League-position context
AEK Larnaca rank2nd
Apoel Nicosia rank6th
AEK Larnaca points16
Apoel Nicosia points7
AEK Larnaca: #2 ยท 16 pts ยท GD +2
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Apoel Nicosia: #6 ยท 7 pts ยท GD -10
9 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 9 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.