AEK Larnaca vs Pafos Prediction: Visitors May Pull a Surprise Against Whiplash Hosts

The Cypriot thrill returns in the seventeenth round as AEK Larnaca go toe-to-toe with arch-rivals Pafos, who alongside APOEL Nicosia perch on thirty-seven points after sixteen games. On paper, AEK Larnaca boasts better form. Also, they desperately seek to buttress a five-game winning streak. Twenty-five cumulative encounters have seen the hosts win fourteen times. However, the last five games have ended with Pafos winning three times. Who deserves the top spot? Back-breaking Larnaca or Incisive Pafos?

AEK Larnaca (3rd)

Last five matches: W-W-W-W-W

A stunning season shocks AEK Larnaca as they find themselves in the bottom spot, sharing equal points with the likes of Ionikos and Lamia. AEK Larnaca has dominated the last eight league games, scoring in every contest and turning their home grounds into a fortress.

Currently, they have the best home record, possessing twenty-two points from eight games. Away from home, they have taken fifteen points from eight matches.

Morale is lofty in the home camp and support against Pafos would raze the roofs of AEK Arena. The home fans would be hoping for another three points since they have not tasted the bitterness of home defeat in a very long while.

Pafos (2nd)

Last five matches: W-W-L-D-D

Starting the season off a strong start with five consecutive wins, Pafos steered off-course with two draws (2-2 against Aris Limassol,1-1 against Olympiakos Nicosia) and a loss against APOEL Nicosia.

However, they seem to have veered back on course after narrowly defeating Karmiotissa (1-0) and then a 5-2 whiplash against Akritas Chlorakas. If they continue midfield domination as they have shown in the past two games, they should be fine going up against AEK Larnaca.

The visiting supporters would arrive at AEK Arena hoping their luck runs smoothly against the hosts who possess more morale, and a massive home advantage against them.

Expert Betting Tips

Pafos boast of an all-time impressive 60% victory against AEK Larnaca. AEK Larnaca on the other hand has been on a purple patch this season and should not be underestimated. However, both teams have scored in all of their matches this season, irrespective of the relative outcome.

The homers are expected to triumph. Regardless, we are tipping the contest to end with over three goals at 2.00 odds(betway)

The hosts are heavily tipped to score at least two goals at 2.40 odds (1xbet)

For this game, a lot of goals would be produced, but a draw looks like a fine decision also at 3.10 odds (bet365)

Good luck!