League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank3rd
FC Botosani rank7th
Universitatea Craiova points45
FC Botosani points36
Universitatea Craiova: #3 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +19
4 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Botosani: #7 ยท 36 pts ยท GD -2
13 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.