League-position context
Columbus Crew rank2nd
FC Cincinnati rank6th
Columbus Crew points66
FC Cincinnati points59
Columbus Crew: #2 · 66 pts · GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Cincinnati: #6 · 59 pts · GD +10
7 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.