League-position context
FC Cincinnati rank10th
New York City FC rank5th
FC Cincinnati points49
New York City FC points55
FC Cincinnati: #10 · 49 pts · GD +8
18 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York City FC: #5 · 55 pts · GD +16
12 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.