League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank2nd
Brisbane Roar rank8th
Melbourne Victory points41
Brisbane Roar points30
Melbourne Victory: #2 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +11
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 16 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.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.