The 1st Division 2026 season in Cyprus is underway, with 14 teams fighting for the title across a campaign that started on August 29, 2026 and ends on March 6, 2027. After the opening matchdays, AEK Larnaca sits top of the 1st Division table with a perfect record, while big names like Omonia Nicosia and APOEL Nicosia are already in the mix. Below you get the latest 1st Division stats, title favorites chances, results, upcoming fixtures and match predictions.
1st Division Table
Looking at the current 1st Division table, AEK Larnaca leads with 6 points from 2 wins – having scored 7 goals and conceded only 2. Just behind them, a pack of five teams are tied on 4 points: Als Omonia, Omonia Nicosia, Pafos FC, Apollon Limassol and Omonia Aradippou. Omonia Nicosia, last season's winner, has started solidly with 4 goals for and 1 against. Pafos FC has yet to concede a goal. APOEL Nicosia sits 7th with 3 points after one big win and one loss, still very much in contention. At the bottom, teams like Nea Salamis and AEL Limassol have ground to make up, while Olympiakos Nicosia and Krasava ENY Ypsonas FC are looking for their first points.
Favorites & Title Chances
Based on the early 1st Division standings, the two-game form and squad depth, here is the probability assessment for the main contenders. AEK Larnaca has around a 45% chance to win the title – the 100% start and goal difference are strong early signals. Omonia Nicosia, the reigning champion, comes next with about a 30% chance; their defensive record is excellent again, and they have the experience of going all the way. APOEL Nicosia, despite sitting 7th, still holds around a 15% chance because of their scoring power (7 goals already) and history. The remaining 10% is split among Pafos FC, Apollon Limassol and the other sides. These title chance percentages can shift fast once the key head-to-head fixtures in the 1st Division schedule are played.
Season Stats
The 1st Division stats this season show an average of 3.33 goals per game across 15 finished events so far. AEK Larnaca and APOEL Nicosia lead the scoring charts with 7 goals each, while Pafos FC and Omonia Nicosia boast the tightest defences. Als Omonia and Apollon Limassol have also made fast attacking starts, both on 5 goals. With 23 events in total and 15 finished, the 1st Division results suggest an open, attacking league where clean sheets are hard to come by. The most successful team over the early fixtures is Omonia Nicosia, which matches their status as last season's winner.
1st Division Match Predictions
Our 1st Division predictions look at recent results, head-to-head stats, average goals and betting odds to estimate outcome probabilities for each fixture. For example, the next matchday brings Krasava ENY Ypsonas FC vs Aris Limassol on Sep 14 at 17:00 – an interesting clash where the home side is chasing its first points, while Aris Limassol looks to bounce back from a heavy defeat to Omonia Nicosia. Recent 1st Division results like APOEL Nicosia 6-0 AEL Limassol and Aris Limassol 1-4 Omonia Nicosia feed into the model, helping you find value 1st Division odds. Check back before every matchday for updated predictions covering the full 1st Division schedule.