League-position context
Columbus Crew rank2nd
Los Angeles FC rank4th
Columbus Crew points70
Los Angeles FC points64
Columbus Crew: #2 · 70 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Los Angeles FC: #4 · 64 pts · GD +21
6 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.