League-position context
Toronto FC rank2nd
New York City FC rank3rd
Toronto FC points39
New York City FC points36
Toronto FC: #2 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +6
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York City FC: #3 ยท 36 pts ยท GD +14
3 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.