League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank4th
FC Botosani rank13th
Universitatea Craiova points54
FC Botosani points32
Universitatea Craiova: #4 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +10
9 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Botosani: #13 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -15
31 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts from safety.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.