League-position context
Austin rank4th
FC Cincinnati rank10th
Austin points56
FC Cincinnati points49
Austin: #4 · 56 pts · GD +16
11 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Cincinnati: #10 · 49 pts · GD +8
18 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.