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