League-position context
Apoel Nicosia rank1st
Nea Salamis rank8th
Apoel Nicosia points59
Nea Salamis points36
Apoel Nicosia: #1 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +38
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Nea Salamis: #8 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -5
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.