League-position context
Rapid rank2nd
U Craiova 1948 rank13th
Rapid points55
U Craiova 1948 points31
Rapid: #2 · 55 pts · GD +23
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
U Craiova 1948: #13 · 31 pts · GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
24-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.