League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank3rd
Melbourne Victory rank2nd
Brisbane Roar points42
Melbourne Victory points49
Brisbane Roar: #3 ยท 42 pts ยท GD +6
7 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne Victory: #2 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.