League-position context
Apoel Nicosia rank1st
AEK Larnaca rank3rd
Apoel Nicosia points59
AEK Larnaca points52
Apoel Nicosia: #1 Β· 59 pts Β· GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
AEK Larnaca: #3 Β· 52 pts Β· GD +18
4 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.