Ascoli 1-1 Empoli: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Ascoli return to the Del Duca with the steadier start, stronger recent defensive work and a settled group after a full training week. Empoli have the urgency of a poor run and the potential lift of Andreoletti's new regime, but travel with key defensive absences. Tomei has explicitly warned against underestimating the visitors, whose possible twin-striker setup can make them dangerous in transition. Ascoli's control of midfield second balls and their ability to test Empoli's altered defensive unit should define the afternoon.

Head-to-head analysis

The historical series is too old to carry much tactical weight, but Ascoli have avoided defeat in the most recent meetings at the Del Duca. This fixture should be judged primarily on the current squads and Empoli's changed coaching context.

Injuries and absences

Empoli's confirmed absences of Romagnoli, Monaco and Distefano narrow Andreoletti's options at both ends of the pitch. Romagnoli's issue is especially important because it may require Magnino to move into defence, weakening either depth or control in midfield.

Form (last 5)

Ascoli vs Empoli stats

Last meetings

• 2021-05-01Ascoli 2-0 Empoli
• 2020-12-30Empoli 1-1 Ascoli
• 2020-07-13Ascoli 1-0 Empoli
• 2019-12-07Empoli 2-1 Ascoli
• 2018-02-10Ascoli 1-2 Empoli
• 2017-09-16Empoli 3-0 Ascoli

Other Serie B matches

• Hellas Verona – Catanzaro
• Benevento – Vicenza Virtus
• Carrarese – Modena
• Padova – Virtus Entella
• Mantova – Palermo
• Pisa – Cremonese
• Juve Stabia – Sudtirol
• Cesena – Avellino