League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank4th
Melbourne City rank1st
Brisbane Roar points40
Melbourne City points49
Brisbane Roar: #4 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +8
7 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne City: #1 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.