League-position context
FC Cincinnati rank1st
New York City FC rank20th
FC Cincinnati points69
New York City FC points41
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.
New York City FC: #20 · 41 pts · GD -4
22 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.