League-position context
Apoel Nicosia rank2nd
Ermis rank5th
Apoel Nicosia points30
Ermis points14
Apoel Nicosia: #2 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +13
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ermis: #5 ยท 14 pts ยท GD -1
16 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 7 pts from safety.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.