Preview: Ascoli Looks to Continue Momentum Against Juventus Next Gen in Serie C Clash

TURIN, Italy (Interstat) — A surging Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC will look to capitalize on its recent form when it visits a struggling Juventus Next Gen side in a Serie C matchup on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

The game, organized by Italy’s third-tier Serie C, pits a visiting Ascoli team coming off a victory against a home side desperate to find consistency.

Ascoli (6-5-5) enters with momentum, having secured a 1-0 home win over Ternana last Friday. That result snapped a brief two-game winless streak that included a disappointing 4-2 away loss to US Pianese on Jan. 3. Prior to that defeat, Ascoli had been difficult to beat, losing just once in its previous seven league matches (3-3-1). Its defense has been a particular strength in recent weeks, posting clean sheets in three of its last five outings.

Juventus Next Gen (4-7-5), the reserve team of the famed Turin club, is coming off a positive result of its own, a 2-1 road victory at US Livorno 1915 last Sunday. However, that win was a rare bright spot in a prolonged slump. The team has managed just one victory in its last nine league contests (1-5-3) and has been plagued by an anemic attack, failing to score in five of those nine matches. Home form has been a specific concern, with the young Bianconeri winless in their last four matches at their Turin base (0-3-1).

The matchup presents a contrast in recent trajectories. Ascoli has shown an ability to grind out results, while Juventus Next Gen has struggled to convert draws into wins. According to Interstat’s game simulator, this trend is projected to continue, with a final score of Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 1, Juventus Next Gen 0.

Historically, the teams have not met in recent seasons, adding an element of unpredictability to the fixture. For Ascoli, the match offers a chance to solidify a playoff position. For Juventus Next Gen, it is an opportunity to build on its last win and prove it can string together positive results against a seasoned opponent.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) at the Juventus Training Center in Turin.