League-position context
New York Red Bulls rank1st
Atlanta United FC rank2nd
New York Red Bulls points71
Atlanta United FC points69
New York Red Bulls: #1 ยท 71 pts ยท GD +29
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Atlanta United FC: #2 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 37 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.