League-position context
New York City FC rank2nd
Atlanta United FC rank3rd
New York City FC points64
Atlanta United FC points58
New York City FC: #2 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Atlanta United FC: #3 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +15
6 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.