Ascoli – Sudtirol

Ascoli host second‑placed Sudtirol in what promises to be a decisive clash in the Serie B table. The home side sit fifth with ten points from five games, having scored seven and conceded four, while Sudtirol sit just one point ahead on eleven, unbeaten and boasting a superior 9‑3 goal difference. A win for Ascoli would propel them into the top three and keep the gap to the leaders narrow, whereas a draw would cement Sudtirol’s hold on the second spot and widen the margin over their chasing pack. Both clubs have already faced each other this season, adding an extra layer of familiarity to a fixture that could reshape the race for promotion.