League-position context
Melbourne City rank5th
Brisbane Roar rank8th
Melbourne City points39
Brisbane Roar points30
Melbourne City: #5 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +12
2 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.