League-position context
FC Cincinnati rank6th
New York City FC rank12th
FC Cincinnati points59
New York City FC points50
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.
New York City FC: #12 · 50 pts · GD +5
16 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.