Petrocub vs APOEL Nicosia Prediction - Champions League
In the first leg, the Cypriot team took advantage of their home ground and won 1-0. Therefore, Apoel Nicosia can advance with another win or a draw. For CS Petrocub to turn the tables, they need a victory by two or more goals. If the Moldovan team wins by a minimum margin, a 30-minute overtime will be played. If the score remains level after extra time, it will go to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
CS Petrocub and Apoel Nicosia are part of the so-called ‘champions path’, a segment of the Champions League qualifiers that gathers only national league winners. The winner of this clash will face the victor of the duel between Celje of Slovenia and Slovan Bratislava of Slovakia in the next stage. The prediction for a CS Petrocub win is the suggestion for this Tuesday’s return leg of the quarter-final round in the Champions League qualifying process.
In the market for over/under goals, the suggestion is to bet on the over 1.75 goals option.
CS Petrocub vs APOEL Nicosia Predictions
Apoel Nicosia wins the match
CS Petrocub had to push hard to move past the round of 16 in the Champions League qualifiers. They relied on home-field advantage to overcome Ordabasy from Kazakhstan. On the other hand, Apoel Nicosia started their campaign directly in the quarterfinals. Their first leg match was their first official game in the 2024/2025 season. The bet on CS Petrocub’s victory is recommended for this Tuesday’s second-leg match of the quarterfinals in the Champions League 2024/2025 qualifying process.
Over/Under Goals – Over 1.75 goals scored
Playing on their home ground and being at a disadvantage in the matchup, CS Petrocub will likely strive for victory against APOEL Nicosia from the onset. Using the over/under goals market as a basis for an additional prediction for this Tuesday’s second leg of the Champions League 2024/2025 quarterfinals, the suggestion is to bet on the over 1.75 goals option.
Latest news and statistics for CS Petrocub
In the round of 16, CS Petrocub achieved the result they wanted in their match against Ordabasy, securing a goalless draw.
When playing on home ground, the team secured the right to continue their quest for an unprecedented qualification for the Champions League by scoring a 1-0 victory. Lungu’s goal at the 34th minute kept their hopes alive.
The team demonstrated significant efficiency, especially in their defensive system. The team from Kazakhstan managed only one shot on target throughout the match. Having broken the dominance of Sheriff Tiraspol, which had won the Moldovan Championship for eight consecutive years, CS Petrocub will commence the defense of their 2024/2025 title on Saturday, August 3. They will visit Milsami in the opening fixture of the new Super League season.
Latest News and Statistics from APOEL Nicosia
The 1-0 victory in the first leg against CS Petrocub left APOEL Nicosia fans with mixed emotions. The narrow lead was seen as insufficient to provide comfort for the return leg. However, the outcome was better than expected given the initially lackluster performance in their first official match of the 2024/2025 season.
With 46% possession, APOEL Nicosia could only create four scoring opportunities. Two of these efforts were on target. Marquinhos found the back of the net in the 38th minute with a well-executed set-piece. Subsequently, they endured pressure from the Moldovan club, which attempted ten shots, five of them on target. Goalkeeper Belec was hailed as the standout player.
