League-position context
Gnistan rank8th
HJK Helsinki rank2nd
Gnistan points30
HJK Helsinki points43
Gnistan: #8 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -2
13 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HJK Helsinki: #2 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.