League-position context
Apoel Nicosia rank3rd
Pafos rank5th
Apoel Nicosia points38
Pafos points30
Apoel Nicosia: #3 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +21
4 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Pafos: #5 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +3
12 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.