League-position context
Universitatea Craiova rank3rd
Uta Arad rank11th
Universitatea Craiova points52
Uta Arad points34
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.
Uta Arad: #11 · 34 pts · GD -7
20 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.