Betting Tip
Apollon are showing phenomenal defensive form — the team have not conceded in their last six matches, and in the previous round they beat Georgian side Dila twice with confidence (3:0 and 4:0), allowing their opponents hardly a single dangerous shot. With that kind of defensive reliability, it will be extremely difficult to cause the Cypriots serious problems. However, we should not forget about the forwards, who are every bit as good in terms of quality. Thomas, for example, has already recorded 3 (2+1) goal contributions in three games.
Brann, meanwhile, remain an attacking side but vulnerable defensively — in the domestic league the Norwegians are only sixth, and during the season they have conceded in practically every match despite being productive up front. They got through the previous round thanks to a home win over Universitatea Cluj (3:1), but things are not quite so bright away from home: three defeats in six games, including in the Norwegian Cup final.
Given their advantage from the first meeting and their exemplary defensive play, Apollon do not need to take risks — the team are perfectly capable of extending their run without conceding and going through on aggregate.