League-position context
AEK Larnaca rank1st
Apoel Nicosia rank3rd
AEK Larnaca points21
Apoel Nicosia points14
AEK Larnaca: #1 ยท 21 pts ยท GD +8
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Apoel Nicosia: #3 ยท 14 pts ยท GD +1
6 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 6 pts from safety.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.