Verona vs Ascoli Prediction 23 August 2026
📢 Verona are starting the season after relegation from Serie A, and will immediately be expected to challenge for a return to the top flight. Ascoli, by contrast, have just come up from Serie C, so they face a serious test at their new level right from the first round. This match should give a clear indication of how quickly the visitors can adapt to the higher standard of opposition.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 12 August 2023 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Hellas Verona):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Hellas Verona and Ascoli Calcio 1898:
- played 15 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 4, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 24 against 12;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.4, in the 2nd half - 1;
- average total goals in the match - 2.4.
Head-to-head statistics Verona - Ascoli
Hellas Verona Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Coppa Italia tournament (home team - Hellas Verona, away team - Virtus Entella). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here's the game statistics (Hellas Verona vs Virtus Entella):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Verona are back in Serie B following relegation and have already picked up their first positive result, progressing in the Coppa Italia. That said, across their last ten matches they have won just once, drawn three times and lost six. Over that run they are averaging just 0.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game, so attack is clearly the main issue. Even at this level, they will need to improve significantly going forward if they want to be in contention for an immediate return to the top flight.
Match Results: Hellas Verona
Ascoli Calcio 1898 Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Coppa Italia tournament (home team - Genoa, away - Ascoli Calcio 1898). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.
Here are the match stats (Ascoli Calcio 1898 vs Genoa):
- ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 10.
Ascoli, by contrast, have come up from Serie C and were given a harsh early reality check - they were beaten heavily by Genoa in the Coppa Italia and knocked out. That said, they finished last season in decent form: five wins from their last ten matches, averaging 1.5 goals scored and just 0.9 conceded per game. Those numbers suggest an organised and reasonably balanced side, though the level of opposition they face now will be considerably higher.
Match Results: Ascoli Calcio 1898
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.6, the guests - 0.8;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.4;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 4.
- Hellas Verona have conceded in 14 of last 15 games.
- Hellas Verona have conceded in 7 of last 8 home games.
- Ascoli Calcio 1898 have scored in last 7 games.
Prediction on corners
- Under 10.5 corners in 9 of last 10 Ascoli Calcio 1898 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Verona are clear favourites here, and that looks entirely justified. They are considerably stronger than Ascoli in terms of squad quality, have more experience, and are aiming much higher this season. For a Serie B newcomer, matching that level of opposition from the off will be very difficult. Our pick is a Verona win. Expected score: 2-1.
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