League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank2nd
Adelaide United rank4th
Melbourne Victory points48
Adelaide United points43
Melbourne Victory: #2 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Adelaide United: #4 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +7
5 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.