League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank4th
FC Botosani rank16th
Universitatea Craiova points49
FC Botosani points21
Universitatea Craiova: #4 · 49 pts · GD +9
6 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Botosani: #16 · 21 pts · GD -22
34 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
28-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.