Ascoli
- Ascoli have won 3 of their last 5 Serie B 2026/2027 matches (D1, L1).
- Ascoli are unbeaten at home in Serie B 2026/2027 (W2, D1).
- Ascoli average 1.67 goals per game at home in Serie B 2026/2027, conceding just 0.67 per game.
- The hosts are 4th in Serie B 2026/2027 after taking 11 points from their opening 6 matches and they have enjoyed 3 wins from 3 on home soil this season.
- Ascoli beat Avellino 3-1 in their first home game of the Serie B 2026/2027 campaign before grinding out a 0-0 draw away to FC Sudtirol Bolzano today to keep their momentum going.
- Andrea Silipo is Picchio's chief spark with 3 goals in 5 Serie B 2026/2027 outings.
Empoli
- Empoli have won 1 of their last 5 (D0, L4).
- Empoli have won 1 and lost 2 of their 3 away games.
- Empoli need a new manager bounce after a disappointing run of 1 win and 4 defeats from their last 5 matches.
- Matteo Andreoletti took over the helm on 30 September 2026, but the Azzurri will need his impact to be felt a little quicker after their poor run left them 15th in Serie B 2026/2027 with 6 points from 6 matches.
- They've lost 3 consecutive games, going down 0-1 at home to S.S. Arezzo, 2-1 away to Modena, and 2-4 at home to Palermo today, and their problems are more evident when they play away from their home ground.
- Bogdan Popov leads Empoli's scoring in the league with 1 in 5, so the visitors are still looking for a focal point up top.
Ascoli
Andrea Silipo - 3 goals in 5 Serie B 2026/2027 outings.
Empoli
Bogdan Popov - leads Empoli's scoring in the league with 1 in 5 .
Betting Insights
- Ascoli are the better team on their day and should edge a close Serie B 2026/2027 matchup, but we're inclined to take them at 1.9 here over Empoli who are 3.85 with the tie priced at 3.5.
- Both teams to score at 1.73 is liveable, but we'll stick with the Picchio to win selection as the cleaner bet.
Prediction
- Picchio’s possession game should outlast Empoli’s wing-backs.
- Ascoli are the better team on their day and should edge a close Serie B 2026/2027 matchup, but we're inclined to take them at 1.9 here over Empoli who are 3.85 with the tie priced at 3.5.
- We'll back Ascoli to win as the cleaner bet while noting Empoli's defensive frailties away from home and their need for a manager bounce.