League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank2nd
Wellington Phoenix rank11th
Melbourne Victory points41
Wellington Phoenix points24
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.
Wellington Phoenix: #11 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +4
17 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.