League-position context
Apoel Nicosia rank3rd
AEK Larnaca rank4th
Apoel Nicosia points38
AEK Larnaca points34
Apoel Nicosia: #3 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +21
4 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
AEK Larnaca: #4 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +12
8 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.