Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:00 WAT, Sunday 8 March: Apoel Nicosia v Anorthosis in the 1. Division, played at Neo GSP. In the table, Apoel Nicosia are 4th, among the top four, on 17 points after 9 matches; Anorthosis are 11th (lower half) with 6.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Apoel Nicosia 1.9 xG, Anorthosis 0.9 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Apoel Nicosia 61%, draw 22%, Anorthosis 17%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Apoel Nicosia 2–0 Anorthosis. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Apoel Nicosia61%fair 1.63 · @1.67
Draw22%fair 4.55 · @3.50
Anorthosis17%fair 6.04 · @4.75
2.81Expected goals
1.95Apoel Nicosia xG
0.86Anorthosis xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
2–011%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–16%
From our goals model: Apoel Nicosia 1.9 – 0.9 Anorthosis expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Apoel Nicosia to win✗
61%
1.63
1.67
Double chance
Apoel Nicosia or draw✗
83%
1.20
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.73
1.83 ▲
Draw no bet
Apoel Nicosia (draw no bet)✗
79%
1.27
–
Asian handicap
Apoel Nicosia -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
1.93
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
First team to score
Apoel Nicosia to score first✗
65%
1.53
–
Half-time result
Apoel Nicosia ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Apoel Nicosia / FT Apoel Nicosia✗
40%
2.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.15
–
Recent results
Apoel Nicosia – last 2
WL
22 Feb
vs Omonia Nicosia
1–0
W
15 Feb
@ Ethnikos Achna
2–3
L
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Anorthosis – last 2
DD
21 Feb
@ Pafos
0–0
D
13 Feb
vs Krasava Ypsonas
1–1
D
0.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Apoel Nicosia and Anorthosis.
What is the prediction for Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
On our numbers Apoel Nicosia have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Anorthosis 17%.
How many goals will there be in Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
Our predicted score is Apoel Nicosia 2–0 Anorthosis, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis?
Apoel Nicosia vs Anorthosis (1. Division) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Neo GSP.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.