League-position context
Apoel Nicosia rank8th
Ermis rank12th
Apoel Nicosia points30
Ermis points24
Apoel Nicosia: #8 Β· 30 pts Β· GD -4
25 pts off the top 2. 0 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ermis: #12 Β· 24 pts Β· GD -20
31 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.