League-position context
Ilves rank3rd
HJK Helsinki rank2nd
Ilves points39
HJK Helsinki points43
Ilves: #3 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +20
4 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.