League-position context
Adelaide United rank1st
Melbourne City rank4th
Adelaide United points49
Melbourne City points44
Adelaide United: #1 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne City: #4 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +19
4 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.