League-position context
New York Red Bulls rank7th
FC Cincinnati rank9th
New York Red Bulls points53
FC Cincinnati points52
New York Red Bulls: #7 · 53 pts · GD +8
21 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Cincinnati: #9 · 52 pts · GD +8
22 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.