League-position context
Ilves rank2nd
HJK Helsinki rank3rd
Ilves points45
HJK Helsinki points44
Ilves: #2 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HJK Helsinki: #3 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +30
1 pts off the top 2. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.