League-position context
New York City FC rank22nd
Atlanta United FC rank28th
New York City FC points34
Atlanta United FC points30
New York City FC: #22 · 34 pts · GD +2
21 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Atlanta United FC: #28 · 30 pts · GD -14
25 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.