ASCOLI PICENO, Italy (Dec. 8, 2025) (Interstat) — Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC opened its Serie C campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over FC Forli on Monday at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca. The home side outperformed pregame projections, which gave Ascoli a 69.5% win probability and forecast a 2-1 scoreline. Gabriele Gori broke the deadlock in the 37th minute, and Simone D’Uffizi doubled the lead just after halftime in the 52nd. A late third goal sealed the comprehensive win. Ascoli begins the season 1-0-0, while Forli starts 0-1-0.