League-position context
AEK Larnaca rank5th
Apoel Nicosia rank8th
AEK Larnaca points41
Apoel Nicosia points30
AEK Larnaca: #5 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +11
14 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Apoel Nicosia: #8 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -4
25 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.