League-position context
Apoel Nicosia rank44th
Sparta Praha rank12th
Apoel Nicosia points3
Sparta Praha points12
Apoel Nicosia: #44 Β· 3 pts Β· GD -9
12 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sparta Praha: #12 Β· 12 pts Β· GD +5
3 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.