League-position context
Columbus Crew rank2nd
New York Red Bulls rank15th
Columbus Crew points66
New York Red Bulls points47
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.
New York Red Bulls: #15 · 47 pts · GD +5
19 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.