AEL - Apoel Nicosia
Match preview
AEL take on Apoel Nicosia in Cypriot First Division at Alphamega Stadium on 20 December 2026.
The most recent match for AEL was a 2-0 win over Pafos, after a 2-1 win over Nea Salamis before that.
The most recent match for Apoel Nicosia was a 2-2 draw with Apollon Limassol, after a 1-2 defeat against Anorthosis before that.
Our algorithm predicts Apoel Nicosia to win, with a probability of 38%. The full split: AEL 36%, draw 26%, Apoel Nicosia 38%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
4 AEL
3 Draw
11 Apoel Nicosia
56%
Over 2.5 goals
33%
Both teams scored
2.6
Goals per match
4
|
10
Clean sheets
🔥 Apoel Nicosia won the last 2 head-to-head meetings
Biggest win:
Apoel Nicosia 6-0 AEL
(2026)
Goals scored all matches
0.72
1.83
Goals in home matches
1.22
2.11
Goals in away matches
0.22
1.56
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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Stadion
table 2026
1-division
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
AEK Larnaca
|
9 |
AEL
|
9 |
Pafos
|
7 |
Apollon Limassol
|
6 |
Omonia Nicosia
|
5 |
Omonia Aradippou
|
5 |
Omonia 29is Maiou
|
5 |
Apoel Nicosia
|
4 |
Nea Salamis
|
4 |
Aris
|
4 |
Olympiakos
|
3 |
Anorthosis
|
3 |
Karmiotissa
|
2 |
Digenis Ypsonas
|
0 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
AEL — Formation: 3-4-3
Apoel Nicosia — Formation: 4-2-3-1
AEL — Formation: 3-4-3
Apoel Nicosia — Formation: 4-2-3-1