League-position context
Ilves rank3rd
HIFK Elsinki rank11th
Ilves points56
HIFK Elsinki points29
Ilves: #3 ยท 56 pts ยท GD +4
0 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HIFK Elsinki: #11 ยท 29 pts ยท GD -17
27 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.