Ascoli – Pisa

Ascoli, perched in fifth place with ten points from three wins, a draw and a loss, will host Pisa, who sit tenth on seven points after two victories, a draw and two defeats. The home side’s modest +3 goal difference (seven for, four against) contrasts with Pisa’s even‑scored record of eight each, suggesting a tighter defensive battle may be on the cards. Both teams are eager to improve their positions—Ascoli aiming to close the gap to the top four, and Pisa looking to climb back into the European‑qualification mix. Their last‑10‑head‑to‑head meetings have been evenly split, so the fixture could swing either way as the season enters its crucial middle phase.