League-position context
Ilves rank2nd
KPV Kokkola rank11th
Ilves points37
KPV Kokkola points15
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.
KPV Kokkola: #11 ยท 15 pts ยท GD -18
22 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.