AS Othellos Athienou vs Doxa Katokopia Prediction: A high scoring game on the cards

AS Othellos Athienou vs Doxa Katokopia is one of the games for week 13 of the Cyprus First Division, set for 7th May 2024, at 19:00 (GMT+3). This game ought to be thrilling since both teams will be able to display their strategies and on-field passion. Othellos seems to be the slight underdog for a number of reasons. Their disconcerting 53% loss rate and meagre 18% road win percentage suggest a team that is finding it difficult to establish itself in a new setting. Their task versus AEL is made much more difficult by their away xG average of 1.13.

Due to his decent but unremarkable away record, Doxa is the favourite coming into this match. Doxa's xG ratings of 2.04 against and 0.97 for indicate that they are capable of taking advantage of weak points and areas of balance in both offensive and defensive plans. But they could also reveal objectives. Their average of 0.76 points per game shows how advantageous they are at home.

This season, Othellos had a Very Poor overall record in the First Division—7 wins, 9 ties, and 21 losses. Othellos is currently ranked 13th out of 14 teams in the First Division Table, having won 19% of their games. At home, Othellos has an awful record of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. In addition, their away record—three wins, six draws, and ten losses—is thought to be rather poor.

Othellos has 44 goals this season in the First Division.

Doxa's record in the First Division this season is 9 wins, 5 draws, and 24 defeats. This is a poor overall result. Doxa is currently ranked 12th out of 14 clubs in the First Division Table with a 24% winning percentage. Doxa's home record is horribly poor, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses. They also have an appalling away record, with 5 wins, 3 ties, and 11 losses.

Doxa has scored a total of 28 goals in the First Division thus far this season.

The expected goals (xG) data adds another depth. Othellos beats Doxa when they have a home advantage, with an average home xG of 1.46 as opposed to 1.17 away. However, their xG against at home is frequently higher (1.67) than Doxa's (2.09), suggesting defensive flaws that attacking tactics might take advantage of.

Othellos could have a little edge at home, but the score is even. Bettors should be drawn to a high-scoring game that has potential value in the goals and corners markets.