League-position context
Columbus Crew rank3rd
FC Cincinnati rank1st
Columbus Crew points57
FC Cincinnati points69
Columbus Crew: #3 · 57 pts · GD +21
6 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Cincinnati: #1 · 69 pts · GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.