League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank4th
Western United rank10th
Brisbane Roar points40
Western United points28
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.
Western United: #10 ยท 28 pts ยท GD -17
19 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.