League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank2nd
Melbourne City rank1st
Brisbane Roar points30
Melbourne City points31
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.
Melbourne City: #1 ยท 31 pts ยท GD +5
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.