Cesena – Ascoli

Cesena host Ascoli in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower half of the table, with the home side sitting ninth on seven points after one win and four draws, their goal tally edging just ahead at 7‑6. Ascoli arrive in the top‑five on ten points, having secured three victories, a draw and a single defeat, and they boast a superior defensive record, conceding only four goals while scoring seven. The two teams have already exchanged points this season, and a win for Cesena could catapult them into the playoff spots, whereas Ascoli will be looking to extend their modest lead over the chasing pack. Both sides will be keen to tighten up the narrow margins that have defined their campaigns so far.