Ascoli
- Ascoli have made a decent start in Serie B 2026/2027, currently sitting 4th with 4 points from their first 2 matches, and they have averaged a goal a game in their 1 home game so far.
- Francesco Tomei's Ascoli team have played progressive 4-2-3-1 soccer to begin the Serie B 2026/2027 season, using the ball well in possession, playing with a high line and pressing well to win the ball back early.
Benevento
- Benevento have won 1, tied 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games in all competitions (W1, D2, L2).
- Antonio Floro Flores has got Benevento set up in a pragmatic 4-2-3-1 system, which includes a double pivot that can be fluid depending on the game, as they did against Sudtirol in their 1-1 Serie B home draw last time out.
Head-to-Head
The last Serie B meeting between the two sides in Ascoli ended 0-0 three years ago and there is every chance this matchup gets cagey, particularly when space on the field closes up.
Ascoli
Andrea Silipo will be the spark for Ascoli on Saturday, as he has been for 1 goal in 2 Serie B 2026/2027 games so far, as well as 2 of their 5 goals in their last 5 matches.
Benevento
- Francesco Paolo Salvemini is Benevento's danger man, as he was for 2 goals in 2 Serie B 2026/2027 matches so far, including 4 of their last 8 goals.
- Mattia Maita has been pulling the strings for Benevento, providing 1 assist in their 2 Serie B 2026/2027 outings so far.
Betting Insights
- Ascoli are the slight favorites, coming in at 2.14, ahead of Benevento at 3.45 and the tie at 3.2.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.65 and Both Teams To Score - No at 1.83 seem very good odds.
Prediction
Ascoli look more likely to edge this game at home, but the odds and the numbers below tell us there is a close Serie B battle on the horizon.