League-position context
Apoel Nicosia rank5th
Aris rank2nd
Apoel Nicosia points43
Aris points61
Apoel Nicosia: #5 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +27
18 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Aris: #2 ยท 61 pts ยท GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 34 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.