League-position context
Adelaide United rank3rd
Brisbane Roar rank2nd
Adelaide United points27
Brisbane Roar points30
Adelaide United: #3 ยท 27 pts ยท GD -4
3 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Brisbane Roar: #2 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +4
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.