League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank3rd
FC Botosani rank4th
Universitatea Craiova points78
FC Botosani points64
Universitatea Craiova: #3 · 78 pts · GD +41
9 pts off the top 2. 25 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Botosani: #4 · 64 pts · GD +12
23 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.