League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank3rd
FC Botosani rank13th
Universitatea Craiova points52
FC Botosani points31
Universitatea Craiova: #3 · 52 pts · GD +17
2 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Botosani: #13 · 31 pts · GD -11
23 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.