League-position context
AEK Larnaca rank3rd
Apoel Nicosia rank5th
AEK Larnaca points54
Apoel Nicosia points43
AEK Larnaca: #3 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +24
7 pts off the top 2. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Apoel Nicosia: #5 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +27
18 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.