League-position context
Melbourne City rank4th
Brisbane Roar rank3rd
Melbourne City points39
Brisbane Roar points42
Melbourne City: #4 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +5
10 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.