League-position context
Newcastle Jets rank9th
Brisbane Roar rank8th
Newcastle Jets points25
Brisbane Roar points30
Newcastle Jets: #9 ยท 25 pts ยท GD -11
16 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
Brisbane Roar: #8 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -9
11 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.