League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank8th
Melbourne City rank1st
Brisbane Roar points30
Melbourne City points55
Brisbane Roar: #8 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -7
14 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 1 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.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.