League-position context
Petrolul Ploiesti rank9th
Universitatea Craiova rank4th
Petrolul Ploiesti points36
Universitatea Craiova points54
Petrolul Ploiesti: #9 · 36 pts · GD -16
27 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Universitatea Craiova: #4 · 54 pts · GD +10
9 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.