League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank3rd
Petrolul Ploiesti rank9th
Universitatea Craiova points52
Petrolul Ploiesti points40
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.
Petrolul Ploiesti: #9 · 40 pts · GD +0
14 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.