League-position context
Macarthur rank7th
Melbourne City rank1st
Macarthur points33
Melbourne City points49
Macarthur: #7 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -9
15 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne City: #1 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.