Ascoli – Sampdoria

The clash at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca pits a surging Ascoli, currently sixth with 12 points from three wins and three draws, against a struggling Sampdoria anchored at the bottom with just four points. Ascoli’s solid defensive record—conceding only five goals while netting eight—contrasts sharply with Sampdoria’s leaky 15‑goal concession tally. The home side will look to extend their unbeaten run and climb further up the table, while the visitors must salvage points to avoid cementing their last‑place status. A win for Ascoli would widen the gap between the top half and the relegation zone, whereas a draw could provide a rare lifeline for Sampdoria’s beleaguered campaign.