FORLI SEEKS ROAD RESULT AGAINST STRUGGLING ASCOLI IN SERIE C CLASH

ASCOLI PICENO, Italy (Interstat) — Two sides trending in opposite directions meet Monday when Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC hosts FC Forli in a Serie C Group B fixture.

The match at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca pits a slumping Ascoli side against a Forli team desperate to halt its own recent slide. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time (1945 GMT).

Ascoli, the historic home club, enters on a six-match winless run across all competitions. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw at Vis Pesaro on Dec. 1. Prior to that, they fell 2-0 to SS Arezzo on Nov. 23. The club’s last victory was a 2-0 win at Rimini on Nov. 15. Their form has been inconsistent, mixing a 5-0 rout of Pontedera in October with recent struggles to score, having been shut out in two of their last four league matches.

Visitors FC Forli arrive having lost two consecutive matches, both by a single goal. They fell 3-2 at home to Campobasso on Nov. 14 before a 3-2 defeat at US Pianese on Nov. 22. Their last positive result was a 1-1 home draw with Pineto Calcio on Oct. 25. Forli has shown resilience on the road earlier this season, securing a 2-0 victory at Torres Calcio on Oct. 17.

The statistical service Interstat projects a narrow 2-1 victory for the home side, a prediction that underscores Ascoli’s perceived quality despite their poor run and Forli’s recent defensive frailties.

Ascoli will look to leverage home advantage to rediscover the scoring touch that delivered five goals in one match earlier this season. Forli’s challenge will be to tighten a defense that has conceded six goals in its last two outings while capitalizing on Ascoli’s current lack of confidence.

The match represents a critical opportunity for both clubs. Ascoli aims to stabilize its season and climb the table, while Forli seeks a valuable away point—or more—to reverse its recent fortunes and build on its mid-table position.

The Serie C, Italy’s third professional tier, continues its 38-match season with this Monday night fixture.