Apoel Nicosia Vs Young Boys
UEFA Europa League – Group B.
Date: Thursday, 3rd November, 2016
Kick-off: 18:00 UK.
Venue: Neo GSP Stadium, Nicosia.
APOEL will be aiming to stay top of Group B with victory over Swiss side Young Boys on Thursday, as the Europa League reaches match day 4. The visitors sit third in the table, but would move into the qualification places with a win, and could even go top if Olympiakos lost against Astana. Both teams head into the game in good form, but the psychological advantage certainly goes the way of Young Boys who beat APOEL 3-1 just 2 weeks ago. The bookies make APOEL the favourites though, with SkyBet offering 6/5 on a home win, 12/5 for the draw and 9/4 on the Swiss side beating the Cypriots in their own back yard. I’m certainly not expecting another convincing win for Young boys, as this match should be much closer and I think a draw would suit APOEL more than it would their guests.
Apoel Nicosia vs Young Boys: Head to Head Stats
Apoel Nicosia succumb to a 3-1 defeat the last time both side met. The Cypriot club drew the first blood in their last meeting, but failed to hold on as the Swiss rallied up to a 3-1 triumph.
Moreover, Apoel Nicosia haven’t won in any of their last clash with a Swiss side, compared to the young boys who have won in all of their last 3 meetings with a Cypriot club.
Apoel Nicosia vs Young Boys: Prediction
Safe their Europa Cup competition, both sides are coming into this clash on the back of some great run of form and result gathered in all competition. Apoel currently enjoys 5 straight wins at home, while young boys remain unbeaten in their last 5 away games in all competition. So it is very clear that this will be an exciting and entertaining contest.
A draw will be the fair result for both the teams, but we believe the home side have the slightest of the edges. Therefore, it will be safe to back Apoel Nicosia on a double chance to win or draw.
Apoel Nicosia vs Young Boys: Bet Tips
Double Chance: Apoel Nicosia to win or draw at 1.35 (4/11)
Over 2.5 goals at 12/11 (2.06).
