League-position context
Los Angeles FC rank2nd
Austin rank5th
Los Angeles FC points74
Austin points60
Los Angeles FC: #2 · 74 pts · GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 38 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Austin: #5 · 60 pts · GD +14
14 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.