Olympiakos Nicosia
- Olympiakos Nicosia are unbeaten in the 1. Division at home this season (W1, D3).
- Georgios Kostis has done a solid job at Olympiakos Nicosia FC since taking over in November 2024, consolidating a team that were promoted to the top flight at the end of last season. Our Olympiakos Nicosia FC vs AEK Larnaca prediction is influenced by their ability to remain competitive against established sides.
- His side are solid defensively, compact and don’t take many risks, preferring to play with a mid-to-low block and hit opponents on the break.
- Iasonas Pikis leads the line well for Olympiakos with three goals in eight league appearances, but they aren’t the most clinical team.
- Olympiakos are a more pragmatic side than AEK, and their recent run of five games, across all competitions, has seen them go unbeaten (W1, D4), which suggests a low-scoring draw could be in the offing and should be a key factor in Olympiakos Nicosia FC vs AEK Larnaca betting tips for this fixture.
AEK Larnaca
Head-to-Head The last meeting was in the 1. Division 2022/2023, and AEK won 2-0 away from home. Key Players Key players to watch: Hrvoje Milicevic is AEK’s top scorer with 5 goals in 10 league games, a prolific return that will be the focus of Olympiakos’ defensive strategy on Saturday. Iasonas Pikis leads the line well for Olympiakos with three goals in eight league appearances, but they aren’t the most clinical team. Betting Insights
- AEK Larnaca have been in fine form this season and sit fifth in the 1. Division 2025/2026 with 20 points from 10 games, while 9th-placed Olympiakos have 11 points.
- Imanol Idiakez’s side are in superior form and have travelled well, picking up 3 wins, a draw and a defeat from their 5 away league games this term.
- His possession-based team plays a high-pressing game with the width to pin opponents back and the technical midfield quality to dictate tempo.
- AEK Larnaca’s defense has conceded just 0.6 goals per-game away in the league, while **Olympiakos Nicosia’s defence has conceded 1.25 goals per-game at home.
- The ‘Both Teams to Score’* market is priced at 1.8, which is fair, as both sides will create some chances in this game and both possess the defensive structure to keep it tight at the other end.
Prediction
We’re backing AEK to take the win, albeit in a low-scoring game, as they are in better form, higher in the table, and have a superior away record than Olympiakos Nicosia, so far, this term.
