Avellino has returned to winning ways thanks to the arrival of Davide Ballardini, who replaced Biancolino at the end of February. With him on the bench, the biancoverdi have earned 15 points in 10 games, with an average of 1.50 points per game. Mathematical safety is very close and could arrive as early as next weekend against Bari. Ballardini has returned to the bench after failing to save Sassuolo from relegation two seasons ago, but the numbers have always been on his side. He has managed to avoid relegation with the teams he has coached as a substitute an impressive 7 times out of 12. At Avellino, the Ravenna-born coach has even surpassed Biancolino, the former biancoverde striker who averaged 1.08 points per game. The balance of results with Ballardini includes four wins, three draws, and three defeats, with 11 goals scored and only 13 conceded. The team has changed its face with Ballardini, with an aggressive, short, and fast-paced game. Captain Patierno has been unleashed, Russo has returned to being decisive, Palumbo has raised his level in the middle of the field, Izzo has guaranteed solidity in defense. And goalkeeper Iannarilli has even scored an incredible headed goal. The group has avoided the playouts and is now aiming for a protagonist's finish to the season. Ballardini will not just be a savior, and yet he has succeeded again this time. Avellino is now in 10th place in the standings, just one point away from eighth-placed Cesena. The team can still reach the playoff dream, but for now, it focuses on mathematical safety. The next game against Bari will be crucial for the team's destiny. Avellino must win to secure mathematical safety and dream of qualifying for the playoffs in the last two games.