League-position context
Honka rank4th
HIFK Elsinki rank8th
Honka points37
HIFK Elsinki points28
Honka: #4 ยท 37 pts ยท GD +9
4 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HIFK Elsinki: #8 ยท 28 pts ยท GD -4
13 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.