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