Apollon Limmassol FC

vs

AEK Larnaca

Preview

Apollon Limmassol

• Apollon have a little more momentum behind them after a recent 1-0 away win at AEK and a pair of 1-1 draws on the road.
• Apollon Limmassol have won their last two home games.
• New boss Hernan Losada has instilled his brand of high-tempo, aggressive soccer in the squad and the results have been immediate.
• Apollon’s football is all about winning the ball high up the field and pressing the opposition, with a lot of their attacking play down the flanks.

AEK Larnaca

• AEK Larnaca have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches across all competitions, including a 1-0 victory over APOEL Nicosia FC.
• AEK Larnaca have picked up a win and a draw in their last two away matches.
• Javi Rozada’s more balanced, possession-based approach has seen AEK Larnaca maintain their solid structure since the Spanish coach took over in March.

Head-to-Head

• Apollon Limmassol snatched a 1-0 away victory over AEK Larnaca six weeks ago in league action.
• AEK Larnaca are in second spot with 56 points from 27 games, while Apollon Limmassol are two points and one place behind in third.

Key Players

• Marcus Rohden has one goal in his sole Championship Group outing for AEK.
• Ivan Ljubic has been deadly for Apollon with his one goal in a single appearance in this group.

Betting Insights

• Both teams are solid enough to make a case for the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.63.
• Apollon are a slight favorite for the win at 2.47, while AEK come in at 2.93 with the draw at 3.05.
• The visitors have been very good away from home this season, winning eight, drawing two and losing only three in 13 away matches in the 1. Division - Championship Group 2026.
• They score an average of 1.69 goals per game and concede just 0.77 goals on the road.

Prediction

• With both sides having strong defensive records, the Under 2.5 goals pick looks more likely.
• We’ll back Apollon to edge a close, cagey game, for which home-field advantage could be crucial.