Catanzaro 1-6 Ascoli: result and AI prediction
Catanzaro – Ascoli, Serie B, Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 04:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Stadio Nicola Ceravolo
Catanzaro is #20 in the table (4 pts) and Ascoli #6 (12 pts). 14 places separate the two teams in the table. Catanzaro has not won any of its last 5 matches. Ascoli is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 2 head-to-head meetings: Catanzaro 1, draws 0, Ascoli 1. Their last meeting, on February 10, 2024, ended Catanzaro 3-2 Ascoli.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Catanzaro need a response after an uncomfortable opening to the campaign, and the Ceravolo offers a clear chance to reset their momentum. Ascoli arrive in better overall condition, with a settled defensive platform and several attacking options expected to start. The home side’s problem is that Pecorino and Giovane are unavailable just as Gorgone is seeking more fluency in possession. The contest should hinge on whether Catanzaro’s three attacking players can play through Ascoli’s central screen before the visitors find space on the break.
Injuries and absences
Pecorino and Giovane are unavailable for Catanzaro, narrowing Gorgone’s forward alternatives and increasing reliance on Iemmello, Alesi and Pafundi. Ascoli have received a boost with Curado declared fit by Tomei.
Form (last 5)
Catanzaro vs Ascoli stats
| Catanzaro | Ascoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 8 | 8 |
| Goals conceded | 14 | 5 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 2 |
Last meetings
- 2024-02-10Catanzaro 3-2 Ascoli
- 2023-12-16Ascoli 1-0 Catanzaro

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