ASCOLI PICENO, Italy (March 9, 2026) (Interstat) — Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC opened its Serie C campaign with a 2-0 victory over Ravenna FC on Monday at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca.

Gabriele Gori broke a scoreless tie in the 48th minute, and Ascoli added a second goal to secure the win. Ravenna failed to find the net. The result surpassed the projection of Interstat’s game simulator, which had predicted a 1-0 Ascoli win. The firm’s ELO system had given the home side a 68.90 percent probability of victory. Both clubs opened their league seasons with the match, leaving their Serie C records at 0-0.