Aris Limassol vs APOEL Nicosia Prediction: A Home Victory Would Cost an Arm and a Leg

Round 16 continues with Aris Limassol butting heads with APOEL Nicosia who seems to be operating on a different dimension. Thursday's contest marks the thirtieth clash between both sides; with the home side winning six times, the visitors winning twenty-two contentions, and six draws. Regardless, the last five games between the sides produced two wins for APOEL Nicosia, two draws, and a win for Aris Limassol. What is to be hoped from these two teams high above the table? A further run of excellence or a complete shocker?

Aris Limassol (3rd)

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

With five wins and four draws in nine matches, it is safe to say that Aris Limassol is in fine form. For every match they go into, it's as if they play not necessarily to win, but not to lose.

They have smuggled thirty-one (31) valid points from fifteen matches and would be looking to add to their tally against APOEL Nicosia. At home, they have played eight matches and taken fifteen points. So far, they have remained unbeaten home and away and they may succeed to snatch a stalemate here, or even a win.

APOEL Nicosia (9th)

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

Speeding away in excellent form, league leaders APOEL Nicosia would go into this game on the back of an exquisite run of five consecutive victories against opposition teams.

Away from home, they have played seven games and have seized the maximum playable points. From the look of things, Head Coach Vladan Milojevic may have set out to establish an impenetrable fortress this season - until a worthy contender beats him to his game.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams may look to cancel each other out, but we're sure that it would be converted if a goal opportunity arises. Hence, we are tipping the First Half to end with a goal at least for 1.48 odds (betway)

A draw in this fixture is also very viable as both teams have gone without a loss in the last eight games. As much as APOEL Nicosia would push for a win, Aris Limassol would pollute all chances of victory. A draw stands out as a very feasible option at 3.15 odds from (1xbet)

The game reads as one in which the most crucial moments would be played in the finishing trimester. Hence, we bank on the presumption that for the first half, either side would stamp authority and one side would look to forfeit a draw.

Good luck!