Paphos vs Anorthosis: match statistics
Paphos statistically outperforms Anorthosis in every aspect. The hosts are 4th in the table with an impressive 73% win rate at home, while the visitors are in 10th place with only 27% away wins. Paphos has scored 40 goals this season while conceding only 22, resulting in a +14 goal difference in home matches, whereas Anorthosis has a -12 away record (17 scored, 32 conceded). The hosts' form is solid with 3 wins in their last 5 matches, and their home scoring efficiency is 2.09 goals per match, while the visitors average only 0.64 goals per away game. Additionally, Anorthosis fails to score in 55% of their away matches, which, combined with Paphos' dominant home form (60% possession, 4.36 shots on target per match), makes the hosts the clear favorite for this encounter.
Paphos vs Anorthosis: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Paphos play Anorthosis in First Division (Cyprus). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 17:00. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Paphos: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Anorthosis: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Paphos scores 1.83 and concedes 1.06 goals per match. Anorthosis scores 1.06 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.64 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Paphos 47%, Anorthosis 42%. Over 2.5: Paphos 50%, Anorthosis 30%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Paphos has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.29. Paphos: 11.6 shots per match, Anorthosis: 9.8.
Match halves
Paphos: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.97. Anorthosis: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Paphos: 76-90+ (25 goals). Anorthosis: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.64 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Paphos statistically outperforms Anorthosis in every aspect. The hosts are 4th in the table with an impressive 73% win rate at home, while the visitors are in 10th place with only 27% away wins. Paphos has scored 40 goals this season while conceding only 22, resulting in a +14 goal difference in home matches, whereas Anorthosis has a -12 away record (17 scored, 32 conceded). The hosts' form is solid with 3 wins in their last 5 matches, and their home scoring efficiency is 2.09 goals per match, while the visitors average only 0.64 goals per away game. Additionally, Anorthosis fails to score in 55% of their away matches, which, combined with Paphos' dominant home form (60% possession, 4.36 shots on target per match), makes the hosts the clear favorite for this encounter.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Paphos | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Anorthosis is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Paphos · 2 pts / match - Anorthosis
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Paphos is 73% better for: goals scored per match.
1.83 goals / match - Paphos · 1.06 goals / match - Anorthosis
Paphos is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.06 goals / match - Paphos · 1.21 goals / match - Anorthosis
Paphos scores in 86% of matches (31 of 36 matches), while Anorthosis keeps a clean sheet in 33% (11 of 33 matches).
Anorthosis scores in 64% of matches (21 of 33 matches), while Paphos keeps a clean sheet in 42% (15 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Paphos
Over / Under — Anorthosis
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Paphos is 68% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.78 pts / match - Paphos · 1.06 pts / match - Anorthosis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paphos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Anorthosis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (25 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First Division).
Teams vs league
| Paphos | Liga | Anorthosis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.89 | 2.64 | ▼ 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 43% | • 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 73% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Paphos 0 - 1 - 0 Anorthosis. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Paphos vs Anorthosis?
The First Division match finished Paphos 0:0 Anorthosis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Paphos vs Anorthosis?
Paphos score 1.83 goals per game on average and Anorthosis 1.06. The First Division average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Paphos's matches and 42% of Anorthosis's.
What form are Paphos and Anorthosis in?
Over the last 5 games Paphos have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Anorthosis 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paphos vs Anorthosis?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Paphos vs Anorthosis: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.