Aris Limassol vs AEL Limassol Prediction: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals to come from this game

On February 18, 2024, Aris Limassol will play AEL Limassol at the Alphamega Stadium in what promises to be an exciting matchup for Cyprus 1. Division. This game is a crucial contest, especially, for Aris Limassol who is vying for supremacy in the Cypriot first division.

AEL Limassol, a club that has had highs and lows during the season, is keen to prove that they can bounce back and move up the league standings. AEL Limassol, who are renowned for their tenacity and tactical adaptability, is keen to leave a lasting impression.

Aris Limassol, a squad that has shown both genius and frailty this season, will be up against them. Their path is characterized by noteworthy successes and a few unexpected losses, underscoring their talent but patchy play. Aris Limassol has a chance to prove their worth and establish their reputation in this game and will be hoping to win to cut the deficit on the league leaders. 

Aris Limassol will be trying to build on their last visit here following a First Division setback to APOEL by a score of 1-0. In the 21 minute, Dieumerci Ndongala scored the only goal for APOEL.

Their most recent performance clearly demonstrates the enormous work that the Aris Limassol backline has put in. Aris Limassol has been frugal, as seen by the four goals that have passed their goalie in their last six games.

Observing their previous performance reveals that Aris Limassol have won their last three league games without losing against AEL Limassol. Aris Limassol have also won all eight of their home league games. Here, they have shown such resiliency.

Aleksey Shpilevsky, the gaffer for Aris Limassol, has just one fitness issue because the group is mostly intact. Karol Struski is sidelined due to a muscle injury.

AEL Limassol and its supporters will be hoping for a better outcome this time around after suffering a setback against AEK Larnaca in the First Division play last time out. Ahmad Mendes Moreira was AEL Limassol's lone scorer.

Prior to this match, AEL Limassol had been a formidable offensive force, scoring 13 goals in their last 6 games. AEL Limassol can yet improve defensively despite giving up goals in five of those same games, which their manager will undoubtedly see as encouraging. Nevertheless, it is unclear if this pattern will continue in this game or not. AEL Limassol had won both of their previous road league games going into this matchup.

There are several availability concerns at AEL Limassol. Those that cannot be taken into consideration include Hugo Basto (shoulder injury), Alexander Kacaniklic (cruciate ligament damage), and Sébastien Dewaest (muscle injury).

Examining their previous head-to-head matches, which date back to March 12, 2017, we see that Aris Limassol has won three of them, AEL Limassol has won two, and there has been one tie. Throughout those games, a total of 14 goals were scored between them; 9 of those goals came from The Light Brigade and 5 from AEL Limassol. There are 2.33 goals scored on average in each game.

Though it might not be as many as the goals they could give up, we think AEL Limassol is capable of beating this Aris Limassol team. All in all, we predict a competitive match that ends with Aris Limassol winning 2-1 or 3-1.