League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank11th
Sydney rank8th
Brisbane Roar points26
Sydney points31
Brisbane Roar: #11 ยท 26 pts ยท GD -10
22 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
Sydney: #8 ยท 31 pts ยท GD -3
17 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.