Apoel vs Larnaca Prediction 3 May 2026
📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams APOEL Nikosia and Larnaca. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 14:00 3 May. The tournament match will take place at the GSP Stadium stadium in the city of Nicosia. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Larnaca):
- ball possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams APOEL Nikosia and Larnaca:
- played 64 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 21, draws - 22;
- number of goals - 75 against 67;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.22;
- average total goals in the match - 2.22.
Head-to-head statistics Apoel - Larnaca

APOEL Nikosia Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on 29 April 2026 as part of the Cyprus Cup tournament (home team - APOEL Nikosia, away team - Apollon Limassol). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the game statistics (APOEL Nikosia vs Apollon Limassol):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
✅The APOEL Nikosia team has the honor of playing the first official match of the season on their home field. The work done by the coaching staff and players on their game is yet to be seen, but for now, let's take a look at the team's statistics over the last 10 matches.
In the ten-match stretch of official games, the team has 3 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws. In total, the team has scored 14 goals in the last 10 games. From this, we can calculate the average number of goals per game, which is 1.4. In home matches, this figure is 1.4 goals. As for the goals conceded, their average number is 1.9.
Match Results: APOEL Nikosia

Larnaca Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 25 April 2026 as part of the 1st Division tournament (home team - Larnaca, away - Aris Limassol). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the match stats (Larnaca vs Aris Limassol):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
⚠️Will Larnaca be able to handle the pressure of the stands in their first match of the season? We will find out soon. In the meantime, let's recall their previous results.
Out of the last 10 official matches, the team has won 4 times, lost 2 games, and drew 4 times. On average, the team scored 1.2 goals per game (in away matches - 1), and conceded 0.7 goals. Hopefully, this season Larnaca will improve these figures and deliver a beautiful game in the upcoming matches.
Match Results: Larnaca
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 64;
- home team wins - 21, away team wins - 21, draws - 22.
- APOEL Nikosia have not won in last 8 games against Larnaca (1st Division).
- APOEL Nikosia have not won in last 5 home games against Larnaca (1st Division).
- Larnaca have not lost in 7 of last 8 games (1st Division).
- Larnaca have not lost in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.17, the guests - 1.05;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.22;
- both teams scored: overall - 32; at the home team's field - 17.
- APOEL Nikosia have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 games against Larnaca (1st Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 64;
- both teams scored all-time - 32 times;
- on the home team’s field - 17 times.
Editorial Prediction
- APOEL Nikosia conceded in the 2nd half in 7 of last 8 home games (1st Division).
- Larnaca scored in the 2nd half in 5 of last 6 away games (1st Division).