League-position context
Nea Salamis rank7th
Apoel Nicosia rank3rd
Nea Salamis points22
Apoel Nicosia points38
Nea Salamis: #7 ยท 22 pts ยท GD -9
20 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.