League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank3rd
Wellington Phoenix rank9th
Melbourne Victory points44
Wellington Phoenix points25
Melbourne Victory: #3 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +11
1 pts off the top 2. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Wellington Phoenix: #9 ยท 25 pts ยท GD +4
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.