Doxa vs Aris prediction 18.12.2023

• Competition: Cyta Championship
• Date: Monday, 18th December 2023
• Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CET
• Venue: Makario Stadium (Nicosia)

On the upcoming Monday afternoon, Doxa, the team currently at the bottom of the league’s table, will host Aris, the champions of the previous season, in the 15th round of the Cyta Championship.

Last year, Doxa narrowly avoided relegation in the Cyta Championship, as they were just two points from dropping to Division 2. The current season, however, has been a complete catastrophe, and it would take a miracle to prevent them from being relegated. So far, they’ve managed to accumulate only one point in 14 rounds, with a shameful goal difference of -31.

In 2021, Aris experienced a significant upturn after new investors joined the club, propelling them to become one of the top teams in Cyprus. They clinched their first league title in their 93-year history last year and continued their impressive form this season, earning a spot in the Europa League group phase. Despite finishing last in their group &— which included Rangers, Betis, and Sparta Prague &— their performances were commendable and will certainly contribute to the club’s growth. Furthermore, Aris currently holds third place in the domestic league with 29 points from 14 games, just three points shy of the lead. Their focus now shifts to the domestic league, where further improvement is anticipated.

Doxa vs Aris pick: Aris to win and cover the -1.5 AH spread

Doxa has had a horrific season, losing 13 out of their 14 games and managing to score a meager five goals, averaging 0.36 per game. Furthermore, a significant majority of those 13 losses, specifically 11 of them, were by a margin of two or more goals.

Aris has secured victory in nine out of 14 games this season, which translates to a winning percentage of 64.3%. While this percentage is satisfactory, we anticipate an improvement in their performance following the conclusion of their European tour. Their upcoming game against the league’s weakest team presents an ideal chance to earn three points on the road.

In the last five head-to-head matches, Aris demonstrated superior performance, emerging victorious in all five games. Given Doxa’s particularly poor performance this season, any outcome other than a decisive victory for the previous season’s champions would be unexpected.