League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank2nd
Melbourne City rank5th
Melbourne Victory points41
Melbourne City points39
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.
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.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.