League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank8th
Western United rank10th
Brisbane Roar points30
Western United points25
Brisbane Roar: #8 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -9
11 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Western United: #10 ยท 25 pts ยท GD -14
16 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.