HJK 2-1 VPS in the Veikkausliiga at Bolt Arena, Helsinki (10,770 capacity).

HJK won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–W–D), scoring 9 and conceding 10.

VPS won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–D–W), scoring 13 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 10 times: HJK 6 wins, VPS 3, 1 draw.