League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank12th
Adelaide United rank5th
Melbourne Victory points19
Adelaide United points39
Melbourne Victory: #12 ยท 19 pts ยท GD -29
28 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts from safety.
Adelaide United: #5 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -2
8 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.