Apoel Nicosia vs Petrocub Hincesti Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Ian John in Champions League Predictions
Apoel Nicosia of Cyprus host Moldovan champions FC Petrocub Hincesti in what looks like being one of the more closely contested Second Qualifying Round matches in the Champions League. Thrylos have much more experience in European competition than their Moldovan opponents but the Hincesti Lions will be hopeful of causing an upset in what looks likely to be a very tight opening match between the two. Which side will our prediction favour for this key first leg encounter?
With home advantage and a far greater pedigree in Europe, Apoel Nicosia will feel they are good value as favourites to win the game. The Cypriot Champions only claimed the title on head-to-head record after finishing level with AEK Larnaca on 73 points last season. Their cosmopolitan squad is managed well by Spaniard David Gallego but their four friendly games so far this season have seen just one win and three draws. Their last result being a 0-0 draw in a friendly last week against AEK Larnaca.
FC Petrocub claimed the double of Moldovan Cup and a first ever Moldovan Super Liga title last season under manager Andrei Martin. Unlike their opponents, their squad is comprised predominantly of home nation players, with a trio of Ghanaians and a Cameroonian adding some African flair to the mix. In 19 games in Europe in their history, they have managed just eleven goals in total and conceded 21.
Against Kazakhstan's Ordabasy in the first round of qualifying for the Champions League, they drew 0-0 in the first leg in Kazakhstan before earning a narrow 1-0 win in the second leg on home soil.
A Third Qualifying Round tie against either Selje or Slovan Bratislava awaits the winner of this contest.
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The Best Betting Odds for Apoel Nicosia v Petrocub Hincesti Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.01 | 34 | 151 |
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1.44 | 4.33 | 7.5 |
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1.01 | 21 | 119 |
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1.01 | 21 | 119 |
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1.47 | 3.9 | 7.75 |
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1.43 | 4.38 | 8 |
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1.04 | 9 | 100 |
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1.58 | 4.14 | 5.6 |
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1.6 | 4 | 6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Apoel Nicosia and Petrocub Hincesti?
Our prediction for the Apoel Nicosia vs Petrocub Hincesti match is: Under 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to score - No.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 23/07/2024 between Apoel Nicosia and Petrocub Hincesti in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 30.89% for a win of Apoel Nicosia against Petrocub Hincesti with odds of 1.6 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Apoel Nicosia vs Petrocub Hincesti is 33.03% with odds of 34 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 36.08% chance ⭐ for a win of Petrocub Hincesti vs Apoel Nicosia with odds of 151 at Bet365.
Apoel Nicosia - Petrocub Hincesti Prediction and Best Odds:
| Apoel Nicosia Petrocub Hincesti Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Petrocub Hincesti wins | 36.08% | 151 at Bet365 |
| Under 2.5 | 70.63% | 1.94 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score | 38.1% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Petrocub Hincesti/Petrocub Hincesti | 13.09% | 11 at Bet365 |
Apoel Nicosia vs Petrocub Hincesti Form
Apoel Nicosia and Petrocub Hincesti Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
9 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
4 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
11 May 2024 - Cyta Championship
28 Apr 2024 - Cyta Championship
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jul 2024 - Champions League
10 Jul 2024 - Champions League
3 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2024 - Cupa Moldova
18 May 2024 - Divizia Nationala
11 May 2024 - Divizia Nationala
Players list
V. Belec
Y. El Arabi
DefenderX. Quintilla
J. Cipriano
M. Susic
MidfielderR. Petrovic
G. Kostadinov
S. Tejera
M. Meyer
A. Donis
ForwardM. Corbu
S. Smalenea
DefenderI. Jardan
V. Mudrac
S. Platica
D. Demian
D. Douanla
MidfielderM. Lupan
D. Abagna Sandan
V. Jardan
M. Caruntu
ForwardD. Puscas
Substitutes
S. Kittos
Andreas Nikolas Christodoulou
DefenderI. Chebake
E. Antoniou
MidfielderM. Corbu
M. Meyer
G. Satsias
P. Polykarpou
P. Kattirtzis
ForwardD. Theodorou
Y. El Arabi
A. Donis
Koval
DefenderV. Jardan
M. Lupan
D. Demian
C. Sandu
B. Seidu
M. Caruntu
Yosipoi
Apoel Nicosia - Petrocub Hincesti Key Points
- Both teams last two friendly fixtures have seen under 2.5 goals scored in all four games and both teams scored in just one of those four matches.
- Both teams have scored in just four of Apoel Nicosia's past 13 European fixtures.
- Over 2.5 Goals has been scored in just five of FC Petrocub's 19 European fixtures.
- Both teams have scored in just five of FC Petrocub's 19 past competitive European fixtures.
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Our Apoel Nicosia vs Petrocub Hincesti Prediction
Our prediction for the Champions League Second Qualifying Round 1st leg Apoel Nicosia vs. FC Petrocub is: Under 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to score - No.
With no domestic data available for both teams, the determining factors that were prevalent in the data for this fixture was a lack of goals in their friendly matches leading into the game and in the case of FC Petrocub, in their Champions League First Round Qualifying match.
Across those six fixtures, both teams scored in just one game and no matches saw over 2.5 goals scored. Hence, our prediction combines both these two options into a good value bet.
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