League-position context
HJK Helsinki rank1st
HIFK Elsinki rank11th
HJK Helsinki points76
HIFK Elsinki points29
HJK Helsinki: #1 ยท 76 pts ยท GD +62
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 38 pts above the play-off edge. 38 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HIFK Elsinki: #11 ยท 29 pts ยท GD -17
27 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
47-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.