League-position context
Atlanta United FC rank1st
New York City FC rank6th
Atlanta United FC points81
New York City FC points59
Atlanta United FC: #1 ยท 81 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 26 pts above the play-off edge. 49 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York City FC: #6 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +13
18 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.