ASCALI, Italy (Interstat) — A crucial Serie C clash with playoff implications is set for Saturday as Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC hosts Guidonia Montecelio FC at the Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca.

The match, scheduled for April 18, 2026, pits two sides in contrasting form. Ascoli enters with momentum, while Guidonia seeks to reverse a prolonged winless streak.

Ascoli (10-7-9) is riding a wave of confidence after securing back-to-back victories. They defeated Vis Pesaro 2-1 on April 4, following a 2-1 road win at SS Arezzo on March 30. The Bianconeri have been potent at home lately, outscoring opponents 7-1 in their last three matches at the Del Duca, including a 3-0 rout of AC Carpi.

In stark contrast, Guidonia (3-11-12) is mired in a deep slump. The club has not won a match in any competition since a 2-2 draw at Campobasso on March 29, a stretch spanning five games. Their last victory was a 1-1 draw with Juventus Next Gen on Dec. 7, 2025. They are currently on a nine-match winless run (0-5-4), having been shut out in six of those contests, including a 1-0 loss to Juventus Next Gen last Sunday.

The head-to-head history suggests a tight, defensive battle. The two teams played to a scoreless draw in their earlier meeting this season on Dec. 14, 2025, in Guidonia.

Ascoli will look to forwards who have found form, while Guidonia’s primary struggle has been an anemic attack; they have scored only two goals in their last nine outings.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a narrow 1-0 victory for the in-form home side.

A win for Ascoli would solidify their position in the upper half of the table as the season enters its final stages. For Guidonia, anything less than a positive result would see their alarming slide continue, increasing relegation worries.

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