League-position context
Cagliari rank16th
Benevento rank20th
Cagliari points39
Benevento points21
Cagliari: #16 · 39 pts · GD -28
52 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Benevento: #20 · 21 pts · GD -51
70 pts off the top 2. 36 pts off the play-off line. 18 pts from safety.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.