League-position context
HJK Helsinki rank2nd
Lahti rank7th
HJK Helsinki points49
Lahti points32
HJK Helsinki: #2 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lahti: #7 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +2
17 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.