League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank3rd
FC Botosani rank7th
Universitatea Craiova points54
FC Botosani points46
Universitatea Craiova: #3 · 54 pts · GD +26
8 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Botosani: #7 · 46 pts · GD +5
16 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.