League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank5th
Pandurii TG JIU rank13th
Universitatea Craiova points43
Pandurii TG JIU points25
Universitatea Craiova: #5 · 43 pts · GD +10
6 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Pandurii TG JIU: #13 · 25 pts · GD -17
24 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.