League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank2nd
Rapid rank6th
Universitatea Craiova points19
Rapid points4
Universitatea Craiova: #2 · 19 pts · GD +4
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Rapid: #6 · 4 pts · GD -9
15 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 15 pts from safety.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.