League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank6th
Adelaide United rank1st
Melbourne Victory points41
Adelaide United points49
Melbourne Victory: #6 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +7
7 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Adelaide United: #1 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.