The hosts are in 5th place (44 points) and are fighting for European competition. The team is on a great run, with eight consecutive wins, giving them a chance to qualify for the European Cup zone. CFR Cluj has long been considered one of the strongest teams in Romania; they had a poor start to the season, but after the regular season, they will have a chance to win the championship.
Petrolul is in good form, but they will still be playing in the relegation group. The visitors have been scoring very little (21 goals in 27 matches – the second-worst attack in the league), although it's worth noting that the majority of their games end in draws.
In their first-round match, Petrolul sensationally defeated CFR Cluj (1-0), but since then the teams have drifted apart. Given the hosts' current form, their strong defense, and the visitors' complete inability to score, CFR Cluj are obliged to take revenge on their home field.
