League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank12th
Wellington Phoenix rank7th
Melbourne Victory points19
Wellington Phoenix points38
Melbourne Victory: #12 ยท 19 pts ยท GD -29
28 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts from safety.
Wellington Phoenix: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +10
9 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.