- H2H form: Aris Limassol’s last 5 H2H matches are 4 wins and 1 draw, including a 2-0 away win four months ago.
- Home form: Aris Limassol are winless in their last 3 home games (D2, L1).
- Apollon recent results: Apollon Limassol have won 2 and drawn 3 of their last 5 league games, including a 3-2 away victory over APOEL Nicosia FC.
Limassol Derby Day
With 6th-placed Aris Limmasol on 45 points and 2nd-placed Apollon Limassol FC on 58 points after 29 games, this derby is more than just bragging rights as the two clubs jostle for positions in the final group in the Championship phase. Liasos Louka’s side have seen their form dip in recent weeks, winning just 1 of their last 5 matches in the Championship Group (D2, L2).
With 58 points from 29 games, Apollon sit 2nd in the 1. Division - Championship Group 2026, 13 more than their city rivals. The home side have been less than solid at home in recent months, posting 8 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses from their 15 games in the 1. Division - Championship Group 2026, conceding 17 goals. Apollon have been more consistent on their travels in this league, picking up 8 wins, 5 draws, and just 2 defeats, conceding a mere 14 goals in 15 games.
An entertaining Limassol derby awaits
Tactical contrast
Apollon boss Hernán Losada has a strong attacking ethos, playing high-tempo football with an insatiable appetite for vertical play.
- His side have been pressing their opponents relentlessly whilst organised and strong in attack with the ball wide.
- The contrast between Aris’s fluid, intensity-first approach and Apollon’s structured verticality will be a fascinating watch, with the potential for a lot of pressing duels and fast-paced transitions.
Odds and markets
The odds for this game are almost even, with the home team at 2.51 and Apollon at 2.57, and the draw at 3.48, suggesting that there won’t be much between the sides on Saturday.
Apollon are unbeaten in 5 league games (W2, D3) and with no wins in their last 2 away head-to-heads, Losada’s men are the slight favorites here. However, the derby nature of the match and the close odds on the game will have us siding with the Both Teams to Score market at 1.68.
Pedro is the man in form for Apollon
The form man for Apollon is Pedro Marques, who has scored 4 of the team's last 8 goals and leads the side with 2 goals in his last 3 league appearances. With a less prolific similar player at Aris, we’re going with the forward to score anytime in this one.
Charalambos Charalambous can spark the hosts into life on Saturday, scoring 1 goal in his last 3 appearances for Aris.
