Apollon Limassol vs Dila
- First leg:
- Dila 0 4 Apollon Limassol
- Aggregate:
- Apollon Limassol 7 0 Dila
- Advances:
- Apollon Limassol
Match recap
Apollon Limassol beat Dila 3–0 in their UEFA Europa Conference League fixture.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
4-0 Apollon Limassol win
Actual
3–0
Outcome probability
Apollon Limassol look poised to extend their impressive run against Dila in the 2nd Qualifying Round, with a solid attacking lineup and midfield control likely to overwhelm their opponents.
Match factors
Apollon’s midfield dominance
Apollon’s midfielders like Brandon Thomas and I. Ljubic outperform league averages in goals and assists, controlling play.
Apollon’s scoring streak vs Dila
Apollon scored in all recent matches against Dila, including multiple goals from key attackers.
Dila’s defensive struggles
Dila conceded in all last 4 matches and failed to keep a clean sheet, indicating defensive vulnerability.
Full squad availability for both teams
No confirmed injuries for either team, so all key players are available to influence the match.
The context
Apollon Limassol have played four matches in this competition, winning three and scoring nine goals while conceding only two. Dila, on the other hand, have struggled with just one win in four matches and have conceded nine goals. In their two previous head-to-head meetings, Apollon have emerged victorious both times, setting a clear precedent.
Key insights
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Brandon Thomas
Apollon Limassol
Brandon Thomas has been a consistent scorer and key link in midfield, outperforming league averages in goals and assists.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/272 goals in this competition this season
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A. Ožbolt
Apollon Limassol
Ožbolt's high goal involvement and central striker role make him a significant threat, especially given his recent brace against Dila.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/272 goals in recent away win vs Dila
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I. Ljubic
Apollon Limassol
Ljubic's creativity and key passes have been crucial in build-up play, assisting in recent goals against Dila.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Assisted in recent goal vs Dila
Analysis
Apollon's midfield dominance, led by players like Brandon Thomas and I. Ljubic, has been key to their recent success. Their ability to control the game and create scoring opportunities is evident in their consistent goal-scoring against Dila. Dila's defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed in recent matches, conceding in all four games and failing to keep a clean sheet. Both teams have full squads available, so expect Apollon's attacking prowess to shine through.
Key facts
- 1.Apollon Limassol have won 3 of their 4 matches in this competition, scoring 9 goals and conceding 2.
- 2.Dila have won only 1 of their 4 matches, conceding 9 goals in the process.
- 3.Apollon Limassol have won both previous head-to-head matches against Dila.
- 4.Apollon's midfielders Brandon Thomas and I. Ljubic have been key in controlling play and creating chances.
- 5.Dila have conceded in all their last 4 matches, showing defensive frailties.
- 6.No confirmed injuries for either team, so both squads are at full strength.
- 7.The predicted halftime score is 2-0, consistent with Apollon's attacking form.
- 8.Three total cards are expected, suggesting a moderately physical game.
Prediction
The prediction is a confident home win for Apollon Limassol with a 4-0 scoreline. The halftime score is expected to be 2-0, reflecting Apollon's early control and attacking threat. The match is also likely to see around three cards, indicating a competitive but controlled encounter.
The verdict
In summary, Apollon Limassol's superior form, tactical edge, and historical dominance over Dila make a 4-0 victory the most probable outcome. Dila will need to tighten their defence significantly to avoid a heavy defeat.
Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 10:16 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
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Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Apollon Limassol has no record in this competition yet, so there is nothing to compare these totals against.
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
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Apollon Limassol
4-3-3Starting XI
- 5M. BrownM
- 9A. OžboltF
- 14G. MalekkidesD
- 23Brandon ThomasM
- 30Dani EscricheF
- 37L. KonomisD
- 41P. LeeuwenburghG
- 44J. KvídaD
- 76Bruno GasparD
- 77I. LjubicM
Substitutes
- 4E. AiwuD
- 10Garry RodriguesM
- 11E. AndreouM
- 17C. DuoduM
- 18A. AthanasiouM
- 20D. SpoljaricM
- 26A. ShikkisD
- 31K. StylianouG
- 38K. BalogiannisD
- 89R. RotisF
Dila
3-5-2Starting XI
- 1D. KereselidzeG
- 2T. KikabidzeD
- 8L. MenteshashviliM
- 10O. ParulavaM
- 14G. JalaghoniaD
- 15G. KobakhidzeM
- 16M. SanyangM
- 17B. AnoffM
- 25L. YarbroughD
- 33R. EtouD
Substitutes
- 5M. PoeketieD
- 7F. NyenetueM
- 13João AraújoD
- 19B. GogoberishviliM
- 22Shota ShekiladzeF
- 27Alioune TallM
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Apollon Limassol vs Dila?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Apollon Limassol to win against Dila.
- What score did Fipster predict for Apollon Limassol vs Dila?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Apollon Limassol 4–0 Dila.
- What were the win probabilities for Apollon Limassol vs Dila?
- Fipster's model gave Apollon Limassol a 95% chance of winning, Dila a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.