League-position context
Atlanta United FC rank20th
New York City FC rank12th
Atlanta United FC points40
New York City FC points50
Atlanta United FC: #20 · 40 pts · GD -3
26 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York City FC: #12 · 50 pts · GD +5
16 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.