League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank3rd
FC Botosani rank9th
Universitatea Craiova points17
FC Botosani points11
Universitatea Craiova: #3 · 17 pts · GD +10
1 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Botosani: #9 · 11 pts · GD +4
7 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.