SOCCER PREVIEW: Ancona vs. SSD Notaresco Calcio

ANCONA, Italy (Interstat) — Ancona hosts SSD Notaresco Calcio on Sunday, May 10, in a Serie D matchup that carries playoff implications for both sides.

The teams have played to identical 1-1 draws in their two meetings this season. On May 3, Notaresco visited Ancona and earned a point, and the Dec. 21, 2025, match at Notaresco also ended 1-1.

Ancona enters the game unbeaten in its last three outings. After the 1-1 draw with Notaresco on May 3, Ancona played to a 0-0 deadlock at L’Aquila 1927 on April 26, then defeated Sammaurese 3-0 on April 19 and beat Fossombrone 2-1 on April 12. The club’s only loss in recent weeks was a 2-0 defeat at Teramo on April 2.

Overall, Ancona has won five, drawn three and lost two of its last 10 matches. The team has scored 15 goals in that span while conceding nine.

Notaresco, meanwhile, has struggled for consistency. After the May 3 draw at Ancona, the visitors lost 2-1 at home to San Marino Calcio on April 26, then beat Termoli Calcio 2-1 on April 19 before falling 2-1 at AS Ostiamare Lido Calcio on April 12. Notable wins include a 4-0 rout of Sammaurese on March 22 and a 3-0 victory at Sora on March 15.

Over its last 10 matches, Notaresco has posted three wins, three draws and four losses. The team has scored 16 goals and allowed 11.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw for Sunday’s contest.

Both clubs are vying for position in the Serie D standings as the season winds down. A win could be crucial for either side’s postseason hopes.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time at Stadio del Conero.