League-position context
Adelaide United rank3rd
Melbourne City rank1st
Adelaide United points42
Melbourne City points55
Adelaide United: #3 ยท 42 pts ยท GD +7
2 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne City: #1 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +29
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.