League-position context
Adelaide United rank4th
Melbourne City rank2nd
Adelaide United points48
Melbourne City points51
Adelaide United: #4 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +9
3 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne City: #2 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.