Ascoli 3-1 Avellino: result and AI prediction

Ascoli – Avellino, Serie B, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 06:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Cino e Lillo Del Duca

Ascoli is #8 in the table (7 pts) and Avellino #4 (7 pts). Avellino is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Avellino has kept 2 clean sheets in 4 matches. Last 4 head-to-head meetings: Ascoli 2, draws 2, Avellino 0. Their last meeting, on May 5, 2018, ended Ascoli 1-1 Avellino.

AscoliAscoli
Final score3 - 1
AvellinoAvellino
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 3-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a tightly poised meeting between two sides who have made purposeful starts and sit level on points. Ascoli return home needing an immediate response, with Tomei's settled defensive structure and fluid attacking midfield movement central to their plan. Avellino have gathered momentum, but Nesta must patch a depleted defensive unit and manage returning players carefully. The home side's wide combinations against Avellino's altered right flank provide the clearest route to a breakthrough.

Head-to-head analysis

The latest pair of meetings ended level, although Ascoli hold the stronger overall historical record. The long gap since those fixtures limits the tactical relevance of that history.

Injuries and absences

Avellino's confirmed absences of Simic and Cancellotti weaken continuity in the defensive line and on the right flank. Palmiero's recovery offers a potential lift in midfield control, while Favilli appears closer to availability but not fully assured of a major role.

Form (last 5)

AscoliLeague position #8 · 7 ptsD W L
AvellinoLeague position #4 · 7 ptsW W D

Ascoli vs Avellino stats

AscoliAvellino
Played44
Goals scored46
Goals conceded33
Clean sheets12

Last meetings

  • 2018-05-05Ascoli 1-1 Avellino
  • 2017-12-16Avellino 1-1 Ascoli
  • 2017-04-25Ascoli 2-0 Avellino
  • 2016-12-03Avellino 1-2 Ascoli

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