League-position context
Melbourne Victory rank2nd
Melbourne City rank4th
Melbourne Victory points49
Melbourne City points39
Melbourne Victory: #2 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne City: #4 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +5
10 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.