League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank3rd
Melbourne Victory rank6th
Brisbane Roar points48
Melbourne Victory points41
Brisbane Roar: #3 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +9
0 pts off the top 2. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne Victory: #6 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +7
7 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.