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On 8th February 2026, Apoel Nicosia hosts AEK Larnaca at GSP Stadium in a pivotal 1. Division match. Given recent form, AEK Larnaca appears slightly favored, but Apoel's resilience keeps the match open. This prediction page highlights the best bets, odds, and value picks for bettors seeking an edge in Apoel Nicosia vs AEK Larnaca.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
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26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 53 | W W D L L |
| 5 |
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26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 45 | 27 | 18 | 45 | W L W W L |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Home | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Away | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38% | 50% | 13% |
| Home | 42% | 42% | 17% |
| Away | 33% | 58% | 8% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Home | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Away | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32% | 56% | 12% |
| Home | 38% | 54% | 8% |
| Away | 25% | 58% | 17% |
The match at GSP Stadium sees Apoel Nicosia struggling with key injuries, while AEK Larnaca boasts a stronger recent form and squad consistency. Expect a tense contest with tactical discipline from both sides as they chase vital points in the 1. Division.
Apoel Nicosia faces squad challenges including the absence of C. Karanatsios due to injury, which could impact their midfield stability. AEK Larnaca is largely intact, with their key players like Waldo Rubio and R. Bajić available, providing attacking potency.
Given the recent form and head-to-head stats, AEK Larnaca has a slight edge in chances, especially considering their strong recent performances and better recent results. Apoel Nicosia, however, has shown defensive resilience and could rally for a low-scoring draw or narrow victory if they capitalize on set pieces.
Both teams prefer a structured game; Apoel Nicosia likely to employ a compact defense with counter-attacks, while AEK Larnaca's possession-based approach favors controlled build-up. This suggests betting on a low-scoring encounter with potential set-piece opportunities.
See below all the main information for this match.
Betting on the match winner with AEK Larnaca offers value given their recent form and head-to-head edge. The draw is also plausible but slightly less likely based on form trends.
A double chance bet on draw or AEK Larnaca provides a safe option with balanced odds considering Apoel Nicosia's injuries and recent results.
Over 1.5 goals in the match is a solid pick given both teams' offensive potential and recent goal-scoring trends in the league.
A low score is expected, possibly a 1:1 or 1:0, especially considering the defensive resilience and recent scorelines between these teams.
The first half could be cautious, but betting on either team to score in the first half seems promising, with over 0.5 goals at 2.07 odds.