PREVIEW: Ascoli Hosts Pesaro in Serie C Clash

ASCOLI PICENO, Italy (Interstat) — A crucial Serie C matchup with playoff implications is set for Saturday as Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC hosts Vis Pesaro 1898 at the Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca.

The game, scheduled for April 4, 2026, pits two sides with contrasting recent form. Ascoli enters with momentum, coming off a 2-1 road victory over SS Arezzo on Monday. That win extended their strong run, having lost just once in their last ten league matches. Their home form has been particularly stout, with convincing wins over Ravenna (2-0) and Carpi (3-0) in recent weeks at the Del Duca.

Vis Pesaro, meanwhile, looks to rebound from a narrow 1-0 home defeat to AC Perugia Calcio last Sunday. Their form has been inconsistent, with a record of two wins, three draws, and two losses in their last seven outings. A bright spot was a 3-1 away win at Juventus Next Gen earlier in March, demonstrating their capability on the road.

The head-to-head history suggests a tight contest. The most recent meeting ended in a 1-1 draw at Pesaro’s home ground on Dec. 1, 2025.

Ascoli’s attack has been potent, scoring multiple goals in five of their last ten games. Pesaro’s defense has shown resilience at times, recording three clean sheets in that same span, but has also been prone to heavy defeats, including a 3-0 loss to Arezzo in January.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to be a low-scoring affair, with a predicted final score of Ascoli 1, Pesaro 0.

The result could significantly impact the standings in the grueling Serie C promotion race. Ascoli will aim to leverage its home-field advantage and current form to secure three points, while Pesaro seeks to stabilize its campaign and steal a result on the road to keep its playoff hopes firmly alive.

Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. local time (1430 GMT).