League-position context
Ascoli rank7th
Benevento rank4th
Ascoli points65
Benevento points69
Ascoli: #7 · 65 pts · GD +9
8 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Benevento: #4 · 69 pts · GD +24
4 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.