League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank3rd
FCSB rank1st
Universitatea Craiova points52
FCSB points56
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.
FCSB: #1 · 56 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.