League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank9th
Melbourne City rank5th
Brisbane Roar points18
Melbourne City points40
Brisbane Roar: #9 ยท 18 pts ยท GD -33
34 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 22 pts from safety.
Melbourne City: #5 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +7
12 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.