BOLZANO, Italy (Interstat) — Sudtirol will host Ascoli on Friday in a global football matchup.

Sudtirol enters the game with 3 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws across all competitions. Ascoli arrives with 6 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw. The records give Ascoli the stronger overall mark, but Sudtirol will have home advantage and a chance to close the gap with a positive result.

Ascoli’s most recent result was a 4-2 loss at Giulianova. Earlier this season, Ascoli earned wins over Trestina, Avellino, Maceratese, Benevento, Hellas and Potenza. The club also lost to Padova, Angelana and Genoa, and played Carrarese to a draw. That mixed run leaves Ascoli competitive but vulnerable.

Sudtirol’s most recent match ended in a 3-2 home loss to Wacker Innsbruck. Sudtirol has recorded wins over Arezzo, Catanzaro and Entella. It has lost to Genoa and Wacker Innsbruck, while drawing with Modena, Benevento and Catanzaro. The home side has shown the ability to score and create chances, but it has also conceded in key moments.

Rok Vadjunec is a player to watch for Sudtirol. The goalkeeper played 90 minutes in the club’s most recent match against Wacker Innsbruck. Lorenzo Anghele and Andrea Giorgini also played the full 90 minutes in that game, giving Sudtirol a settled core to rely on. Vadjunec’s presence in goal could be important as Sudtirol tries to contain Ascoli’s attack and turn possession into scoring opportunities.

Ascoli will aim to use its stronger win total to dictate play on the road. The visitors have shown they can produce goals in bursts, as in wins over Avellino, Maceratese and Potenza. Defensive lapses, however, have cost them in losses to Giulianova, Genoa and Angelana. A balanced performance will be needed to handle Sudtirol’s home push.

Sudtirol will look to control the midfield and create chances through sustained pressure. The team has produced several multi-goal efforts, including a 4-1 win at Arezzo and a 2-0 home win over Catanzaro. If Sudtirol can replicate that attacking form, it could make the difference against an Ascoli side that has been uneven at the back.

The match is expected to be closely contested. Both teams have shown stretches of strong play, but neither has been able to avoid setbacks. Ascoli’s record suggests it can challenge for a road result, while Sudtirol’s home setting and recent scoring output give it reason for confidence.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Sudtirol 1, Ascoli 1. Interstat’s ELO system projects Sudtirol with a 62.3 percent probability to win.