League-position context
Apoel Nicosia rank5th
AEL rank11th
Apoel Nicosia points43
AEL points24
Apoel Nicosia: #5 Β· 43 pts Β· GD +27
18 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
AEL: #11 Β· 24 pts Β· GD -20
37 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.