League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank2nd
Perth Glory rank12th
Melbourne Victory points41
Perth Glory points22
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.
Perth Glory: #12 ยท 22 pts ยท GD -22
19 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts from safety.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.