Apollon Limmassol
- Hernan Losada has had an immediate impact on Apollon Limmassol since taking charge in December 2025.
- He has instilled a high-pressing, high-possessing, high-tempo style of play on his team that has led to a four-match winning streak in all competitions heading into Sunday’s game.
- Apollon beat Anorthosis Famagusta 2-0 in the Cyprus Cup last time out, while they recorded an important 1-0 away win against Enosis Neon Paralimni in the league prior to that.
- Pedro Marques has hit four goals in his last five appearances for Apollon.
APOEL Nicosia FC
- Pablo Garcia’s side are a thoroughly disciplined and well-drilled team since the coach took over in July 2025.
- APOEL Nicosia are unbeaten in their last five matches (W3, D2) and have put together three straight wins ahead of Sunday’s fixture, including a Cyprus Cup win before edging out Akritas Chlorakas 2-1 in their most recent league game.
- The Nicosia-based club sit fifth in the 1. Division 2025/2026 and possess one of the best away records in the division, losing zero of their seven away league games this season (W4, D3).
Head-to-Head
- APOEL Nicosia FC (5th, 32 points from 16 games) are just two points ahead of Apollon Limmassol (6th, 30 points from 17) in the 1. Division 2025/2026 standings.
- APOEL Nicosia have not lost to Apollon Limmassol in their last five meetings (W1, D4).
- APOEL won the reverse fixture 2-0 three months ago and Apollon have failed to win either of their two home games against the ‘Cannon Balls’.
Key Players
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Apollon
- Pedro Marques has hit four goals in his last five appearances for Apollon.
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APOEL
- Pieros Sotiriou has been APOEL’s most reliable marksman this season with seven goals from 11 appearances.
- Stefan Drazic has scored three goals in the last five for the Nicosia-based outfit.
Betting Insights
- APOEL are 2.53 favorites with the bookmakers ahead of this Sunday’s contest, while Apollon are 2.64.
- The under 2.5 goals market is available at 1.89.
- The hosts average just 1.12 goals-per-game at home, netting nine times in eight matches.
- APOEL average 2.29 goals-per-game on their travels and have already scored 16 times away from home in 1. Division 2025/2026.
Prediction
- We’re expecting a close and cagey affair between two well-drilled and tactically disciplined teams on Sunday.
- APOEL’s superior away record and clinical nature in front of goal makes them favourites to edge out this derby contest.
