano Sensi
  • In 19 league appearances, Stefano Sensi has scored seven times and has been a constant threat from midfield.
• Brandon
  • Striker Brandon has been in great form this season with seven goals in 24 league games and has been crucial to their success.
• Rafael Lopes
  • Rafael Lopes has been in red-hot form for Anorthosis, netting 3 of their last 7 goals in the past 5 games.

Betting Insights

• This matchup should see Apollon’s possession-based system pit against Anorthosis’ new look, a game where the midfield battle will be crucial.
• Anorthosis average 1.5 goals per-game at home to Apollon, while the visitors average 1.0 goals away in their last five head-to-head matches.
• We feel the odds for an Apollon Limassol win at 1.98 are reasonable given current form, however with both sides’ solid defensive records we’re backing Under 2.5 goals at 1.73 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.93.
• Apollon Limassol have won 7, drawn 3 and lost 2 away in the league, averaging 1.17 goals on their travels.

Prediction

• Apollon to edge a close one.
• Back Under 2.5 goals at 1.73 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.93.