League-position context
HJK Helsinki rank1st
Lahti rank9th
HJK Helsinki points44
Lahti points22
HJK Helsinki: #1 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lahti: #9 ยท 22 pts ยท GD -11
21 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.