League-position context
Melbourne City rank1st
Brisbane Roar rank11th
Melbourne City points49
Brisbane Roar points26
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.
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.
23-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.