Pafos FC
- Pafos FC currently sit 4th in the 1. Division - Championship Group 2026 table with 53 points from 29 matches, four behind AEK Larnaca on 57.
- The hosts have been in mixed form in their last five matches across all competitions, taking two wins, two draws and one defeat.
- Albert Celades has been in charge since January 2026 and is not expected to meddle too much with a successful formula that suits the team.
- Pafos will look to attack quickly and get men behind the ball in numbers when they don’t have possession and with a flexible 4-2-3-1 formation that allows them to overcrowd the wide areas when on the attack.
AEK Larnaca
- AEK Larnaca have also been in inconsistent form, taking two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five games.
- Boss Javi Rozada took over the reins in March 2026 and has done well to keep AEK ticking over in what has been a tough period of upheaval at the club.
- AEK are a possession-based side that like to press high up the field in numbers and will often play in either a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 system depending on the opponent.
Head-to-Head
The last meeting between these two sides was won 2-1 by AEK Larnaca away from home in the 1. Division 2025/2026 campaign, and AEK have two wins and Pafos one in the three meetings to date.
Key Players
- Lele has been the main man for Pafos FC this season with one goal in two Championship Group matches, while Jaja has three in the last five for the hosts.
- Marcus Rohden has been in good form for AEK Larnaca in the Championship Group, notching one in his last three appearances.
Betting Insights
The odds look about right, with Pafos FC slight favourites at 2.07 , AEK Larnaca at 3.6 and the draw at 3.2 .
Prediction
Given Pafos FC’s strong home form , they will be favourites to win, although AEK Larnaca have avoided defeat in their last two away games, taking a win and a tie.
