League-position context
Ilves rank2nd
HJK Helsinki rank3rd
Ilves points37
HJK Helsinki points32
Ilves: #2 ยท 37 pts ยท GD +11
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
HJK Helsinki: #3 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +6
5 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.