League-position context
HJK Helsinki rank2nd
Lahti rank11th
HJK Helsinki points43
Lahti points19
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.
Lahti: #11 ยท 19 pts ยท GD -12
24 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts from safety.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.