League-position context
Adelaide United rank4th
Auckland rank2nd
Adelaide United points44
Auckland points47
Adelaide United: #4 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +7
3 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Auckland: #2 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.