League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank4th
Uta Arad rank14th
Universitatea Craiova points54
Uta Arad points27
Universitatea Craiova: #4 · 54 pts · GD +10
9 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Uta Arad: #14 · 27 pts · GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.