Anorthosis vs Ethnikos Achna Prediction 13.01.2025 | Cyprus League

• Competition: Cyprus League
• Date: Monday, 13th, January 2025
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18.30 CET
• Venue: Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium (Larnaca)

In the race for securing a Championship spot, Anorthosis and Achnas will meet at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium on Monday for a top-flight Cypriot showdown.

Although their hopes of breaking into the top six were shaken by back-to-back 0-2 defeats at the hands of Apollon and Pafos, the Famagusta-based club managed to get back on track with a dominant 2-goal thrashing of Omonia in their last outing. With that celebratory outcome, Anorthosis reached their 28th point of the season from 17 appearances, but a new three-point haul would see them close to within just one point of Apollon, who currently holds the final playoff ticket.

Up next for them is a tough league challenge against Ethnikos Achnas, a team that has greatly increased their prospects of a top-six finish thanks to a surge in form, which has helped them string together four straight top-tier games without suffering a defeat (W2 D2). With a modest 22 points to their name, Achniotes are located in eight place, just two points behind Monday's hosts, meaning they could make a jump up the table if they return with all the spoils from the upcoming trip.

Anorthosis vs Ethnikos Achnas Betting Tips: BTTS

As the regular season draws to a close and both teams look for a top-six spot, we expect them to go aggressive in their pursuit of all three points, which could lead to another goal-fest, as was the case in their first meeting of the season, where they shared the spoils in an attractive four-goal contest. Entertainment is almost always guaranteed in every Achnas match, as they score for fun, but they are extremely porous at the back, making them by far the most efficient team in the top division with as many as 13 of their opening 17 matches ending with three or more goals. Apart from that, the encounters between these rivals on the Famagusta turf have been packed with excitement, as 21 goals have been netted in their last six H2Hs, with both sides registering on the scoresheet five times in that stretch. Visitors Ethnikos, who have scored 2+ goals in six of their last seven league away trips, will rely on their sharp attacking edge to unlock their opponents's defense, but at the same time, we doubt their defensive ability to withstand the potent offensive unit of Anorthosis.