League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank4th
FC Botosani rank6th
Universitatea Craiova points12
FC Botosani points10
Universitatea Craiova: #4 ยท 12 pts ยท GD -2
5 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 5 pts from safety.
FC Botosani: #6 ยท 10 pts ยท GD -5
7 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 7 pts from safety.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.