League-position context
HJK Helsinki rank1st
Ilves rank5th
HJK Helsinki points78
Ilves points49
HJK Helsinki: #1 ยท 78 pts ยท GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 46 pts above the play-off edge. 46 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Ilves: #5 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +4
13 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
29-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.