Catanzaro vs Ascoli — match summary
Italy · Serie B · kick-off 24 Oct 2026 22:15
Full time · score 1-6
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Catanzaro 47 · Ascoli 27
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Catanzaro 48 · Ascoli 61
Shots on target 8-10 · corners 5-9 · possession 42-58
NextGOAL tip: Catanzaro (level) · 3 stars
Catanzaro and Ascoli have met in several entertaining matches before, including a game Catanzaro won 3-2 at home in 2024, but this time the picture is different, because Catanzaro have opened the season poorly and sit at the bottom of the table, while Ascoli are unbeaten in their last three matches. Catanzaro have just drawn 2-2 at home in their latest match, but overall they have lost three of their last five. The defence is a clear problem, having conceded 14 goals in 7 league matches. Ascoli, meanwhile, arrive in much more stable shape, having lost only once in 7 matches, and they have just drawn 1-1 away. Their defence is clearly tighter than the hosts'. This game is likely to be one where the hosts must settle first, because if Catanzaro fall behind early the game will only get harder, but if they control the early rhythm and avoid conceding easily as they have done lately, they have a chance to take points at home. The first thing to watch is how well Catanzaro can hold their defence together in the opening spell.