League-position context
Sydney rank2nd
Melbourne Victory rank12th
Sydney points47
Melbourne Victory points19
Sydney: #2 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.